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George W. Bush

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George W. Bush (born 1946) is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. His presidency was defined by the September 11 attacks and the subsequent War on Terror. Before his presidency, Bush served as Governor of Texas and worked in the oil and energy industries.

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“Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.”

— George W. Bush

Hope

All Quotes by George W. Bush

“Now, there are some who would like to rewrite history - revisionist historians is what I like to call them.”

— George W. Bush

History

“Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us.”

— George W. Bush

History

“With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got.”

— George W. Bush

War

“America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves them and threatens us. When these demands are met, the first and greatest benefit will come to Iraqi men, women and children.”

— George W. Bush

Women

“I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.”

— George W. Bush

Leadership

“Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 49 percent increase in funding for education was not enough.”

— George W. Bush

Education

“I believe in the transformational power of liberty. I believe that the free Iraq is in this nation's interests. I believe a free Afghanistan is in this nation's interest.”

— George W. Bush

Power

“The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.”

— George W. Bush

Freedom

“I know it's going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times we're in. You can spend your money better than the government can spend your money.”

— George W. Bush

Government

“After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers.”

— George W. Bush

Legal

“We will not waver we will not tire we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail.”

— George W. Bush

Freedom

“If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.”

— George W. Bush

Politics

“Look, when you're the president, there's all kinds of things said about us. I mean, it's just the nature of the job.”

— George W. Bush

Nature

“Any government that supports, protects or harbours terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent and equally guilty of terrorist crimes.”

— George W. Bush

Government

“People forget... that we structured it so that the government, or the people, would be repaid with a really good rate of return. And as it turns out, that aspect of TARP, that's what happened.”

— George W. Bush

Government

“Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.”

— George W. Bush

Courage

“I believe that God has planted in every heart the desire to live in freedom.”

— George W. Bush

Freedom

“I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history and find their own way.”

— George W. Bush

History

“The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.”

— George W. Bush

Strength

“We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.”

— George W. Bush

Peace