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.
Enemies in the past needed great armies and great industrial capabilities to endanger the American people.
We fight, as we always fight, for a just peace -- a peace that favors human liberty.
I think it's easy, when people find areas of mutual respect, to work together.
NATO must change its mission—not its mission, its focus and its capabilities in order to meet the threats that now face us.
I know what trade means with a tyrant. It means that we will underwrite tyranny, and we cannot let that happen.
Today's initiative invites the Cuban Government to trust and respect Cuban citizens.
Without political reform, without economic reform, trade with Cuba will merely enrich Fidel Castro and his cronies.
Today we honor the ties of friendship and family and faith that unite the Cuban people and the people of the United States.
The voices of the Cuban people have been suppressed, and their votes have been meaningless.
Without major steps by Cuba to open up its political system and its economic system, trade with Cuba will not help the Cuban people - it will merely enrich Castro and his cronies and prop up their dictatorship.
All political prisoners should be released and allowed to participate in the election process.
I commend the House for moving quickly and now urge the Senate to act on behalf of those who seek a better life.
Today the House passed welfare reform legislation that will help millions of Americans realize a life of hope, dignity, and independence.
At every step of an amazing life, Nancy Reagan has been at Ronald Reagan's side.
Cote d'Ivoire shall be considered a lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.





