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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Aug 12, 2004

The steps I'm announcing today also fulfill our responsibility to be good stewards of the land and water.

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Aug 12, 2004

I have declared an emergency, and the process is now in place to aid, provide Federal aid to those who may be affected by this hurricane.

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Aug 12, 2004

Today I'm announcing that we'll soon begin deepening 104 miles of the Columbia River Channel.

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Aug 12, 2004

I'm proud that we're able to move forward with this project after years of review.

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Aug 12, 2004

One reason I'm running again is to put rules in place to not only help the entrepreneur but, more importantly, help the workers be able to balance their own time.

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Aug 12, 2004

We're at a school. One way to make America better is to make sure every child learns to read and write and add and subtract.

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Aug 12, 2004

The solution is clear: If you want more vibrant trade, if you want more navigable rivers, if you want busier ports, we need to deepen this channel.

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Aug 12, 2004

I'm the kind of person who says, 'When it's going to happen, it is going to happen.'

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Aug 12, 2004

I went to Washington for a reason, and that is to challenge the soft bigotry of low expectations.

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Aug 12, 2004

I like to be the person known as somebody getting the job done.

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Aug 12, 2004

I assured the folks with whom I was talking that my administration is dedicated to free and fair trade.

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Aug 11, 2004

If America shows weakness or uncertainty in this world, the world will drift toward tragedy.

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Aug 11, 2004

I believe that a person running for office—I'm also interested in letting people know I've got more to do to make this country a better place, a stronger place, and a safer place.

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Aug 11, 2004

I want to make sure that—you know, the strength of our economy is the hearts and souls of the citizens.

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Aug 11, 2004

The whole goal is to make sure that not one single child is left behind in America.

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Aug 11, 2004

Families want to be free; we believe it's the Almighty God's gift to every man and woman on Earth—freedom.

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