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George W. Bush on Abortion

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Build a culture of life. (Feb 2005)
Partial birth abortion is a brutal practice to be banned. (Oct 2004)
Not going to spend taxpayers' money on abortion. (Oct 2004)
First president to fund embryonic stem cell research. (Oct 2004)
Kerry voted no on partial-birth abortion ban. (Oct 2004)
Must make a place for the unborn child. (Sep 2004)
Kerry's abortion stance shows the wrong priorities. (Jul 2004)
Supports adult stem-cell research but limits on embryos. (Jun 2003)
No funds to international groups that offer abortion. (Jan 2001)
Accepts FDA approval of RU-486 but concerned about overuse. (Oct 2000)
Ban partial-birth abortions, and reduce abortions overall. (Oct 2000)
Approval of RU-486 is wrong. (Sep 2000)
Good people can disagree; but let�s value life. (Aug 2000)
Every child born and unborn ought to be protected. (Jun 2000)
Welcome all children; supports adoption tax credits. (Apr 2000)
Supports GOP abortion plank but disagrees on exceptions. (Feb 2000)
No Republican will allow partial-birth abortion. (Feb 2000)
Ideal: Value every life; but many steps to get there. (Jun 1999)
Supports Parental Notification Law for minor girls. (Jun 1999)
Ban partial-birth; ban taxpayer funding. (Mar 1999)
Encourage fewer abortions via adoption & abstinence. (Jul 1998)
Supreme Court + Constitution
No litmus test except interpretation of the Constitution. (Oct 2004)
Prefers strict constructionists, like overturning Dred Scott. (Oct 2004)
No litmus test; just strict constructionist interpretation. (Oct 2000)
No tax money for abortion, but no Pro-Life Amendment either. (Sep 2000)
Supreme Court is wrong: leave abortion to the states. (Jun 2000)
No pro-life pledge; VP & judges will simply be qualified. (Jan 2000)
Would support - but not pursue - a pro-life Amendment. (Jun 1999)

George W. Bush on Budget & Economy

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Priorities: balance budget; stop earmarks; fix entitlements. (Jan 2007)
FactCheck: Deficit is increasing substantially this year. (Feb 2006)
FactCheck: Overall spending increased 42% under Bush. (Feb 2006)
Spending cuts will reduce deficit to half by 2009. (Jan 2006)
Protectionists want to escape competition. (Jan 2006)
Cut non-security discretionary spending every year. (Jan 2006)
Confront the larger challenge of entitlements spending. (Jan 2006)
Limit discretionary spending; cut 150 non-essential programs. (Feb 2005)
Pay-as-you-go means you pay, he goes and spends. (Oct 2004)
The middle class will have to fill the Kerry tax gap. (Oct 2004)
Kerry is not credible as a fiscal conservative. (Oct 2004)
Kerry will not be able to pay for $2.2T in new spending. (Oct 2004)
Bush ties growing economy to his tax cuts. (Mar 2004)
Investment and aid to states will help economy rebound. (Aug 2003)
Provides assistance to new small businesses. (Aug 2003)
Reframed Clinton from economic prosperity to moral failing. (Jun 2003)
Restore consumer confidence with tax cuts & new oil supplies. (Mar 2001)
Despite prosperity, �It�s time for a change� in Washington. (Oct 2000)
Prosperity results from entrepreneurship & ingenuity. (Oct 2000)
Private sector responsible for economic boom. (Aug 2000)
Make budget biennial; reinstate line-item veto; target pork. (Jun 2000)
$46B in new spending on health, education, & defense. (Apr 2000)
New Prosperity Initiative: remove obstacles to advancement. (Apr 2000)
Simplify tax code to stimulate economic growth. (Apr 1999)
Budget Deficit
Haven't vetoed any spending bills because we work together. (Oct 2004)
Will cut the deficit in half in the next 5 years. (Jan 2004)
Fact Check: Deficit didn't exist at end of Clinton term. (Jan 2004)
Proposes to shrink federal budget to 16% of GDP. (Mar 2001)
Cut national debt by $2T in 10 years; leave $1.2T in debt. (Feb 2001)
Too much government spending will end prosperity. (Nov 2000)

