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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Feb 26, 2002

If the United States shows strong leadership when it comes to fighting terrorist organizations, the world will follow.

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Feb 26, 2002

We're the largest supplier of help and food and medicine in the world.

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Feb 26, 2002

To be Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service

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Feb 25, 2002

A compassionate welfare system that knows the true strength of the country lies in the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens.

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Feb 25, 2002

I urged President dos Santos to move quickly toward achieving a cease-fire in Angola.

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Feb 25, 2002

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order 12866, of September 30, 1993, is amended as follows.

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Feb 25, 2002

We will not leave people in need to their own struggle, and we will not leave them to their own fate.

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Feb 25, 2002

The welfare system became an enemy of individual effort and responsibility.

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Feb 25, 2002

The emergency declared with respect to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace north of Cuba on February 24, 1996, is to continue in effect beyond March 1, 2002.

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Feb 25, 2002

We must never be content with islands of despair in the midst of a nation of promise.

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Feb 25, 2002

Welfare reform in 1996 was good and sound and compassionate public policy.

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Feb 25, 2002

I reiterated that expanding trade is the surest path to sustainable development.

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Feb 25, 2002

I remain committed to working with the leaders of southern Africa to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.

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Feb 25, 2002

Stable families should be the central goal of American welfare policy.

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Feb 24, 2002

The Voice of America broadcasts in 53 languages, to nearly every country on Earth.

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Feb 24, 2002

It's a simple message. It's a message of freedom, and freedom is worth defending.

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Feb 24, 2002

This reallocation reflects revised requirements in light of changing security needs in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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