George W. Bush Biography

George W. Bush, President
Born asGeorge Walker Bush
Occup.President
FromUSA
BornJuly 6, 1946
New Haven, Connecticut
Age77 years
George Pedestrian Shrub is an American politician that acted as the 43rd Head Of State of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He was born upon July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, as well as grew up in a political family members in Texas.

Bush attended Yale College and earned a degree in history before working as a fighter pilot in the Texas Air National Guard throughout the Vietnam Battle. After finishing his armed forces solution, Shrub took place to make an MBA from Harvard Organization Institution.

Shrub began his political occupation in 1978, when he competed Congress in Texas. He later functioned as the guv of Texas from 1995 to 2000, throughout which time he ended up being known for his traditional plans and also his emphasis on education reform as well as environmental preservation.

In 2000, Shrub competed president as the Republican prospect, running on a system of reduced taxes, smaller sized government, as well as a solid national defense. He won a closely objected to political election against Autonomous prospect Al Gore, with the result inevitably determined by the Supreme Court.

As head of state, Shrub dealt with a variety of challenges, including the 9/11 terrorist strikes and the succeeding wars in Afghanistan and also Iraq. He likewise implemented a number of residential plans, including the No Youngster Left Behind education and learning reform program, tax cuts, and Medicare prescription medicine advantages.

Shrub's presidency was noted by conflict, including objection of his handling of the battles in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as his administration's use of controversial investigation techniques. His authorization ratings dropped in his 2nd term, and he left workplace with low authorization scores.

Considering that leaving office, Shrub has focused on kind as well as philanthropic job, including his support for experts' companies as well as his work on global wellness campaigns, such as dealing with help in Africa. He has additionally come to be understood for his paints, as well as has published a book of pictures of military experts.

Today, George W. Bush stays a debatable number in American politics, with his presidency still the subject of dispute and also evaluation. Despite the conflicts of his time in office, Shrub's commitment to public service as well as his commitment to making a positive effect in the world remain to inspire individuals worldwide.

Our collection contains 89 quotes who is written / told by George.

Related authors: Colin Powell (Statesman), Ray Bradbury (Writer), Barbara Olson (Journalist), Nancy Pelosi (Politician), Lee Iacocca (Businessman), Charles W. Pickering (Judge), Patrick McHenry (Politician), Lee Atwater (Politician), Billy Bush (Entertainer), Zalmay Khalilzad (Diplomat)

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89 Famous quotes by George W. Bush

Small: America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves th
"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"
Small: I just didnt want to get out there anymore I didnt want to get back into what I call the swamp.
"I just didn't want to get out there anymore; I didn't want to get back into what I call 'the swamp.' And the other reason why is I don't think it's good for the presidency for a former president to be opining about his successor. President Obama's got plenty of critics - and I'm just not gonna be one"
Small: I have zero desire, just so you know, to be in the limelight. I dont think its good for the country to
"I have zero desire, just so you know, to be in the limelight. I don't think it's good for the country to have a former president criticize his successor. You're not going to see me giving my opinions in the public arena, until I start selling my book. I'm going to emerge then submerge"
Small: The momentum of freedom in our world is unmistakable - and it is not carried forward by our power alone
"The momentum of freedom in our world is unmistakable - and it is not carried forward by our power alone. We can trust in that greater power Who guides the unfolding of the years. And in all that is to come, we can know that His purposes are just and true"
Small: The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this centur
"The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch"
Small: We cant allow the worlds worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with
"We can't allow the world's worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the world's worst weapons"
Small: The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than a
"The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war"
Small: I told you Im not going to criticize my successor. Ill just tell you that there are people at Gitmo tha
"I told you I'm not going to criticize my successor. I'll just tell you that there are people at Gitmo that will kill American people at a drop of a hat and I don't believe that persuasion isn't going to work. Therapy isn't going to cause terrorists to change their mind"
Small: On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of t
"On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of the Earth. We resolved then, and we are resolved today, to confront every threat from any source that could bring sudden terror and suffering to America"
Small: I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun
"I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun"
Small: Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to ti
"Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time"
Small: Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nations promise through civility, courage, compassion
"Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character"
Small: To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students,
"To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States"
Small: The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough po
"The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants"
Small: One of my proudest moments is I didnt sell my soul for the sake of popularity
"One of my proudest moments is I didn't sell my soul for the sake of popularity"
Small: The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economi
"The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength"
Small: The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - a
"The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend"
Small: The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cru
"The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them"
Small: I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write th
"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"
Small: This young century will be libertys century
"This young century will be liberty's century"
Small: Our nation must come together to unite
"Our nation must come together to unite"
Small: Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended
"Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended"
Small: Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations dont attack each other. Free nations dont develop weapo
"Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction"
Small: For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America
"For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America"
Small: For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam Husseins regime is a better and safer plac
"For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam Hussein's regime is a better and safer place"
Small: Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation
"Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation"
Small: Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear
"Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear"
Small: Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the te
"Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists"
Small: Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do
"Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do"
Small: Bring them on
"Bring them on"
Small: Any government that supports, protects or harbours terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocen
"Any government that supports, protects or harbours terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent and equally guilty of terrorist crimes"
Small: And whats interesting, and I dont think a lot of Americans understand this fact, is that, one, most new
"And what's interesting, and I don't think a lot of Americans understand this fact, is that, one, most new jobs are created by small businesses; two, most small businesses pay tax at the individual income tax, or many small businesses pay tax there"
Small: And the cornerstone of my economic policies, when I first got elected, was cutting taxes on everybody o
"And the cornerstone of my economic policies, when I first got elected, was cutting taxes on everybody on who paid taxes"
Small: Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us
"Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us"
Small: America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people
"America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people"
Small: America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait
"America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud"
Small: America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should
"America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life"
Small: America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no des
"America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman"
Small: After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers
"After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers"
Small: A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier, theres no question about it
"A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier, there's no question about it"
Small: You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test
"You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test"
Small: You cant put democracy and freedom back into a box
"You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box"
Small: You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on
"You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on"
Small: With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is w
"With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got"
Small: When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when you accept Christ as the savior, it changes
"When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when you accept Christ as the savior, it changes your heart"
Small: When I take action, Im not going to fire a 2 million missile at a 10 empty tent and hit a camel in the
"When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive"
Small: Weve climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and its a valley of peace
"We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace"
Small: We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Is
"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"
Small: We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them
"We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them"
Small: This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war
"This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war"
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