We believe it's important for Congress to remove the loans from the legislation and make this in the form of grants.
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 world does have a responsibility to help the Iraqi people transition to a secure, free and democratic future.
The Philippines is a longstanding ally and valued friend, in fact our oldest ally in Asia.
The cooperation between the United States and the Philippines is strong.
The world needs the Philippines to continue as a light to all of Asia and beyond.
The Iraqi people are already saddled with debt from Saddam Hussein's regime.
America is proud of its part in the great story of the Filipino people.
We are prepared to support the Philippines as the government moves forward to modernize and reform the military.
We will defend ourselves, our civilization, and the peace of the world.
Free nations have faced a great challenge all around the world and a great challenge in Iraq.
Madam President, I thank you for your friendship and counsel, for your courage and perseverance.
Loans are the wrong approach—they would slow the reconstruction of Iraq, delay the democratic process, and send the wrong message to both the region and the world.
I applaud the House and Senate for passing my supplemental funding request to support our mission and our troops deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere.
He has put hope in people's hearts and inspired acts of goodness and compassion.
America cannot retreat from our responsibilities and hope for the best.
I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed FY 2004 budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to reimburse emergency expenses to suppress forest fires in FY 2003.
The United States and the world are better because of his dedication to sharing his wisdom, guidance, and faith.
We expect that as early as this afternoon there will be a vote on the resolution.
Japan's own history shows the power of international cooperation to help a great people build democracy and prosperity and become a beacon of freedom that inspires all nations.
Americans believe that freedom is the deepest need and hope of every heart.
The Bush Administration and the America's Homeownership Challenge partners in the private sector have been working hard to increase minority homeownership.





