We're going to make and are making an unprecedented commitment to medical research.
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.
The National Institutes of Health is entering a new era of medical promise.
American medicine is on the verge of dramatic progress against AIDS, against diabetes, and against heart disease.
Leading the NIH is a great responsibility, and I have picked the right man to do so.
If we want to live healthier and longer, we're going to have to tackle the problems of alcohol and drug abuse.
I want to confirm the fact that this Nation remains a strong ally with the great people of El Salvador.
I believe President Flores is on the absolute right track to making sure oligopolies don't dominate this economy.
The United States considers El Salvador a close friend and strong ally.
In January, I announced we would pursue a free trade agreement with Central American nations.
El Salvador is one of the really great stories of economic and political transformation of our time.
I come in the spirit of respect and cooperation, respect for the people of Peru and the desire to cooperate to advance trade and commerce and prosperity and education and health.
I bring with me the condolences of the American people for those lives and the families whose lives were affected as a result of the cowardly bombing that took place in Lima last week.
I see a great future in our relationship, and I see a great future for the great country of Peru.
We will challenge the poverty and hopelessness and lack of education and failed governments that too often allow conditions that terrorists can seize and try to turn to their advantage.
I deeply appreciate your friendship and counsel, especially since September the 11th.
It is a high national priority of both nations to continue building on that cooperation.
He is a dangerous man who possesses the world's most dangerous weapons.
Trade brings new technology, new ideas, and new habits, and trade brings expectations of freedom.





