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.
That's why I am committed to using the Tropical Forest Conservation Act to help countries redirect debt payment towards local projects that will protect biodiversity and tropical forests.
Today, freedom embraces the entire hemisphere, except for one country.
We have a great vision before us: a fully democratic hemisphere, bound together by good will and free trade.
I firmly believe that commerce and trade go hand in hand, which will yield a more prosperous society all throughout the hemisphere.
The United States will sponsor the creation of Hemispheric Centers for Teacher Excellence.
This meeting will bring together leaders from all 34 democratic nations in our hemisphere.
This will make our hemisphere the largest free trade area in the world.
Open trade in our hemisphere will open new markets for our farmers and ranchers.
It's a great task and an extraordinary opportunity to make the Americas the land of opportunity.
I hope Congress understands the hope and promise of trade promotion authority.
This treaty shows the possibilities for cooperation among all parties to our environmental debates.
Their crimes show the world that evil can slip in and blend in amid the most civilized of surroundings.
The Holocaust is defined as much by the courage of the lost as by the cruelty of the guilty.
I encourage all Americans to visit our national parks and experience America.
Our Social Security system needs to be modernized, Mr. President, and I look forward to getting some suggestions as to how to do so.
What individual Americans do is more important than anything Government does.





