The price of freedom is high, but for me it's never too high because we fight for freedom.
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.
More than a dozen of our NATO Allies are contributing forces to the war against terror in Afghanistan.
If you want to help America fight evil, do some good in your neighborhood.
The most important job you'll ever have as a mother or father is to love your children.
This wonderful experience and this great land belongs to you just as much as it belongs to somebody else.
Governments don't create wealth—we know that—but governments need to create an environment in which people are willing to risk capital.
NATO must develop new, flexible capabilities to meet the threats of the 21st century.
Service and voluntarism are an integral part of the American character.
It is our fourth meeting since I've taken office, and I look forward to many more.
I want to remind our fellow citizens that we have a volunteer military.
In order for there to be peace, nations must stand up, leaders must stand up and condemn terrorism, terrorist activity.
I can't tell you what an honor it is to be the President of the greatest land on the face of the Earth.
Homeland security, ladies and gentlemen, is not just a federal responsibility, it is a national responsibility.
Citizen Corps will be coordinated at the local level by Citizen Corps Councils that will bring together local elected officials, first responders, educational institutions, medical facilities, faith-based and community organizations.
We must mobilize, we must train, we must plan and we must communicate.
There is a mutual responsibility to achieve peace, and it's going to require leadership on both sides.
More than 40 communities around the country are launching Citizen Corps Councils to coordinate volunteer support for emergency preparedness, prevention and response.
14 of those local leaders joined him in Knoxville to demonstrate their commitment to coordinating, expanding, and creating volunteer opportunities through Citizen Corps.





