Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 1999202519,928 total · peak 2007 (2812)
1999: 6 quotes2000: 21 quotes2001: 2,294 quotes2002: 2,791 quotes2003: 1,958 quotes2004: 2,684 quotes2005: 2,462 quotes2006: 2,511 quotes2007: 2,812 quotes2008: 2,311 quotes2009: 53 quotes2016: 6 quotes2021: 5 quotes2023: 2 quotes2025: 12 quotes
May 17, 2005

I am honored and pleased to congratulate John Negroponte on becoming America's first Director of National Intelligence.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 17, 2005

John is making sure that those whose duty it is to defend America have the information we need to make the right decisions.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 17, 2005

Much of our focus is on the broader Middle East, because I understand that 60 years of Western nations excusing and accommodating the lack of freedom in that region did nothing to make us safe.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 16, 2005

By transforming our hemisphere into a powerful free trade area, we will promote democratic governance and human rights and the economic liberty for everyone.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 16, 2005

China's membership in the World Trade Organization has been a good thing for America.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 16, 2005

I want to thank the Ambassadors who are here, diplomatic corps, Embajadores de Central America, as well as other ambassadors—welcome.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 16, 2005

America is a nation founded on the idea of open exchange, and free and fair trade is a win-win for all sides.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 16, 2005

Our first trade priority is to pass the Central American and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, known as CAFTA.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 16, 2005

The House is urged to include this provision to ensure that the direct beneficiaries of aviation-security measures bear a greater share of the cost.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

To keep creating jobs and to keep this economy growing, it is important for our country to understand we need an affordable, reliable supply of energy.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

Biodiesel delivers economic benefits by supporting American farmers, not foreign oil producers.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

We've got a lot of innovators in America, just like the folks here at Virginia Bio-Diesel.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Antigua Convention and give its advice and consent to ratification.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

I tell people that the role of Government is not to try to create wealth but an environment in which people are willing to take risks.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

Biodiesel is one of our Nation's most promising alternative fuel sources.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

I wish I could just wave a magic wand and lower the price at the pump; I'd do that.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

I'm proud to be the first sitting President to visit this part of Virginia.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

Biodiesel can be used blended in any amount in standard diesel engines with no modifications.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

I love the innovative spirit of our entrepreneurs in this country.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

It is time to deliver an effective, commonsense energy strategy for the 21st century.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 15, 2005

Homegrown Energy Sources Like Biodiesel Can Improve Our Energy Security.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 11, 2005

This bill is good for Central American countries; it is good for America.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like George W. Bush