George W. Bush on Civil Rights

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Withholding info from Congress OK on national security issue. (Apr 2006)
Federal courts have approved the authority to wiretap. (Jan 2006)
Reauthorize the Patriot Act. (Jan 2006)
Local control with consequences if racial profiling occurs. (Oct 2000)
$145M over 5 years for disabled transportation. (Jun 2000)
Government should promote independence for the disabled. (Jun 2000)
Ten Commandments OK in schools for �inherent values�. (Jan 2000)
Leave decisions on flying Confederate flag to the states. (Jan 2000)
English-plus, not English-only. (Aug 1999)
State lottery OK, but qualms about casino gambling. (Jul 1999)
Patriot Act does not water down civil liberties. (Oct 2004)
Don't let Patriot Act expire-terrorist threat won't. (Jan 2004)
On Patriot Act, willing to defy ethnic lobbies. (Jun 2003)
Affirmative Action
Equal protection supercedes recruiting women & minorities. (Apr 2006)
Help minority business by unbundling government contracts. (Oct 2004)
Minorities benefit from good climate for small business. (Oct 2004)
Race-neutral admissions first; race factor ok if that fails. (Aug 2004)
Education, housing, and hiring must be equal for all. (May 2004)
Affirmative access: qualified candidates guaranteed college. (Oct 2000)
Guaranteed TX college racial preference for top 10% of class. (Sep 2000)
Affirmative access: end soft bigotry of low expectations. (Aug 2000)
For affirmative action, but not quotas or preferences. (Apr 2000)
Reach out to minorities, but without quotas. (Jun 1999)
Gay Rights
Constitutional amendment to protect marriage. (Feb 2005)
Don't know whether homosexuality is a choice. (Oct 2004)
We shouldn't change our views on the sanctity of marriage. (Oct 2004)
Protect marriage against activist judges. (Sep 2004)
Bush calls for constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (Feb 2004)
Instinct on gay issues: do not touch them. (Jun 2003)
Offices on AIDS and race will remain open. (Feb 2001)
Bush claims gay tolerance but record differs. (Oct 2000)
Tolerance & equal rights, not gay marriage & special rights. (Oct 2000)
No gay adoptions; but listens to gay GOP group. (Apr 2000)
Against gay marriage, but leave it to the states. (Feb 2000)
No gays in Boy Scouts. (Aug 1999)
Hate-crime rules don�t apply to gays. (Jul 1999)

George W. Bush on Corporations

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Reward, not punish, the efforts and dreams of entrepreneurs. (Feb 2005)
FactCheck: Bush indeed is half-owner of timber company. (Oct 2004)
FactCheck: Kerry plan affects 471,000 companies, not 900,000. (Oct 2004)
Kerry will tax small businesses. (Oct 2004)
Enron news hit White House like a death in the family. (Jun 2003)
Enron donated $1M to GOP & advised Bush on energy plan. (Feb 2002)
Federal government should stay out of the marketplace. (Dec 1999)
Stop hurting business with excessive punitive damage awards. (Dec 1999)
More job training; R&D tax credits. (Jul 1998)

