These are Americans who understand we have an obligation to our seniors to modernize and strengthen the Medicare system.
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.
We're talking about an historic opportunity to change parts of the world, and Iraq will be the leader of that change.
It is—we call this championship day, where champions come, people who put their talents to good use.
I look forward to working with the Members around the table to secure passage of this very important and historic piece of legislation.
I urge members of both political parties to study the legislation, to remember the promise we have made to America's seniors, and to vote yes for this legislation.
The sacrifice that our folks are making in Iraq will serve our Nation's interests in the short term and long term.
I think there’s going to be immense pressure on Members of both the House and the Senate to support this bill.
I'm glad to be going to a free country where people are allowed to protest.
It also commits Iraq to a process for drafting a permanent, democratic constitution that protects the rights of all citizens.
Turkey has suffered terrible losses from terrorism for decades, and the United States stands resolutely with Turkey in the global war on terrorism.
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attacks today in Istanbul.





