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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Apr 26, 2001

Today, under a warm Texas sky, we're all here again to point with pride to a new building and the fine name upon it.

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Apr 25, 2001

I firmly believe that Ukraine's national greatness rests in Europe and in its transatlantic and global ties.

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Apr 25, 2001

Closing Chernobyl created the circumstances for a safer and more prosperous Ukraine for future generations.

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Apr 25, 2001

I've coined new words, like 'misunderestimate' and 'Hispanically.'

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Apr 25, 2001

When I was coming up, it was a dangerous world. And we knew exactly who the ‘they' were.

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Apr 25, 2001

I urge Ukraine to stay on the path of reform it set out upon last year.

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Apr 25, 2001

I am proud of the American people's role in helping to alleviate this suffering— at the time of the tragedy and continuing through today.

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Apr 25, 2001

I appreciate preservation. It's what you've got to do when you run for President.

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Apr 24, 2001

His experience in international affairs and trade policy, and his commitment to civic activity, make him an excellent choice for this post.

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Apr 24, 2001

Bonnie McElveen-Hunter is a trailblazer among female entrepreneurs and her extensive business experience makes her an outstanding choice to further strengthen our relationship with the government and people of Finland.

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Apr 24, 2001

The strong relationship between the United States and Denmark will be further enhanced with Stuart Bernstein as U.S. Ambassador.

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Apr 24, 2001

As a leader in the financial services industry and a well respected community leader from the Pacific Northwest, Butch Swindells will be an asset to the fine relationship between the United States and New Zealand.

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Apr 24, 2001

The death tax is unfair, and we need to repeal the death tax in the code.

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Apr 24, 2001

The harder you work, the more money you ought to put in your pocket in America.

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Apr 24, 2001

There are no second-rate children in America as far as this administration is concerned.

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