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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Jan 17, 2001

We must help the world that wants to be free.

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Jan 17, 2001

We have underfunded our facilities. We have neglected our infrastructure. We need to do better.

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Jan 17, 2001

If we want them to do the people's work, then we must give them the resources they need to do it.

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Oct 10, 2000

I think they ought to look at us as a country that understands freedom where it doesn't matter who you are or how you're raised or where you're from, that you can succeed.

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Oct 10, 2000

I believe we ought to have foreign aid, but I don't think we ought to just have foreign aid for the sake of foreign aid.

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Oct 10, 2000

I have, I have. First question is what's in the best interests of the United States?

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Oct 10, 2000

I call on Chairman Arafat to have his people pull back to make the peace.

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Oct 2, 2000

I'm going to work with Democrats and Republicans to reform the system.

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Oct 2, 2000

It's time to have a new look about how we conduct ourselves in office.

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Oct 2, 2000

The only thing I knew was to got aid as quickly as possible with state and federal help.

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Mar 1, 2000

What America is looking for is someone to set a hopeful vision future.

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Feb 14, 2000

There's not a lot of mothers and dads naming their sons Bill Clinton.

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Feb 14, 2000

Our relationship with China needs to be redefined as one as competitor.

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Jan 25, 2000

I want to make sure big labor — big labor toes the line, too.

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Jan 14, 2000

One of the things I've learned as the governor of Texas is that if you set a clear enough agenda during the course of a campaign, and you know how to bring people together to achieve an agenda, things can get done.

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Jan 14, 2000

I love campaigning in Iowa. I love bringing my message of hope and opportunity.

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Jan 14, 2000

English is our nation's language. That's why I'm for programs that make sure our children learn to speak English.

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Jan 9, 2000

I led my state, in 1997, to the largest tax cut in Texas history.

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Jan 6, 2000

I think it's important for people in public life to reveal their income tax returns.

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Dec 12, 1999

I'm in favor of keeping guns out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them, like felons and juveniles.

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