Every civilized nation has a stake in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
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.
We will proceed as if the lives of our citizens depend on our vigilance, because they do.
Cathy M. MacFarlane, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Diane Leneghan Tomb, resigned.
Dennis C. Shea, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Alberto Faustino Trevino, resigned.
America will not permit terrorists and dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most deadly weapons.
Today, the men and women of our National Defense University are helping to frame the strategies through which we are fighting and winning the war on terror.
I'm optimistic about our future, and one reason is because of America's workers and entrepreneurs.
GDP rose at a 6.1 percent in the second half of 2003, the fastest pace in nearly 20 years.
Unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in January, the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
The past few weeks have confirmed that America's economy is strong and growing stronger.
My administration is committed to helping more people like Mike learn the skills they need.
For the first time in our history, more than half of minority households own their own homes.
I have long believed that accurate and timely intelligence is key to our nation's security.
The Commission shall specifically examine the Intelligence Community's intelligence prior to the initiation of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The Commission will have the access, funding, and time needed to conduct a full and thorough review.
The United States stands with Russia in opposing terrorist acts and in our determination to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Commission shall have full and complete access to information relevant to its mission as described in section 2 of this order.
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation for their work on the Commission.
I condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on the Moscow subway.
Charles W. Pickering, Sr., of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
I hereby determine that it is important to the national interest of the United States that up to $12 million be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address unexpected urgent refugee and migration…





