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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Oct 19, 2004

Knowing what I know today, I would have made the same decision.

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Oct 19, 2004

I also determine that this project to destroy the chemical warfare agents stockpiled in Albania will be completed within a short period of time.

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Oct 19, 2004

The way to win the war on terrorism is to stay on the offensive.

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Oct 15, 2004

Interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to the national security of…

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Oct 15, 2004

The most solemn duty of the American President is to protect the American people.

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Oct 12, 2004

Bob, thank you very much. I want to thank Arizona State as well.

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Oct 12, 2004

We're doing everything we can to protect our borders and ports.

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Oct 10, 2004

Mr. Reeve was an example of personal courage, optimism, and self-determination.

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Oct 8, 2004

I will keep this Nation on the offensive against terrorists, with the goal of total victory.

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Oct 7, 2004

The United States stands ready to provide assistance to the Government of Egypt as it brings the perpetrators of these acts to justice.

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Oct 7, 2004

There is more work to do, and that's why I said we need to continue to pursue the pro-growth policies.

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Oct 7, 2004

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the vicious terrorist attacks in Egypt yesterday.

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Oct 7, 2004

Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2009, vice Albert Casey.

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Oct 7, 2004

I can see why people at your workplace think he changes positions a lot, because he does.

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Oct 7, 2004

I believe America's best days are ahead of us. I'm an optimist.

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Oct 6, 2004

Much of the accumulated body of 12 years of our intelligence and that of our allies was wrong.

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