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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Dec 3, 2008

Today we celebrate the 85th anniversary of the National Christmas Tree lighting.

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Dec 1, 2008

Laura and I thank Mel for his leadership and friendship over the past 8 years.

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Dec 1, 2008

Mel's life story is a testament to the power of the American Dream.

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Dec 1, 2008

To strengthen America's 'armies of compassion,' the Initiative trained more than 150,000 social entrepreneurs on how to increase the impact of their work.

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Dec 1, 2008

H.R. 2040 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Dec 1, 2008

The Initiative has transformed the way government addresses human need and increased its effectiveness.

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Dec 1, 2008

We are honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with this extension.

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Nov 30, 2008

PEPFAR is bringing hope and healing to people around the world.

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Nov 30, 2008

Yes, I believe we can win a fight against anything when we get our minds set to it.

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Nov 30, 2008

I insisted upon measurable goals because I felt that lives needed to be saved.

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Nov 30, 2008

Government is justice and law. Love is—love comes from a higher government and—or a higher calling or from God.

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Nov 30, 2008

I believe in the universality of freedom, and I believe freedom is universal because of an Almighty God.

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Nov 30, 2008

Africa's most valuable resource is not its oil or its diamonds, but it's the talent and the creativity of its people.

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Nov 30, 2008

Today is World AIDS Day, a day we reaffirm our commitment to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad.

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Nov 30, 2008

Funding equals commitment; sometimes it equals, you know, effective programming, but at least the funding levels will give you a sense of how committed the country is.

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Nov 28, 2008

On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I extend our condolences to those suffering from the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.

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Nov 28, 2008

Their financial capital of Mumbai will continue to be the center of commerce and prosperity.

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Nov 28, 2008

We mourn those who lost their lives, including American citizens.

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Nov 28, 2008

The killers who struck this week are brutal and violent, but terror will not have the final word.

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Nov 28, 2008

And as the people of the world's largest democracy recover from these attacks, they can count on the world's oldest democracy to stand by their side.

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Nov 28, 2008

The people of India are resilient; the people of India are strong.

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Nov 27, 2008

I think the No Child Left Behind Act is one of the significant achievements of my Administration.

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