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.
I welcome today's transfer to the U.N. International Tribunal for former Yugoslavia (ICTY) of three military officers accused of war crimes by the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
My Administration shares the Congress' deep concerns about the objectionable policies and behavior of Iran and Libya.
Susan Schmidt Bies, of Tennessee, to be Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 1998.
I hope that the Iranian people's recently expressed desire for a freer, more open, and more prosperous society will give our two countries an opportunity to identify areas where our interests converge.
I believe that we should review sanctions frequently to assess their effectiveness and continued suitability.
Libya must address its obligations under U.N. Security Council Resolutions.
Today, I have signed into law H.R. 1954, the 'ILSA Extension Act of 2001.'
David Claudio Iglesias, of New Mexico, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years, vice Norman C. Bay.
Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, of Indiana, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana for the term of four years, vice Jon Ernest DeGuilio, resigned.
Susan W. Brooks, of Indiana, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana for the term of four years, vice Judith Ann Stewart, resigned.
Michael J. Sullivan, of Massachusetts, to be United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts for the term of four years, vice Donald Kenneth Stern, resigned.
Leura Garrett Canary, of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama for the term of four years, vice Charles Redding Pitt, resigned.
Roscoe Conklin Howard, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the term of four years, vice Wilma A. Lewis, resigned.
Thomas C. Gean, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years, vice Paul Kinloch Holmes, III, resigned.
Matthew Hansen Mead, of Wyoming, to be United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming for the term of four years, vice David D. Freudenthal, resigned.
Today's action brings us an important step closer to ensuring that patients get the care they need and that HMOs are held accountable.
Colm F. Connolly, of Delaware, to be United States Attorney for the District of Delaware for the term of four years, vice Carl Schnee, resigned.