George W. Bush on Crime

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America is the land of the second chance. (Jan 2004)
Ignored Byrd hate crime bill despite plea by Byrd�s family. (Oct 2000)
National hate crimes law OK, stricter enforcement better. (Oct 2000)
Limit frivolous lawsuits to create entrepreneurial heaven. (Dec 1999)
�Tough-love� in strictly disciplined juvenile boot camps. (Dec 1999)
For tough juvenile justice laws. (Jun 1999)
Criminal rehabilitation by Prison Ministry after release. (Jun 1999)
Increased penalties to rehabilitate juveniles. (May 1999)
Supports trying minors as adults for violent crimes. (Dec 1998)
Death Penalty
Expand use of DNA evidence. (Feb 2005)
Not proud that Texas has most executions. (Oct 2000)
Death penalty for deterrence, not revenge. (Oct 2000)
Death penalty decisions are profound, but made in 15 minutes. (Oct 2000)
Death penalty for hate crimes like any other murder. (Oct 2000)
Uphold law on death penalty; and think of the victims. (Jun 2000)
134 Texas executions are �fair and just�. (Jun 2000)
Use DNA evidence for death penalty cases. (Jun 2000)
Death penalty clemency for bad process, not for repentance. (Jan 2000)
Mandatory Sentencing
Miranda should be waived in some situations. (Jun 2000)
Proud of eliminating parole for violent criminals. (Dec 1999)
Track gangs; enact automatic sentencing. (Jan 1999)
Supports �two strikes� & registration for sexual criminals. (Dec 1998)
Supports victim notification laws and anti-stalking laws. (Dec 1998)
More searches and less parole for criminals. (Jan 1997)
Mandatory sentencing for repeat offenders. (Feb 1995)

George W. Bush on Drugs

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Congressional limit on troops in Colombia is "advisory" only. (Apr 2006)
Aggressive drug education, treatment & enforcement. (Jan 2004)
$23 million more for drug-testing in schools. (Jan 2004)
Use of performance-enhancing steroids sends wrong message. (Jan 2004)
$600M plan help 300,000 addicts via vouchers. (Aug 2003)
Use faith-based programs for addicted Americans. (Aug 2003)
Turned from alcoholism by power of prayer. (Jun 2003)
$2.8B more for Drug War, for state treatment & abroad. (Oct 2000)
Clinton-Gore drug policy is inconsistent and has failed. (Oct 2000)
Feds must help border counties fight drug traffickers. (Jun 2000)
Supports military package to Colombia to fight drug supply. (Mar 2000)
Stronger penalties for first time cocaine possession. (Mar 2000)
Full background checks on drug use for all appointees. (Aug 1999)
Parents make up for past by warning kids against drugs. (Aug 1999)
Supports tough drug laws as well as drug education programs. (Dec 1998)
Alcoholism
Arrested for drunk driving, plead guilty, paid fine. (Aug 2004)
A "carefree lad" who drank but never did drugs. (Aug 2004)
Spiritual reawakening ended beer and bourbon consumption. (Aug 2004)
Changed license in 1995 to avoid DUI arrest disclosure. (Nov 2000)
Acknowledges arrest for drunk driving in 1976. (Nov 2000)
Quit drinking when alcohol started to compete with family. (Sep 2000)
Identifies with former addicts based on former alcoholism. (Jan 2000)
Did not use drugs for the last 25 years. (Aug 1999)
Encourages abstinence from tobacco, drugs or alcohol. . (Dec 1998)
More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
Rated F by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)

