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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Feb 14, 2001

We're going to argue, make the case that we can slow the rate of spending down.

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Feb 12, 2001

The grave threat from nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons has not gone away with the cold war.

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Feb 12, 2001

In today's incident—they called me early this morning about the Blackhawks that had crashed over Oahu.

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Feb 12, 2001

Bill Frist, of Tennessee, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Fifty-fifth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Feb 12, 2001

Oh, I think it's one good statistic amongst a sea of some pretty dismal statistics.

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Feb 11, 2001

You are the Rock of the Marne, and America is rock-solid behind you.

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Feb 7, 2001

We must give overcharged taxpayers some of their own money back.

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Feb 7, 2001

We must continue to reform and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Feb 7, 2001

Under current law, say, a waitress who's working hard to get ahead... faces a higher marginal tax rate than a successful lawyer earning 10 times as much.

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Feb 7, 2001

He has an understanding of the transportation needs of America.

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Feb 6, 2001

The average tax load will decrease by $2,000—from $4,000 to $2,000.

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Feb 6, 2001

I'm going to make my case that the size of the tax relief package I propose is right.

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Feb 6, 2001

It is unfair for the single mom who lives on the outskirts of poverty.

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Feb 4, 2001

We have set a great goal, a world that trades in freedom, and that goal will take all of our commitment.

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Feb 4, 2001

Attached is a report to the Congress on Chemical Weapons Convention inspections in the United States.

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Feb 4, 2001

I want the people of my country to understand that a foreign policy priority of my administration will be this hemisphere.

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Feb 4, 2001

My plan addresses the struggles of American families and respects their judgment.

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