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.
The United States honors this statesman for his dedicated service and for his unique contributions to the advancement of peace and liberty around the world.
America is grateful for their daring, grateful for their honor, and grateful for their sacrifice.
Iraq's security forces join in operations with our troops, and they patrol towns and cities independently.
The loss is terrible. It is borne especially by the families left behind.
They died in distant lands to fight terror, to advance freedom, and to protect America.
Our men and women are fighting for the security of America and for the advance of freedom, and that is a cause worth fighting for.
Our veterans have borne the costs of America's wars and have stood watch over America's peace.
The failure of democracy in Afghanistan and Iraq would condemn every advocate of freedom in those two countries to prison or death.
Every veteran can be certain: The Nation you served and the people you defended are grateful.
On behalf of the Nation, I thank you for your service to our country.
Our military has built a great tradition of courageous and faithful service.
The economy is moving in the right direction, but we cannot be complacent, there is more to do.
The culture of service, the culture of responsibility is growing here in America.
We must use our technologies to be able to use the resources we have at hand in environmentally friendly ways.
I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate ceremonies and prayers.