George W. Bush on Education

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FactCheck: Yes, NCLB has raised test scores. (Jan 2008)
NCLB has raised scores; now give more local flexibility. (Jan 2007)
Signing statement: No independent research on education. (Apr 2006)
Propose additional resources for education. (Jan 2006)
Reading is the new civil right. (Oct 2004)
Required Texas schools to teach phonics over whole language. (Aug 2004)
No Child Left Behind Act implements phonics nationally. (Aug 2004)
Progressing towards excellence for every child. (Jan 2004)
Jobs for the 21st Century: more high school help. (Jan 2004)
Reading First program successful. (Aug 2003)
Public schools are America's great hope. (Aug 2003)
Teaching to the Test is good, if testing basics. (Feb 2001)
Time for real reform, not work around the edges. (Jan 2001)
Commitments: testing; local control; federal help; options. (Jan 2001)
Poor kids can�t read; now is the time to teach them. (Aug 2000)
End the soft bigotry of low expectations in our schools. (Aug 2000)
�Silver Scholarships� for kids from seniors who volunteer. (May 2000)
Character education grants & American Youth Character Awards. (Apr 2000)
Zero tolerance on disruption, guns, & school safety. (Apr 2000)
�Reading First� confronts a national emergency. (Mar 2000)
Freedom & flexibility in return for high standards & results. (Feb 2000)
If poor kids don�t learn, give school funds to parents. (Dec 1999)
Leave no child behind: reform Title I & Head Start. (Oct 1999)
Evolution & creationism both valid; let states decide. (Aug 1999)
Teachers� unions obstacle to school innovation. (Apr 1999)
Teach values and moral responsibility in schools. (Apr 1998)
Accountability
Raise standards and focus on results for our schools. (Sep 2004)
Pushed standardized testing as a top legislative priority. (Aug 2004)
"No Child Left Behind" increases accountability. (Aug 2003)
Local control is core principle of successful education. (Aug 2003)
TX test score improvements not reflected on national tests. (Oct 2000)
Focus on responsibility and parents, not on federal spending. (Oct 2000)
Improve education with local control, accountability. (Sep 2000)
Hold schools accountable and teach character. (Sep 2000)
If you get federal money, you must return measurements. (May 2000)
Test every grade every year & publish results. (Apr 2000)
Link block grants & vouchers to student testing. (Feb 2000)
State should enforce standards, not micromanage schools. (Dec 1999)
Develop tests locally - no national tests. (Dec 1999)
Help failing students pass - without social promotion. (Mar 1999)
College
Increase the size of Pell grants. (Feb 2005)
We've increased Pell Grants by a million students. (Oct 2004)
Community college provides the skills to people to fill jobs. (Oct 2004)
$25B over 10 years for reading, Pell Grants, & charters. (Oct 2000)
$1.5B for state merit scholarships to college. (Aug 2000)
$275M for pre-paid college tuition tax credits. (Aug 2000)
$1.3B to help students in college-prep math & science. (Jun 2000)
Education Spending
Only a liberal would say 49% more funding isn't enough. (Oct 2004)
Will fund early intervention programs to help high-schoolers. (Sep 2004)
$5,000 Grants for poor students in math & sciences. (May 2004)
Fact Check: NCLB increased school funding, but shy by $5.4B. (Jan 2004)
Increased per-student funding by almost 60%. (Aug 2003)
Increased school funding by $11B since taking office. (Aug 2003)
Feds give 6% of money; but 60% for �paperwork-filler-outer�. (Oct 2000)
$900M to improve Indian schools. (Aug 2000)
$400M more for after-school programs, via block grants. (Jul 2000)
$5B reading program; mixing phonics & literature. (Apr 2000)
$2B for teachers; mandates are optional. (Apr 2000)
$400 deductible when teachers spend own money on classrooms. (Apr 2000)
Expand Education Savings Accounts to $5000 per year. (Oct 1999)
School Choice
$300M for Pell Grants for Kids for non-public schools. (Jan 2008)
Give options for kids trapped in failing schools. (Aug 2003)
Increased funding to $200M for charter schools. (Aug 2003)
Favors rigorous testing over school choice. (Jun 2003)
Parents & children must have other options when schools fail. (Jan 2001)
Pushes OPTIONS for private schools; without saying VOUCHERS. (Jan 2001)
Vouchers are up to states; allow local control. (Oct 2000)
Allow �charter states� as well as charter schools. (Sep 2000)
One size does not fit all in education. (Aug 2000)
Money from failed schools can go to charters or tutors too. (May 2000)
Tax money to religious schools OK, if they�re teaching kids. (May 2000)
Profit-making schools OK, as long as kids learn. (May 2000)
Fund 2,000 charter schools; defund failing schools. (Apr 2000)
Don�t subsidize problems in schools; solve them. (Mar 2000)
If schools fail for 3 years, funding becomes �portable�. (Feb 2000)
$3 billion for Charter School Fund. (Oct 1999)
School decisions by parents, not federal judges. (Aug 1999)
Let poor people choose their schools, like rich people do. (Aug 1999)
Supports vouchers, including private or religious schools. (Dec 1998)
Vouchers tied to �accountability system�. (Mar 1998)
�Home rule� with state standards. (Feb 1995)
Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)

