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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Mar 11, 2001

I always believe the government closest to the people is that which governs best.

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Mar 11, 2001

I believe the people who can best affect the budget are the people who pay the bills in the first place, the taxpayers of America.

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Mar 11, 2001

The thing about these two men is that we're going to agree to be respectful to each other.

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Mar 7, 2001

William Howard Taft, IV, of Virginia, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice David Andrews.

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Mar 7, 2001

Michael P. Jackson, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, vice Mortimer L. Downey, resigned.

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Mar 7, 2001

John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, vice John David Holum, resigned.

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Mar 7, 2001

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

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Mar 7, 2001

Grant S. Green, Jr., of Virginia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Management), vice Bonnie R. Cohen.

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Mar 7, 2001

Marc Isaiah Grossman, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs), vice Thomas R. Pickering.

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Mar 7, 2001

Kenneth W. Dam, of Illinois, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, vice Stuart E. Eizenstat, resigned.

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Mar 7, 2001

The most important job ... is to love your children with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind.

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Mar 6, 2001

The greatness of America really is as a result of the collective hearts of decent, caring people.

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Mar 6, 2001

We can make the case that someone's mom is going to get their Medicare check, someone is going to get their Social Security check, and at the same time, people are going to get their own money back so they can make the decisions on how to…

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