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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Jun 5, 2001

President announced his intention to appoint John V. Cogbill, III to be a Member of the National Capitol Planning Commission for a term of six years.

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Jun 5, 2001

Our approach will offer North Korea the opportunity to demonstrate the seriousness of its desire for improved relations.

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Jun 4, 2001

Effective today, the Department of Transportation will accept and expeditiously process applications.

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Jun 4, 2001

Robert S. Martin, of Texas, to be Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, vice Diane B. Frankel, resigned.

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Jun 4, 2001

Mercer Reynolds, of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Switzerland, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of…

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Jun 4, 2001

Rebecca O. Campoverde, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Department of Education, vice Scott Snyder Fleming, resigned.

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Jun 4, 2001

I have determined that the following modifications to the moratorium are consistent with obligations of the United States under NAFTA and with U.S. transportation policy.

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Jun 4, 2001

I'm so honored Mel agreed to become the Cabinet Secretary of HUD.

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Jun 4, 2001

The reason for calling this meeting is because I wanted to touch base with the people that are making the bill move.

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Jun 4, 2001

Richard R. Nedelkoff, of Texas, to be Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, vice Nancy E. Gist, resigned.

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Jun 4, 2001

Alexander R. Vershbow, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Russian Federation.

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Jun 4, 2001

I know we have an opportunity to show the American people that although the structure of the Senate may have been altered somewhat, we still can get things done in a way that's positive for America.

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Jun 4, 2001

My only request is that we adhere to the spirit of our negotiations as best as possible.

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Jun 4, 2001

Diane K. Morales, of Texas, to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness, vice Roger W. Kallock.

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Jun 4, 2001

Mark B. McClellan, of California, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, vice Robert Z. Lawrence.

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Jun 4, 2001

We are going to have an active international—internationalist foreign policy, with U.S. interests at its heart.

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Jun 4, 2001

Motor carriers domiciled in the United States that are owned or controlled by persons of Mexico will be subject to the same Federal and State regulations and procedures that apply to all other U.S. carriers.

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Jun 4, 2001

Vicky A. Bailey, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs and Domestic Policy), vice David L. Goldwyn, resigned.

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Jun 4, 2001

No, this is a fabulous nation because of our people and the compassion buried in the hearts and souls of the American people.

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Jun 4, 2001

John P. Walters, of Michigan, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy, vice Barry R. McCaffrey, resigned.

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