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.
During the next 4 years, we will spread opportunity and ownership through every corner of this country.
I've given Porter an essential mission to lead the Agency for the challenges and threats of a dangerous new century.
He'll make sure that the men and women of the CIA have the capabilities and skills they need to penetrate the hard targets and denied areas.
Families can keep their savings in an account that belongs to them, not to their employer or to an insurance company.
Young workers need the option to invest in retirement accounts that they will own and control.
The more ownership there is in America, the more vitality there is in America.
I have signed into law H.R. 2443, the 'Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004.'
Homeownership is the cornerstone of America's vibrant communities and benefits individual families by building stability and long-term financial security.
The tax-free, portable accounts will help families pay their routine medical expenses and provide a tax-preferred means of saving for future health care needs.
Now, Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 9A of the Act, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Because of these steps at home and abroad, our country is safer than it was on September the 11th, 2001.
We'll keep our focus; we'll keep our resolve; and we will do our duty to best secure our country.
The Iraqi people are assuming more and more responsibility for their future.
We will keep our commitments to help Afghanistan and Iraq become peaceful and democratic societies.
We will continue partnering with the Iraqi forces and continue helping to expand and strengthen Iraqi security forces.
I want this country to be safer, stronger, and better for the American people.





