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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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Jan 23, 2002

If you hide a terrorist, or you feed a terrorist, or you coddle a terrorist, you're just as guilty as the terrorists.

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Jan 23, 2002

The government that's closest to the people is that which governs best.

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Jan 23, 2002

I want to thank your police chiefs and your fire chiefs and your emergency medical teams.

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Jan 22, 2002

Our military is relentless—I mean relentless—in pursuing the terrorists.

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Jan 22, 2002

The most basic commitment of our Government will be the security of our country.

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Jan 22, 2002

The war against terrorism has two fronts: one is in Afghanistan, and the other is in the United States.

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Jan 22, 2002

Jobs ought to be the central core of any economic development plan.

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Jan 22, 2002

The Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act is an important example of our national unity and resolve.

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Jan 22, 2002

For 80 years, you stood up for America and the people who wear its uniform.

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Jan 22, 2002

This legislation is a bipartisan symbol of the Federal Government's concern for families who suffered such great loss.

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Jan 22, 2002

It's about what our cities, our communities, our regions and our states need.

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Jan 22, 2002

I am providing a report prepared by my Administration on the status of efforts to obtain Iraq's compliance with the resolutions adopted by the United Nations Security Council.

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Jan 22, 2002

Every resource, every weapon needed to achieve the final and full victory.

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Jan 22, 2002

We've helped them organize a new government that represents all the people.

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Jan 22, 2002

We understand the need to get these dollars to you in a way that gives you some flexibility to meet your individual needs.

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Jan 22, 2002

I transmit herewith a 6-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the Russian Federation.

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Jan 22, 2002

We will continue to destroy their bunkers and their hideaways.

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Jan 22, 2002

I believe that by working together we will provide not just a safer and more secure America, but clearly we will be a stronger and better country because of it.

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Jan 21, 2002

I'm proud to report many, many, many nations have signed up to be with us.

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