George W. Bush on Energy & Oil

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Reduce gas consumption by 20% over 10 years. (May 2007)
Reduce gasoline usage by 20% in 10 years. (Jan 2007)
Signing statement: No whistleblower law for nuclear agencies. (Apr 2006)
FactCheck: US grew more dependent on foreign oil under Bush. (Feb 2006)
Replace 75% of oil imports from Mideast by 2025. (Jan 2006)
End America's addiction to oil. (Jan 2006)
Safe nuclear energy & less dependence on foreign energy. (Feb 2005)
O'Neill: Industry overruled environment in energy taskforce. (Jan 2004)
Energy plan is about reducing oil imports, not cheap energy. (Jun 2003)
Incentives for high-mileage cars, but drill for more oil. (May 2001)
More exploration, more nuclear, more energy research. (May 2001)
Make Amtrak more efficient and competitive. (Sep 2000)
Natural gas is hemispheric; find it in our own neighborhood. (Feb 2001)
Clarify rules to allow for more nuclear power generation. (Oct 2000)
Better to drill ANWR than import oil from Saddam Hussein. (Oct 2000)
Replenish energy supplies with new domestic coal & pipelines. (Oct 2000)
Use ANWR fees for alternative energy and home oil help. (Oct 2000)
Look for oil in US rather than tap into emergency reserves. (Sep 2000)
Remove federal impediments to states� clean energy. (Sep 2000)
Explore ANWR; explore for gas; reduce foreign dependence. (Jan 2000)
Wean from oil, via electric deregulation & natural gas. (Dec 1999)
Global Warming
International treaty to reverse growth of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2008)
The Kyoto Treaty would have cost America a lot of jobs. (Oct 2004)
Kyoto Treaty is the "emperor with no clothes". (Aug 2004)
$1.7 billion program will make hydrogen cars common by 2020. (Jan 2004)
Energy production overrules CO2 emissions. (Jan 2004)
$1.2B to develop hydrogen fuel via private partnerships. (Aug 2003)
Reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% over next decade. (Aug 2003)
Rejected CO2 trading permits as solution to global warming. (Jun 2003)
Solution to global warming is safe & clean nuclear power. (Jun 2003)
Abandons campaign pledge to reduce CO2 emissions. (Mar 2001)
CO2 is not a pollutant under CAA; no emission caps. (Feb 2001)
Scientists are unsure about global warming. (Oct 2000)
Kyoto Treaty puts too much burden on US. (Oct 2000)
Opposes Kyoto treaty, ESA, & other intrusive regulations. (Nov 1999)
Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)

George W. Bush on Environment

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Proposed different measures to improve the environment. (Oct 2004)
Clear Skies Initiative improves air quality now. (Aug 2003)
Restrict wetland development, but not arsenic or CO2. (Apr 2001)
More lead emission reporting requirements. (Apr 2001)
Weaken Clean Air; no comment on Clean Water. (Nov 2000)
Incentives for private land stewardship & conservation. (Jun 2000)
Conservation partnerships to protect lands & watersheds. (Jun 2000)
$60M for private stewardship; tax break on conservation land. (Jun 2000)
Superfund failing: too costly; too litigious; too complex. (Apr 2000)
Keep drilling; keep dams; keep private property. (Apr 2000)
Brownfields + Parks
Proposes $211M to cleaning up brownfields. (Aug 2003)
$450M annually for wildlife and open spaces. (Sep 2000)
$4.9B to repair �crumbling� national parks. (Sep 2000)
Reinvest in Conservation Fund; repair parks & refuges. (Apr 2000)
Federal Role
Good stewardship is personal responsibility and public value. (Aug 2003)
Natural resources & environment funding in FY04 highest ever. (Aug 2003)
Federal standards+local collaboration; no command & control. (Oct 2000)
Replace mandate/regulate/litigate with decentralized efforts. (Sep 2000)
Can�t sue our way to clean air & water--work with industry. (Apr 2000)
Keep fed enviro role but give money & flexibility to states. (Apr 2000)
Base enviro decisions on science & market-driven solutions. (Apr 2000)

