Education is the gateway to opportunity and the foundation of a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.
George W. Bush
The Public Record
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Governor of Texas from January 17, 1995, until December 21, 2000. His presidency was marked by significant events, including the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush's domestic policies included tax cuts, education reform, and Medicare prescription drug benefits.
The accountability system is an important tool upholding people to high standards.
A Palestinian government that encourages or tolerates terrorism against innocent men, women, and children not only increases the level of violence against Israelis, but can as well only do great harm to the interests of the Palestinian…
We intend to let people keep more of their own money, for the sake of the economy and for the sake of our families.
When you help the small-business owner with tax relief, you're helping to create employment.
By the authority vested in me as President under the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, I hereby order that:
We condemn the terrorist attack today in Tel Aviv in the strongest possible terms.
We reiterate that the United States will have no contact with such a government, and we call upon all states to demand that it abandon its support for terror.
We cut taxes on families by lowering rates and by doubling the child credit.
The good news is that this year, Americans will once again keep more of their hard-earned dollars because of the tax cuts we passed in 2001 and 2003.
To keep our economy creating jobs and opportunity, Congress needs to make the tax relief permanent.
We cut taxes on small businesses, allowing them to expand and hire more workers.
Tax relief has done exactly what it was designed to do: It has created jobs and growth for the American people.
This resulted in a total of $187,768 in federal income taxes paid by President and Mrs. Bush.
President and Mrs. George W. Bush reported taxable income of $618,694 for the tax year 2005.
I reiterated my strong support for his leadership during this historic and challenging time for our Nation.
Secretary Rumsfeld's energetic and steady leadership is exactly what is needed at this critical period.
Don and our military commanders have also been tasked to take the fight to the enemy abroad on multiple fronts.
This is a season of renewal, a time for giving thanks and praise and for remembering that hope overcomes despair.





