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.
A free Iraq will no longer be a training ground for terrorists, will no longer supply them with money or weapons.
Thanks to our military, the torture chambers of a dictator are closed; the prison cells for children are empty.
It's a serious situation, but the people whose lives have been affected need to know there's a lot of people working to enable them to get on about their lives in a normal way.
Today our country—a major portion of our country was affected by rolling blackout.
My focus is to work with State and local authorities to help deal with the immediate problem.
Our military has never had the likes of which to communicate from afar.
Today, the Iraqis are liberated people; the former regime is gone; and our Nation and the world is more secure.
One thing I think I can say for certain is that this was not a terrorist act.
We're living up to our commitment to have a full-scale housing program ongoing for our troops.
I'm honored to be in the presence of the men and women who wear our Nation's uniform.
A free Iraq is going to be one that will help—will have an amazingly positive effect on its neighborhood.
We expect results in every classroom all across America so that not one single child is left behind.
Today's departure of Charles Taylor from Liberia is an important step toward a better future for the Liberian people.
We are committed to helping ECOWAS ensure that humanitarian aid is received.
He respects the ability of State and local governments to meet those standards, rejects the old ways of command and control from above.
Our forests are treasures that must be preserved for future generations.
The Healthy Forest Restoration Act now pending in Congress will do just that.





