I appreciate the Senate's work on filling these important seats, which had been declared judicial emergencies.
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.
Unfortunately, too many other Federal judgeships across America remain vacant.
I reiterated that the United States is willing to work with ASEAN, the United Nations, and other non-governmental organizations to bring additional, much-needed humanitarian assistance to those affected by the devastating cyclone.
I appreciated Vietnam's cooperation in our joint humanitarian effort to achieve the fullest possible accounting for Americans who remain missing in action.
I underscored the importance of promoting improved human rights practices and conditions for religious believers and ethnic minorities.
The decision to remove Saddam Hussein was the right decision at the time, and it is the right decision today.
There is only one man who has shown those kind of leadership qualities, and that man is John McCain.
For the first time in my Administration, the Sixth Circuit will now have a full court to address important issues facing the residents of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans.
I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to the Western Balkans and maintain in force the comprehensive sanctions to respond to this threat.
Our relationship with Vietnam is getting closer, in a spirit of respect.
The actions of persons threatening the peace and international stabilization efforts in the Western Balkans continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
I express our deep condolences to those who suffered as a result of the typhoon.
Gasoline price controls are an old – and failed – policy choice that will exacerbate shortages.
I'm hopeful we can get a Doha round done; we strategized together about how we can move the process.
The crisis constituted by the actions of persons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, or supporting extremist violence in the Republic of Macedonia and elsewhere in the Western Balkans region, or acts obstructing implementation of the…
This Administration remains committed to reducing barriers for those with disabilities.





