Being a patriot in America is serving something greater than yourself.
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.
Our goal in America is to do everything we can to help those who hurt.
This is a fabulous country, in my judgment, the greatest country on the face of the Earth.
I welcome the signing of the peace agreement that brings an end to 4 years of civil war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
I have been able to count on his good judgment, his energy, and his loyalty.
We have the opportunity to do something that happens in this town every 50 or 60 years, and that's create a new department.
I am signing into law the E-Government Act after the enactment of the Homeland Security Act.
We pledge our commitment to upholding the principles of democracy and human rights and to observing them in practice.
We're too open. We're too diverse. We're too large. It cannot be done.
Nick Calio has been a valuable and trusted member of my administration since the day I took office.
We will deepen our cooperation to combat international terrorist threats to world peace both in our own countries and internationally.
I, George W. Bush, do hereby proclaim December 17, 2002, as Wright Brothers Day.
Today, Americans rely on airplanes to deliver emergency treatment to the sick or injured, bring families together, and link us to every corner of the globe.
Faith-based charities work daily miracles because they have idealistic volunteers.
Faith-based organizations should be eligible to compete for Federal financial assistance used to support social service programs and to participate fully in the social service programs supported with Federal financial assistance.
When Government discriminates against religious groups, it is not the groups that suffer most.
You love God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength.
The Nation's social service capacity will benefit if all eligible organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations, are able to compete on an equal footing for Federal financial assistance.
Organizations that engage in inherently religious activities must offer those services separately in time or location from any programs or services supported with direct Federal financial assistance.
The steps we take today will help clear away a legacy of discrimination against faith-based charities.
Compassionate conservatism will bring new hope to neighborhoods all across this land.
We will not, and we must not, rest until every person of every race believes in the promise of America.





