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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Aug 21, 2003

I intend to nominate Gordon England, of Texas, to be Secretary of the Navy.

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Aug 21, 2003

I am more concerned about somebody finding a job than I am about numbers on paper.

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Aug 20, 2003

It is not a partisan issue. It is a practical issue that we must come together and solve.

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Aug 20, 2003

I mean, we'll spend it, but we've got to effect wise policy, it seems like to me.

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Aug 20, 2003

I think Chemical Ali exemplified the brutality of Saddam Hussein's regime.

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Aug 18, 2003

Special Representative Vieira de Mello committed his life to advancing the cause of human rights, most recently as U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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Aug 18, 2003

The terrorists want to return to the days of torture chambers and mass graves.

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Aug 18, 2003

My deepest condolences go to his family and to the people of Brazil, who have lost one of their finest public servants.

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Aug 18, 2003

A free Iraq will make the Middle East a more peaceful place, and a peaceful Middle East is important to the security of the United States.

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Aug 18, 2003

The civilized world will not be intimidated, and these killers will not determine the future of Iraq.

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Aug 18, 2003

I was deeply saddened to hear of Sergio Vieira de Mello's death at the hand of terrorists in Iraq.

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Aug 18, 2003

We will continue this war on terror until the killers are brought to justice, and we will prevail.

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Aug 17, 2003

Leadership is about acting to address big challenges in a comprehensive way.

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Aug 17, 2003

The cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of -- that could be born over the long-term.

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Aug 15, 2003

Every one of them is a point of pride for the Nation and for local communities.

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