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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Sep 26, 2002

I want you all to understand that as we work to peace—as we work for peace— and that's my goal—we must also work to make America a better place.

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Sep 26, 2002

Bob Beauprez is the right man to represent the State of Colorado.

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Sep 26, 2002

We want people being able to put food on the table here in America.

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Sep 26, 2002

You've got to remember that money we're spending up there in Washington isn't the Government's money; like I said, it's the people's money.

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Sep 26, 2002

I do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 29, 2002, as Gold Star Mother's Day.

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Sep 26, 2002

There's no doubt in my mind that we can achieve peace in the world if we remain strong and diligent and focused and tough when we need to.

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Sep 26, 2002

I know Bob shares that vision, and I know the Governor does as well.

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Sep 26, 2002

We must also work to make America a better place, a better place for all of us, a better place for each person which lives in this country.

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Sep 26, 2002

Government can hand out money—but what it cannot do is cause people to love one another.

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Sep 26, 2002

We must make sure this madman never has the capacity to hurt us with a nuclear weapon.

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Sep 26, 2002

The best way to make America a better place is to call upon our fellow citizens to love a neighbor.

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Sep 26, 2002

The role of Government is not to create wealth; the role of Government is to create an environment in which the entrepreneur can flourish.

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Sep 26, 2002

I believe that by remaining strong and diligent that we can achieve peace.

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Sep 26, 2002

That's why I went to Congress and asked them to join me in setting up what they call the Department of Homeland Security.

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Sep 25, 2002

I think if the hometown is secure, then the homeland is secure.

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Sep 25, 2002

A stronger America is an America that constantly works to increase the job base.

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Sep 25, 2002

CEOs should personally vouch for the veracity, timeliness, and fairness of their companies' public disclosures, including their financial statements.

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Sep 25, 2002

Each investor should have quarterly access to the information needed to judge a firm's financial performance, condition, and risks.

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Sep 25, 2002

Ask yourselves if you want less authority to act on behalf of public safety, or more.

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