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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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Mar 22, 2001

The key thing is to make sure that we have tax relief that's meaningful.

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Mar 22, 2001

I won't support a measure that says to Congress, spend all the money you want.

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Mar 22, 2001

The surplus, that leftover money, is not the Government's money; it's the people's money.

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Mar 22, 2001

The greatest gifts of Greece, however, to this country are the immigrants it's sent.

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Mar 22, 2001

We can spend money, but we cannot put hope in the hearts of people.

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Mar 22, 2001

We must keep that relationship vibrant, as it has been for 180 years.

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Mar 22, 2001

In no way, shape, or form would I want Federal policy to undermine the good work that Governor King and others in Maine have done.

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Mar 22, 2001

I think we ought to work to keep it within the $1.6 trillion.

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Mar 22, 2001

I'm also committed to a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus dispute.

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Mar 22, 2001

We in the United States consider Greece to be a friend, a strong ally, and a powerful force for good in the world.

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Mar 22, 2001

It says that we will be firm and consistent in our foreign policy.

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Mar 21, 2001

We do not think that kind of preferential arrangement is either appropriate or fair.

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Mar 21, 2001

There's a real sense of community when you walk into those newspapers.

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Mar 21, 2001

It would be particularly inappropriate, in our view, to grant a preferential, quasi-official role to a group, such as the ABA.

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Mar 21, 2001

By teaching children the highest standards of ethical behavior, Americans prepare our next generation of leaders to pursue meaningful lives as members of a decent and caring society.

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Mar 21, 2001

Faryar Shirzad, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Troy Hamilton Cribb, resigned.

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