George W. Bush on Families & Children

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Defend the institution of marriage against activist judges. (Jan 2004)
New relief plans focus on the American family. (Aug 2003)
Tax cut plan helps single people as well as families. (Nov 2000)
Internet filters, ratings, & parental monitoring for kids. (Oct 2000)
Paying taxes hurts family time for middle class. (Sep 2000)
Blueprint: Focus on community; adoption; fatherhood; safety. (Sep 2000)
Safety at school & home: Project Sentry & Project ChildSafe. (Sep 2000)
Teach our children the values that defeat violence. (Aug 2000)
Fathers� registry will promote involvement, responsibility. (Jul 2000)
$75M to support veterans to mentor youth. (Jul 2000)
$2.3 billion over 5 years for adoption & child welfare. (Jul 2000)
Parental accountability is more important than trigger locks. (Mar 2000)
Leave no child behind, via improving schools & health care. (Jan 2000)
More daycare funds; caseworkers; �Second Chance� homes. (Jun 1999)
V-chip OK, but cultural changes are better. (May 1999)
Filter - or avoid - media that romanticizes violence. (Apr 1999)
Enforce child protection and child support. (Jan 1999)
Abstinence
Double funding for abstinence to prevent STDs. (Jan 2004)
Promote abstinence in schools and via churches. (Apr 2000)
Abstinence Ed should get funded as much as Sex Ed. (Jun 1999)
Appropriate to draw a moral line for children. (Jun 1999)
Teach kids right (abstinence) and wrong (drugs & gangs). (Apr 1998)

George W. Bush on Foreign Policy

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History's verdict takes time to reveal itself. (Feb 2008)
Define a Palestinian state, at peace with Israel, in 2008. (Jan 2008)
Iranian regime must not be permitted to gain nuclear weapons. (Jan 2006)
Fight disease and spread hope in hopeless lands. (Jan 2006)
Made unpopular decisions for great American values. (Oct 2004)
Allies are dealing with Iran and North Korea with America. (Oct 2004)
Free nations will help us achieve the peace we all want. (Sep 2004)
We ought to be working with the African Union. (Sep 2004)
US establishes UN Democracy Fund. (Sep 2004)
Allies deserve the respect of all Americans. (Sep 2004)
Foreign affairs is interpersonal leadership, not knowledge. (Aug 2004)
Full transition to democratic Iraq by Jan. 2005. (May 2004)
National Endowment for Democracy in the Middle East. (Jan 2004)
Tilt back toward Israel. (Jan 2004)
Vietnam: Trade better for human rights than sanctions. (Oct 2000)
Supported force in Mideast & Balkans, not Haiti & Somalia. (Oct 2000)
Africa�s important but not a priority; no nation-building. (Oct 2000)
Keep troops in Korea & NATO; not in Haiti & Balkans. (Oct 2000)
Puerto Rico: Back statehood if majority votes for it. (Sep 2000)
Will keep sanctions against Cuba. (Aug 2000)
US will be a friend to Latin American democracies. (Aug 2000)
Patrol borders, but also invest in Latin America. (Aug 2000)
Africa: Rally world to help AIDS, but not with US funds. (Jan 2000)
Mexico: Free trade, but with more border patrols. (Oct 1998)
China
Six-party talks are better than taking on North Korea alone. (Sep 2004)
The six-party talks will unwind when we have bilateral talks. (Sep 2004)
Must have China's leverage on Kim Jong Il. (Sep 2004)
Abandoned ambiguity with China to horror of own diplomats. (Jun 2003)
Do �whatever it takes� to defend Taiwan, including military. (Apr 2001)
Maintain relations with both Taiwan & China. (Apr 2000)
Defend Taiwan if China violates one-China policy. (Mar 2000)
No strategic ambiguity: US will defend Taiwan against China. (Feb 2000)
China is an American competitor, not a friend. (Feb 2000)
Entrepreneurial China trade differs from totalitarian Cuba. (Jan 2000)
China�s taste of freedom encourages capitalism�s growth. (Dec 1999)
China: Reaction to espionage was not serious and not enough. (May 1999)
Cox Report warrants review of all export controls to China. (May 1999)
Internationalism
Kerry wants a global test while I will be resolute. (Oct 2004)
Won't allow foreigners to make national security decisions. (Oct 2004)
Other nations are sacrificing with us. (Oct 2004)
Hope we never have to take preemptive military action. (Sep 2004)
Take preemptive action in order to make America secure. (Sep 2004)
No �global test�: protect Americans even if unpopular abroad. (Sep 2004)
America will never seek a permission slip for self-defense. (Jan 2004)
Bush Doctrine: pre-emptive strikes for US defense. (Dec 2003)
Help poor countries around the world. (Aug 2003)
United States returning to UNESCO. (Sep 2002)
Bush compromises between internationalists and isolationists. (Oct 2000)
US should humbly empower other countries, not dictate. (Oct 2000)
America should be a humble nation, but project strength. (Oct 2000)
Vital interests: US or allies threatened; we can win & exit. (Oct 2000)
US troops will never be under UN command. (Oct 2000)
Less intervention abroad and unilateral nuclear cuts at home. (Sep 2000)
Reform UN & IMF; strengthen NATO. (Apr 2000)
Brokering peace requires diligence and patience. (Mar 2000)
America should speak loudly and carry a big stick. (Dec 1999)
America should act as the leader of the free world. (Dec 1999)
Foreign policy with a touch of iron & a sharpened sword. (Nov 1999)
Russia
Continue working with Putin in the future. (Sep 2004)
Focus on Russia as part of Europe. (Jun 2003)
Russia nukes: demand inventory; pay for dismantling. (Apr 2000)
Russia funding: replace IMF loans with $ to people. (Apr 2000)
Pressure Russia financially to ease up on Chechnya. (Apr 2000)
Focus on Big Three: Russia, China, & India. (Dec 1999)

