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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Sep 28, 2001

I'm asking Congress for new law enforcement authority to better track the communications of terrorists and to detain suspected terrorists until the moment they are deported.

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Sep 28, 2001

This is a different kind of war, which we will wage aggressively and methodically to disrupt and destroy terrorist activity.

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Sep 28, 2001

Some victories will be won outside of public view, in tragedies avoided and threats eliminated.

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Sep 27, 2001

I encourage Americans to volunteer to build trails, restore habitat, improve accessibility for visitors with special needs, and repair weather-related damage.

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Sep 27, 2001

The success of our HBCUs should be a source of great pride for all Americans.

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Sep 27, 2001

I hereby determine that it is important to the national interest that up to $25 million be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to meet unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs of a new exodus…

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Sep 27, 2001

Historically Black Colleges and Universities play an essential role in providing access to that dream for African Americans.

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Sep 27, 2001

Each advisory committee listed below is continued until September 30, 2003.

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Sep 27, 2001

All Americans, regardless of national origin, celebrate the vibrant Hispanic American spirit that influences our Nation's art, music, food, and faiths.

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Sep 26, 2001

The federal government will establish new standards for security operations.

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Sep 26, 2001

We are united in bringing justice to those folks who did the evil deed on September 11th.

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Sep 26, 2001

The attacks on America were intended to break our spirit. But the evildoers failed.

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Sep 25, 2001

There's some sensible thinking that goes into the Middle East.

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Sep 24, 2001

I designate the entire $5 billion as an emergency requirement in accordance with section 252(e) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.

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Sep 24, 2001

I'm a patient man. Nothing will diminish my will and my determination—nothing.

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Sep 24, 2001

We must make sure that the law enforcement men and women have got the tools necessary, within the Constitution, to defeat the enemy.

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Sep 24, 2001

I think 100 percent of the Japanese people ought to understand that we're dealing with evil people who hate freedom and legitimate governments.

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Sep 24, 2001

We're asking Congress for the authority to hold suspected terrorists who are in the process of being deported, until they're deported.

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Sep 24, 2001

The mission won't change. The duties of the coalition may alter, but the mission won't alter, and that is to rout out and destroy international terrorism.

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