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 1, 2001

I informed him of the Attorney General's decision to grant temporary relief from deportation for a period of 18 months for Salvadoran citizens living in the United States.

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Mar 1, 2001

I'm going to Camp David, and I like to spend time with my family.

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Mar 1, 2001

I want to make the case, not only here in Washington but traveling around the country, that we need to remember who paid the bills in the first place.

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Mar 1, 2001

I strongly believe that there needs to be appropriate balance between the Federal Government and the State governments.

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Mar 1, 2001

I have asked Federal agencies to work with California officials to bring more energy to the people of that State, as quickly as possible.

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Mar 1, 2001

It reminds us of our obligation to reach out to help those in other nations struggling in the wake of disaster to rebuild their homes and lives.

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Mar 1, 2001

I think good public policy is all about encouraging the entrepreneurial experience to flourish.

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Mar 1, 2001

The cornerstone of reform is flexibility at the local level, coupled with strong accountability measures.

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Mar 1, 2001

The United States responded to these earthquakes by quickly sending rescue workers and over $16 million in relief assistance to the people of El Salvador.

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Mar 1, 2001

Agriculture will no longer be traded away or ignored when we sit down at international negotiating tables.

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Feb 28, 2001

Dinh is currently a professor at Georgetown University Law School where he is the Deputy Director of the Asian Law and Policy Studies Program.

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Feb 28, 2001

Bloomfield is presently a Partner at Armitage Associates in Arlington, Virginia.

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Feb 28, 2001

I had no idea when I was your age that I would run for President of the United States.

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Feb 28, 2001

Well, I hope they read that our country, our politicians are able to discuss differences in a civil way; that there's not a lot of anger in the political process; that you and I might disagree, but we can respect each other when we…

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Feb 28, 2001

I thought I could do a better job than anybody else that was running for President.

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Feb 27, 2001

I never met a more kind group of people than the good people of Iowa.

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Feb 27, 2001

The fundamental question is, what happens to younger workers?

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Feb 27, 2001

I send my prayers and express our country's concern for our fellow citizens in Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia.

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Feb 27, 2001

I believe that the class warfare debate has kind of worn itself out.

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