By claiming your own freedom, you inspired a revolution that liberated your nation and helped to transform a continent.
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.
I'm proud to stand in this great square, which has seen momentous events in the history of Slovakia and the history of freedom.
Iraqis have demonstrated their courage and their determination to live in freedom, and that has inspired the world.
Every decision we have made is within the Constitution of the United States.
Slovakia is a great example of what can happen when people are set free.
Slovaks know the horror of tyranny, so you're working to bring hope of freedom to people who have not known it.
It's very important that we establish not only a working relationship but that we understand that in the 21st century, strong countries are built by developing strong democracies.
Liberty—the road to liberty and prosperity has not always been straight or easy.
The most effective way to achieve that goal is to have our partners... represent not only the EU, not only NATO but the United States.
The United States and Russia are committed to working together to complete our bilateral negotiations for Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2005.
Words can only go so far in capturing the grief of their families and their countrymen.
Victory in this struggle will not come easily or quickly, but we have reason to hope.
The promise is, is that... we will do all we can to move this forward as quickly as possible.
We need to address those overstays in the light of people escaping a totalitarian regime.





