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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Oct 21, 2003

I assured them that we would do our job, and then the Iraqis will run themselves.

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Oct 21, 2003

I don't view that as—I wouldn't read anything into that, I had to say that in Indonesia, but not saying it in every press conference I give.

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Oct 20, 2003

We will focus on improving disease monitoring and response mechanisms.

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Oct 20, 2003

Assistance to or on behalf of persons applying for admission to the United States as part of the overseas refugee admissions program will contribute to the foreign policy interests of the United States.

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Oct 20, 2003

Recognizing that terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are 'direct and profound challenges to APEC's vision of free, open and prosperous economies.'

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Oct 20, 2003

We will take all essential actions to dismantle, fully and without delay, transnational terrorist groups.

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Oct 20, 2003

APEC economies will implement measures to ensure that biological pathogens are stored and transferred safely and securely.

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Oct 20, 2003

If Iran does sign and implement the additional protocol, cooperate fully with the IAEA, and end its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities, it would be a positive step in the right direction.

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Oct 20, 2003

An additional 10,000 refugee admissions numbers shall be made available during FY 2004 for the adjustment to permanent resident status.

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Oct 20, 2003

The admission of up to 70,000 refugees to the United States during FY 2004 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Oct 20, 2003

It's a chance for me to say to the Singapore people how much we appreciate our friendship.

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Oct 19, 2003

Corruption is a major obstacle to social and economic development.

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Oct 19, 2003

We're making good progress on peacefully solving the issue with North Korea.

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Oct 19, 2003

I hereby certify that members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in the United Nations Mission in Liberia are without risk of criminal prosecution.

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Oct 18, 2003

We have a mutual goal, and that is that the Peninsula be free of nuclear weapons.

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Oct 17, 2003

Once again, we are relying on the strength of the great alliance between our two countries.

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