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 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

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

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 14, 2001

These efforts give me great hope that the Congress will send a good Patients' Bill of Rights to my desk this year.

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May 14, 2001

I applaud Senators Frist, Breaux, and Jeffords and the many patient and provider groups working with them for finding a commonsense compromise.

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May 14, 2001

The bipartisan proposal introduced today by Senators Frist, Breaux, and Jeffords makes important progress in our efforts to provide patients with a strong and effective Patients' Bill of Rights.

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May 13, 2001

The program I propose we call Project Safe Neighborhoods will establish a network of law enforcement and community initiatives targeted at gun violence.

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May 13, 2001

We're going to reduce gun violence in America, and those who commit crimes with guns will find a determined adversary in my administration.

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May 13, 2001

We can spend money, but what government cannot do is put hope into hearts of our fellow citizens.

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May 13, 2001

Three out of four murder victims in this city are shot to death with handguns.

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May 11, 2001

I wish every mother listening a happy Mother's Day, including my own.

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May 11, 2001

Twenty-first century conservation harnesses new technology to squeeze as much out of a barrel of oil as we have learned to squeeze out of a computer chip.

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May 11, 2001

My administration will take their side as they conserve and expand our energy supply for the benefit of all Americans.

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May 11, 2001

The devastation across the globe left by AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, the sheer number of those infected and dying is almost beyond comprehension.

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May 11, 2001

Addressing a plague of this magnitude requires scientific accountability to ensure results.

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May 11, 2001

Only through sustained and focused international cooperation can we address problems so grave and suffering so great.

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May 11, 2001

We must call upon the compassion, energy and generosity of people everywhere.

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May 11, 2001

I am today committing the United States of America to support a new worldwide fund with a founding contribution of $200 million.

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May 11, 2001

This is one of those moments that reminds us all in public service why we're here. It challenges us to act wisely and act together and to act quickly.

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May 11, 2001

We have the power to help. The United States is committed to working with other nations to reduce suffering and to spare lives.

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May 10, 2001

The quickest way to help people with their energy bills is tax relief.

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