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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May 17, 2001

George L. Argyros, Sr., of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Spain.

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May 17, 2001

Sam E. Haddon, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana, vice Charles C. Lovell, retired.

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May 17, 2001

We appreciate your mission, but most of all, we appreciate your character.

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May 17, 2001

We are proud to stand with all Cubans and all Cuban Americans who love freedom.

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May 17, 2001

We continue to be the world's largest exporter of goods and services.

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May 17, 2001

It is essential that the leaders in the Middle East speak out clearly against violence.

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May 17, 2001

The increased production and transmission of energy in a safe and environmentally sound manner is essential to the well-being of the American people.

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May 17, 2001

The Cuban independence we celebrate today was the product of the enormous courage of the Cuban people.

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May 17, 2001

But today we get to celebrate the fact that the crew is home.

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May 17, 2001

Howard H. Baker, Jr., of Tennessee, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan.

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May 17, 2001

Today the violence in the Middle East took on a new level of intensity.

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May 16, 2001

Most of those lives could have been saved if the victims had simply worn their life jackets.

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May 16, 2001

This is a unique State, because every time I came, people treated me with respect and were very kind.

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May 16, 2001

I encourage the Governors of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to join in observing this occasion and to urge…

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May 16, 2001

We can explore for precious fuels like natural gas in a way that does not harm our environment.

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May 15, 2001

We Americans want to be more than spectators of Africa's progress.

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May 15, 2001

I urge all Americans to recognize how our modern transportation system has enhanced our economy and contributed to our quality of life.

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May 15, 2001

There is now a broad consensus that open trade and international investment are the surest and fastest way for Africa to make progress.

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May 15, 2001

My plan helps people in the short term and long term by recognizing the problem and by expediting energy development.

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May 15, 2001

I am calling on the FTC to take appropriate action anytime there is a complaint against illegal pricing.

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May 15, 2001

The United States wants to engage sub-Saharan African countries as valued economic partners.

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