George W. Bush

Today I have signed into law S.J. Res. 6, a measure that repeals an unduly burdensome and overly broad regulation dealing with ergonomics.

This resolution is a good and proper use of the Act because the different branches of our Government need to be held accountable.

I have declared an emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 USC 5121 for the State of Maine due to the emergency conditions resulting from record/near record snow.

Our Nation is fortunate to have so many dedicated men and women serve the country.

The money is here in Washington because of the hard work of people—people working hard, people who care.

President intends to nominate Peter F. Allgeier to be Deputy United State Trade Representative with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

An educated child is one much more likely to realize his or her dreams.

The role of Government, in my judgment, is to be fair and even-handed, and it says if you pay taxes, you get relief.

I welcome the Hispanic influence in our State.

I view them not as agents of politics; I view them as agents of change.

We view Japan as a very strong friend and ally, and that's the way it's going to be during my administration.

I believe free trade is an incredibly important part of making sure the environment is hospitable to the formation of small businesses.

I'm looking forward to a very fruitful and important discussion.

The interrelationship between our two economies is important.

The solution for our energy shortage requires long-term thinking and a plan that we'll implement that will take time to bring to fruition.

High prices of crude oil will affect our economy.

The small-business owner represents the great dreams of Americans.

We must respond and act with courage to keep Medicare and Social Security benefits secure.

America has got to understand that energy is an issue, and we're going to deal with it.

We've got to get our own economy growing the way I know it can.

The best public policy is to understand that, and that's what we're going to do.

I'm very confident about our economy.

The role of Government is not to create wealth but an environment in which the entrepreneurial spirit can flourish.

On principle, no one in America should have to pay more than a third of their paycheck to the Federal Government.

On principle, every family, every farmer, and small-business person should be free to pass on their life's work to those they love.