George W. Bush on Free Trade

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Open more markets to keep America competitive. (Jan 2006)
Fact Check: Free trade tempered by steel protectionism. (Jan 2004)
Tariffs over free trade, for steel industry. (Jan 2004)
Repeals steel tariffs he imposed in 2002. (Dec 2003)
Don�t link trade to environment and labor. (Sep 2000)
Sow free trade and farmers will reap. (Jan 2000)
A free market promotes dreams and individuality. (Dec 1999)
Import fees are not the answer to foreign competition. (Dec 1999)
The fearful build walls; the confident demolish them. (Jun 1999)
NAFTA + WTO
Establish Free Trade Area of the Americas by 2005. (Apr 2001)
Add Chile, Brazil, Argentina, & others to NAFTA. (Oct 2000)
No trade barriers from Alaska to the tip of Cape Horn. (Apr 2000)
Fast Track in west; WTO in east. (Apr 2000)
Supports Fast Track; WTO; NAFTA; anti-dumping. (Apr 2000)

George W. Bush on Government Reform

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Trust in government is undermined by congressional earmarks. (Jan 2008)
FactCheck: Earmark veto threat takes no effect until 2009. (Jan 2008)
Expose every earmark to a vote; cut earmarks in half by 2008. (Jan 2007)
Congress should pass the line-item veto. (Jan 2006)
Pass medical liability reform this year. (Jan 2006)
FactCheck: Kerry authored 7 bills, not 5 that Bush claims. (Oct 2004)
Loves government, but keep it restricted. (Mar 2001)
Big government cannot be compassionate. (Nov 2000)
Regulatory style: like Reagan, get government out of the way. (Oct 2000)
We believe in people; they believe in government. (Oct 2000)
Make govt citizen-centered, results-oriented & market-based. (Jun 2000)
Restore cooperation with Congress, to accomplish more. (Jun 2000)
Pay for tax cuts with cash, not corporate loopholes. (Jan 2000)
Meet basic priorities, & return leftovers to taxpayers. (Jan 2000)
No legislating from the bench-judges should just interpret. (Jan 2000)
Term limits for state representatives and governors. (Jul 1998)
Reform the court system to serve people, not lawyers. (Feb 2000)
Favors Tort Reform to make it harder to sue corporations. (Oct 1999)
No lawsuits on good-faith acts. (Jun 1999)
Campaign Finance Reform
Private soft money OK, with full & prompt disclosure. (Mar 2001)
Ban soft money, but no public financing of elections. (Oct 2000)
Ban some soft money; fewer restrictions on individuals. (Sep 2000)
No government takeover of campaign finance. (Mar 2000)
Full disclosure and no giving limits. (Mar 2000)
No corporate or union soft money. (Feb 2000)
Support tweaking campaign finance rules & upping $1000 limit. (Jul 1999)

