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 3, 2002

In this war against terror, the forces of freedom will prevail.

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Feb 3, 2002

It is a bold plan—and it is matched by a bold agenda for government reform.

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Feb 3, 2002

My budget provides the resources to combat terrorism at home, to protect our people, and preserve our constitutional freedoms.

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Feb 1, 2002

Federal funding is available to eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures.

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Jan 31, 2002

People can participate in the war against terror all kinds of ways.

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Jan 31, 2002

It's a matter of fairness. It's a matter of openness. It's a matter of respect for the process.

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Jan 31, 2002

This country is a country that is not only strong and determined, but it's a compassionate country as well.

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Jan 31, 2002

Government must expedite and stand on the side of faith-based programs.

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Jan 31, 2002

All the three countries I mentioned now are on notice that we intend to take their development of weapons of mass destruction very seriously.

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Jan 31, 2002

I'm going to be relentless in my desire to enhance economic growth, and that means jobs.

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Jan 31, 2002

Since the attacks of September the 11th, it has become obvious to everyone how essential the community and faith-based groups are to the well-being of our Nation.

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Jan 31, 2002

I think the best way to peace is for us all to keep the focus on what derails peace, and what derails peace is terror.

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Jan 31, 2002

If you threaten us with weapons of mass destruction, if you threaten our allies and friends with weapons of mass destruction, we will do whatever it takes to protect our people.

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Jan 31, 2002

We fight for freedom, and we stand for freedom, and we won't relent until we defend freedom at its core.

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Jan 31, 2002

My hope is—I said in my speech, I hope nations hear our call and make right decisions.

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Jan 31, 2002

I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all of the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities that highlight and honor the myriad contributions of African Americans.

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Jan 31, 2002

I think what we need to do is to fight terror on all fronts in the Middle East, so that at some point we can get into the Tenet and then Mitchell accords.

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Jan 30, 2002

My dream is to change that culture to one in which each of us are responsible for the decisions we make in life.

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