Political Quotes

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.

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Nov 11, 2003

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.

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Nov 10, 2003

America is grateful for their daring, grateful for their honor, and grateful for their sacrifice.

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Nov 10, 2003

Iraq's security forces join in operations with our troops, and they patrol towns and cities independently.

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Nov 10, 2003

The loss is terrible. It is borne especially by the families left behind.

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Nov 10, 2003

They died in distant lands to fight terror, to advance freedom, and to protect America.

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Nov 10, 2003

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.

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Nov 10, 2003

Our veterans have borne the costs of America's wars and have stood watch over America's peace.

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Nov 10, 2003

The failure of democracy in Afghanistan and Iraq would condemn every advocate of freedom in those two countries to prison or death.

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Nov 10, 2003

Presidents come and go, except here at the Heritage Foundation.

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Nov 10, 2003

Every veteran can be certain: The Nation you served and the people you defended are grateful.

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Nov 10, 2003

On behalf of the Nation, I thank you for your service to our country.

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Nov 9, 2003

Our military has built a great tradition of courageous and faithful service.

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Nov 9, 2003

The economy is moving in the right direction, but we cannot be complacent, there is more to do.

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Nov 9, 2003

The culture of service, the culture of responsibility is growing here in America.

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Nov 9, 2003

We must use our technologies to be able to use the resources we have at hand in environmentally friendly ways.

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Nov 9, 2003

I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate ceremonies and prayers.

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Nov 9, 2003

We want more people to own and manage their own retirement accounts.

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