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 24, 2002

We're certainly willing to help the Government and the Colombian people realize a prosperous future.

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Sep 24, 2002

The House responded, but the Senate is more interested in special interest in Washington and not interested in the security of the American people.

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Sep 24, 2002

I've asked the Congress to join me in creating a Department of Homeland Security.

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Sep 24, 2002

I will not accept a Department of Homeland Security that does not allow this President, and future Presidents, to better keep the American people secure.

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Sep 24, 2002

Homeland security is now equated with protecting the country, and that's stating the obvious.

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Sep 24, 2002

We owe it to our children. We owe it to our children's children to defend freedom.

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Sep 24, 2002

As a doctor and researcher, Mark McClellan is uniquely qualified to serve as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Sep 24, 2002

So I ask Congress to give me the flexibility necessary to be able to deal with the true threats of the 21st century by being able to move the right people to the right place at the right time, so we can better assure America that we're…

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Sep 23, 2002

You're a citizen of the greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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Sep 23, 2002

The money we spend up here is the taxpayers' money, and we need to watch it carefully.

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Sep 23, 2002

I'm confident that a lot of Democrats here in Washington, DC, understand that Saddam is a true threat to America.

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Sep 23, 2002

I need people in the Senate who will make the tax cuts permanent.

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Sep 23, 2002

Because we're Americans, because we believe things—hold values deeply in our heart, we will succeed.

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Sep 23, 2002

Congress must act now to pass a resolution which will hold Saddam Hussein to account for a decade of defiance.

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Sep 23, 2002

Saddam Hussein is a threat to peace, that for 11 years he has deceived the world.

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Sep 23, 2002

I intend to nominate one individual and my intention to appoint one individual to serve in my administration.

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Sep 23, 2002

I'm honored to welcome people of high accomplishment to the White House.

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Sep 23, 2002

The best way to defend our homeland is to hunt the killers down, one person at a time.

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Sep 23, 2002

I'm an optimist. I'm optimistic because this is America; that's what makes me optimistic.

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