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.
Our agenda, in contrast, is freedom and independence, security and prosperity for the Iraqi people.
The rise of a free and self-governing Iraq would deny terrorists a base of operation, discredit their narrow ideology, and give momentum to reformers across the region.
We will persevere and defeat this enemy and hold this hard-won ground for the realm of liberty.
I commend the Senate for passing legislation that will bolster the Nation's defenses against biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Project BioShield will speed the development of new vaccines and treatments that would help prevent harm to Americans in a terrorist attack.
America and Italy are standing together as proud friends and strong allies in the cause of freedom.
I believe the Iraqi people want to have their own country, their own identity.
The Task Force will address environmental and natural resource issues of national concern.
I will use every asset at our disposal to do our most important job, which is to protect the American people.
Sound fiscal and monetary policies have helped unleash the potential of American workers and entrepreneurs and America's economy is now growing at the fastest rate in two decades.
The actions in that prison did not reflect the attitude of America and the American people.
A free, prosperous, and secure Israel is in this Nation's national interest.
It will harness the collective efforts of the Federal Government, Governors, mayors, Members of Congress, tribes, and citizen stewards to ensure that the greatness of the lakes endures for generations.





