We want Russia to be a partner and an ally— a partner in peace, a partner in democracy.
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.
I'm the third President to come to your beautiful land since Poland regained freedom.
I intend to nominate John W. Keys to be Commissioner of Reclamation at the Department of Interior.
I intend to designate J. Timothy O'Neill to be Chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board.
Poland's success in building democracy and market economy is relevant to the entire region of Central and Eastern Europe.
Poland has a special place in our hearts, not just in places like Panna Maria, Texas, or Warsaw, Alabama, or Pulaski, Tennessee.
Together, our countries know what faith, commitment, and integrity can build.
Our progress is great; our goals are large; and our differences, in comparison, are small.
I intend to nominate Jose A. Fourquet to be United States Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank for a three year term.
I intend to appoint the following sixteen people to serve as Members of the Commission on Ocean Policy.
I intend to nominate Leslie Lenkowsky to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
America understands the value of reconciliation, of overcoming old divisions.
We have brought up the proposed merger at the appropriate levels during this trip and before the trip.
All nations should understand that there is no conflict between membership in NATO and membership in the European Union.
We will not trade away the fate of free European peoples: No more Munichs; no more Yaltas.
I intend to nominate Joseph Gerard Sullivan to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe.
We will continue to combine our efforts in promoting observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe and beyond.
America stood with Poland in that struggle, and we stand with you today in facing the challenges of a new era of democracy and economic progress.
Recognizing our common goal of open markets, we both support the launch of a new multilateral trade round this year.
We seek a constructive relationship with Russia for the benefit of all our peoples.
My toast is for a free Poland, its leadership, and the courageous souls who made it happen.





