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 15, 2002

I'm proud of our United States military, that when I sent you into action, I knew you would not let this Nation down.

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Feb 15, 2002

It is such a powerful feeling to know that I represent a great land that is united in our efforts to secure freedom.

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Feb 15, 2002

The strength of our country is not the halls of Government. The strength of the country is the people.

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Feb 15, 2002

Either you're with us, or you're against us; either you stand for freedom, or you stand with tyranny.

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Feb 15, 2002

It is such an honor to be the President of the greatest nation on the face of the Earth.

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Feb 14, 2002

I believe Americans are still willing to sacrifice for causes greater than themselves.

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Feb 14, 2002

The Peace Corps is committed to returning to Peru and to sending volunteers to East Timor.

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Feb 14, 2002

Tax relief has raised the prospects of a solid recovery in 2002 by boosting economic growth by 0.5 percentage point.

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Feb 14, 2002

When America was attacked on September the 11th, they thought our country would splinter into fear and selfishness.

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Feb 14, 2002

I consider the Yucca Mountain site qualified for application for a construction authorization for a repository.

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Feb 14, 2002

Raising taxes, as many in Congress advocate, would not only lower long-run growth prospects but also jeopardize a recovery.

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Feb 14, 2002

A deep geologic repository, such as Yucca Mountain, is important for our national security and our energy future.

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Feb 14, 2002

Tax relief is strengthening families and has reduced the burden of financing education.

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Feb 14, 2002

We've got to remember, we're fighting an enemy that really can't stand the values spread by the Peace Corps.

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Feb 14, 2002

The nascent recovery is still vulnerable and can be derailed by adverse shocks such as those arising from a tax increase.

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Feb 14, 2002

The greatness of the country is in the values we believe in, freedom and hope and opportunity.

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Feb 14, 2002

I urge the Congress to undertake any necessary legislative action on this recommendation in an expedited and bipartisan fashion.

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Feb 14, 2002

Raising taxes during a period of slow economic growth, however, does not make economic sense.

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Feb 14, 2002

This recommendation is the culmination of two decades of intense scientific scrutiny.

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Feb 14, 2002

This tax relief has provided powerful stimulus for the future.

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Feb 14, 2002

I have called for twice as many Peace Corps volunteers over the next 5 years.

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Feb 14, 2002

Good policies that support this system should not be taken for granted.

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