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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Nov 22, 2004

We are grateful for our freedom, grateful for our families and friends, and grateful for the many gifts of America.

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Nov 22, 2004

I have called on the Congress to give individuals the voluntary options of comp-time and flex-time as an alternative to overtime pay.

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Nov 22, 2004

We thank God for His blessings and ask Him to continue to guide and watch over our Nation.

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Nov 22, 2004

The United States is deeply disturbed by extensive and credible indications of fraud committed in the Ukranian presidential election.

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Nov 22, 2004

We expect to continue to work very hard to ensure that they do get it done.

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Nov 22, 2004

This Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude to our dedicated firefighters and police officers who help keep our homeland safe.

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Nov 22, 2004

I urge Ukranian authorities not to certify results until investigations of organized fraud are resolved.

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Nov 20, 2004

I encourage non-Paris Club creditor nations to agree to comparable debt reduction for Iraq.

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Nov 20, 2004

I made it very clear my position that we need to make sure that where there's a willing worker and a willing employer, that that job ought to be filled legally in cases where Americans will not fill that job.

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Nov 20, 2004

The Paris Club agreement represents a major international contribution to Iraq's continued political and economic reconstruction.

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Nov 20, 2004

These commitments require APEC economies to deny safe haven to officials and individuals guilty of corruption.

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Nov 19, 2004

Democracy is the fundamental right of all peoples in the Americas.

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Nov 19, 2004

It was my honor to have spent some quality time with my friend the leader of our strong ally, Japan.

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Nov 19, 2004

I will continue to pursue a confident foreign policy agenda that will spread freedom and hope.

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Nov 19, 2004

Terrorism is a threat, not just to the West or to the wealthy but to every nation.

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Nov 19, 2004

America and the nations of Latin America and Asia share many vital interests.

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Nov 19, 2004

What's very important is for the leader of North Korea to understand that the six-party talks are—will be the framework in which we continue to discuss the mutual goal we all have, which is to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons.

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Nov 18, 2004

I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed FY 2005 budget amendment for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Nov 17, 2004

Lead responsibility for directing and executing paramilitary operations should shift to the Defense Department.

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Nov 17, 2004

He'll look you in the eye. He'll shake your hand. He'll hold your baby. He'll pet your dog—all at the same time.

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