Political Quotes

George W. Bush

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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.

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Mar 3, 2005

If we don't do anything, we're either going to have to cut benefits, which you say we're not going to do, or we're going to have to take the money from another part of the sector.

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Mar 3, 2005

Anthony Joseph Principi, of California, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

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Mar 3, 2005

Christopher R. Hill, of Rhode Island, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs), vice James Andrew Kelly, resigned.

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Mar 3, 2005

Now is the time to get rid of all that deadlock in Washington, and focus on the problem for the good of the generation to come.

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Mar 3, 2005

Social Security has provided a safety net for many retirees, and that's an important safety net.

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Mar 2, 2005

I am most appreciative that our friends in Europe agree with the United States that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon, period—no ands, ifs, or buts.

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Mar 2, 2005

It's a matter of time before we bring these people to justice.

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Mar 2, 2005

I think that I'm going to wait until the tax commission I put together, the reform commission comes forward with some ideas.

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Mar 2, 2005

Now, I do believe we're making progress on the first stage of getting anything complicated and difficult done in Washington, and that is to explain the problem.

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Mar 2, 2005

The reforms will strengthen their efforts and make it easier for them to do their job, not harder.

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Mar 1, 2005

Now we just have to wait for the other six signs of the apocalypse.

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Mar 1, 2005

I am transmitting to the Congress, without modification, the enclosed requested amounts from the Legislative Branch and the Judicial Branch for FY 2005.

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Mar 1, 2005

I am honored to welcome the world champs, the mighty Boston Red Sox, to the White House.

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Mar 1, 2005

Community colleges are available, they are affordable, and they are flexible.

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Mar 1, 2005

One person can make a big difference in setting the tone of this country.

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Mar 1, 2005

He always fought for what he called 'first-class citizenship.'

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