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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Oct 14, 2001

He understands as well as I understand that the war on terrorism will be waged on many fronts.

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Oct 14, 2001

He's the right man at the right time to defeat the evil ones.

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Oct 14, 2001

The American people have placed their trust in us, and we will honor that trust.

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Oct 14, 2001

I made a commitment to every service man and woman: For the mission that lies ahead, you will have everything you need.

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Oct 14, 2001

We are not here to mark time but to make progress, to achieve results, and to leave a record of excellence.

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Oct 14, 2001

The key thing for the American people is to be cautious about letters that come from somebody you may not know.

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Oct 14, 2001

There is no place to run; there is no place to hide; there is no place to rest.

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Oct 13, 2001

That's all they've got to do, but there is no negotiation, period.

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Oct 13, 2001

There's no negotiation— they must have not heard—there's no negotiation.

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Oct 12, 2001

We will oppose their evil with firm justice, and we will answer their hatred with compassion for the Afghan people.

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Oct 12, 2001

I urge you to show the best of America by directly helping the children of Afghanistan who are suffering from the oppression and misrule of their own Government.

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Oct 12, 2001

The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists.

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Oct 11, 2001

These provisions will help to ensure that the fight against terrorism is a national priority in our criminal justice system.

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Oct 11, 2001

H.R. 2975 includes the provisions proposed by the Administration in three main areas.

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Oct 11, 2001

I intend to nominate Christopher Bancroft Burnham to be Chief Financial Officer at the Department of State.

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Oct 11, 2001

I intend to designate Thomas E. White to be Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.

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Oct 11, 2001

The ability of law enforcement and national security personnel to share this type of information is a critical tool for pursuing the war against terrorism on all fronts.

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Oct 11, 2001

This bill contains, in some form, virtually all of the proposals made by the Administration in the wake of the terrorist attacks.

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