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.
Every judge I appoint will be a person who clearly understands the role of a judge is to interpret the law, not to legislate from the bench.
Today's bipartisan budget vote in the House is a victory for fairness and the American people.
I commend members of the House Education and Workforce Committee for taking the first step toward reforming America's education system and making sure no child is left behind.
I ask for the return of civility and dignity to the confirmation process.
The amendment would undermine fiscal discipline by removing the program from the appropriations process.
The American people can take heart that tax relief is one important step closer to reality.
The economy continues to show troubling signs, and we must take decisive steps, like this vote today, to ensure sound fiscal policy.
I urge Members of Congress to continue building upon our efforts to expand parental options.
I commend Republicans and Democrats for joining together to pass a budget framework that will return money to the taxpayers.
I encourage all Americans to honor the importance of mothers and to celebrate how their love and devotion are crucial to the well-being of children, families, and our society.
A Federal judge holds a position of great influence and respect and can hold it for a lifetime.
Parents need to know if their children are making progress, and this legislation meets that priority.
This legislation includes monumental reforms that promote real accountability, annual testing, and funding flexibility.
Whatever their circumstances, mothers demonstrate daily how their devotion, strength, and wisdom make all the difference in the lives of their children.
I urge Senators of both parties to rise above the bitterness of the past, to provide a fair hearing and a prompt vote to every nominee.
My standard is informed by the oath that each judge will take: to administer justice without respect to persons and to do equal right to poor and to the rich.
It is clear that the threat of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons being used against the United States—while not immediate—is very real.
We pause during Police Week, and in particular on Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while performing their sworn duty.
Protecting America's homeland and citizens from the threat of weapons of mass destruction is one of our Nation's important national security challenges.
There's a new protectionist sentiment in America that we need to resist.
People work in the small-business sector to build something up to leave it to maybe a son or a daughter.
The American experience says to us that the harder you work, the more easy your life ought to be.
I have asked Vice President Cheney to oversee the development of a coordinated national effort so that we may do the very best possible job of protecting our people from catastrophic harm.





