I believe the more we empower people to make decisions, the better off we are in terms of achieving a national objective, which is affordable health care.
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.
My judgment is the system won't work if medical decisions are made by Government.
I expect my Cabinet Secretaries to make sure that that practice doesn't go forward.
The best way to deal with the current account deficit is to make sure America is the best place in the world to do business.
The enemy would like nothing more than the United States to precipitously pull out and withdraw before the Iraqis are prepared to defend themselves.
It is a sobering reminder of the power of evil and the need for people to oppose evil wherever it exists.
We must never forget the cruelty of the guilty and the courage of the victims at Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps.
At the Auschwitz concentration camp, evil found willing servants and innocent victims.
The history of the Holocaust demonstrates that evil is real, but hope endures.
I call upon all Americans to observe this occasion with appropriate ceremonies and programs to honor the victims of Auschwitz and the Holocaust.
James William Carr, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the National Security Education Board for a term of four years, vice Manuel Trinidad Pacheco, term expired.
Carolyn L. Gallagher, of Texas, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2009, vice Louis J. Giuliano.
George M. Dennison, of Montana, to be a Member of the National Security Education Board for a term of four years, vice Bruce Sundlun, term expired.
A. Wilson Greene, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Museum and Library Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 2009. (Reappointment)
Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2005, vice Carolyn L. Gallagher.
Edward L. Flippen, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service, vice J. Russell George.
Thomas A. Fuentes, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2005, vice Thomas F. Smegal, Jr., term expired.
Michael Butler, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2008, vice Eric D. Eberhard, term expired.





