I said that we would reduce our nuclear arsenal, our offensive weapons, of nuclear warheads to a level commensurate with keeping the peace.
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.
We will work together to build confidence in the climate for trade and investment between our two countries.
Today I have signed into law H.R. 2647, the 'Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002.'
My Administration appreciates that the Congress has worked expeditiously during this difficult and trying time in our Nation's history.
Now, through a renewed sense of bipartisanship, the Congress and the Administration must work together to ensure the timely enactment of the remaining bills.
I believe that the entry of China and Taiwan into the WTO will strengthen the global trading system and expand world economic growth.
We fight for one thing, and that is the freedom of our people and the freedom of people everywhere.
The decision in Doha—reached following many years of negotiations—marks a formal agreement by the 142 members of the WTO on the steps that China and Taiwan must take to open their markets as WTO members.
I am confident that China's entry into the WTO will bring other benefits to China beyond the expected economic benefits.
The United States stands ready to work constructively with both economies to assist them in meeting the challenges of implementation.
I welcome the unanimous decisions made this week by trade ministers meeting in Doha, Qatar, to admit the People's Republic of China and Taiwan into the World Trade Organization (WTO).
We share the same vision about terror, that it should not exist anywhere in the world.
The global coalition against terrorism is essential for the elimination of the Taliban regime and the Al-Qaida network.
Even tonight, using our military resources, United States planes are dropping badly needed food supplies to the Afghan people.
India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue through diplomacy and dialogue in mutually acceptable ways.
It's a great honor to attend my first U.N. General Debate as President of the United States.
We will encourage our friends to head south, across the Shamali Plains, but not into the city of Kabul, itself.
Well, I think we share a common view that in order for there to be a country that is stable and peaceful on this good leader's western border, that any power arrangement must be shared with the different tribes within Afghanistan.
I want to thank Senators Grassley and Baucus of our United States Congress for introducing legislation that will improve market access in the United States to Pakistan's products.
Both the United States and Pakistan can accomplish great things together.
Today those values are under attack, and the United Nations and the United States stand together to defend them.
The United States is committed to working with the international financial institutions to provide additional support for Pakistan.
Our campaign is against those who pervert a great religion in the service of evil.