George W. Bush on Gun Control

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Make America safer by prosecuting criminals with guns. (Oct 2004)
If gun laws are broken, hold people accountable. (Oct 2000)
First, enforce the law; then keep guns from wrong people. (Oct 2000)
Restrict lawsuits against gun makers. (Sep 2000)
Government should pay for voluntary trigger locks. (May 2000)
Project Sentry: juvenile gun laws & school accountability. (Apr 2000)
Avoid Columbine via gun control, values & character ed. (Apr 2000)
Would sign, but would not push, gun restrictions. (Apr 2000)
Ban automatic weapons & high-capacity ammunition clips. (Apr 2000)
More laws & enforcement on juveniles with guns. (Apr 2000)
Best gun control is more prosecution & certain jail. (Dec 1999)
Supports gun ownership for protection and hunting. (Dec 1999)
Raise legal age for guns to 21; ban certain ammo. (Aug 1999)
No child-safety locks on guns; concealed carrying ok. (Jun 1999)
Arrest for guns in school; track juvenile offenders. (Jun 1999)
No city lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jun 1999)
Gun restrictions OK within basic right to own guns. (May 1999)
Gun show checks OK; ban guns near schools & kids. (Apr 1999)
Assault weapon OK; waiting period not OK. (Apr 1999)

George W. Bush on Health Care

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FactCheck: Tax deduction insures at most 9M, & not poorest. (Jan 2008)
$7,500 tax deduction for health insurance. (Jan 2007)
Support wider use of electronic records for health care. (Jan 2006)
FactCheck: British blocked flu vaccine, not Bush. (Oct 2004)
I haven't gotten a flu shot, and I don't intend to. (Oct 2004)
Kerry's health care plan is an empty promise. (Oct 2004)
The US healthcare system is the envy of the world. (Oct 2004)
Veterans are getting very good health care. (Oct 2004)
FactCheck: Kerry's plan doesn't put bureaucrats in control. (Oct 2004)
Double the NIH budget to $28 billion. (Oct 2004)
Kerry's healthcare plan will ruin the quality of healthcare. (Oct 2004)
$15B for international AIDS treatment. (Sep 2004)
Will enroll millions of poor children in health programs. (Sep 2004)
Government-run health care is the wrong prescription. (Jan 2004)
Endorses billions more in health care funding. (Aug 2003)
Senior Rx: �Immediate Helping Hand� now; more later. (Jan 2001)
Absolutely opposed to a national health care plan. (Oct 2000)
Medical Savings Accounts part of affordable access & choice. (Oct 2000)
Claims of immediate help are only true for poorer families. (Oct 2000)
Invest $27B in NIH to cure Alzheimer�s & other diseases. (Sep 2000)
Government HMOs not the answer for Social Security. (Sep 2000)
Family Health Credit: pay for 90% of basic low-income policy. (Apr 2000)
$3.6B for 1,200 new community health centers. (Apr 2000)
Expand and Reform Medical Savings Accounts:. (Apr 2000)
Opposes doctor assisted suicide. (Apr 2000)
Restrict teenage smoking by tough state & federal laws. (Mar 2000)
Health insurance for kids from tobacco settlement. (Jun 1999)
More funding for disability assistance. (Jun 2000)
Insurance coverage
Expand consumer choice, not government control. (Jan 2008)
Association health plans for small business. (Feb 2005)
Allow small firms to join together to purchase insurance. (Sep 2004)
Health savings accounts with choice of coverage. (Jan 2004)
100% tax deduction for catastrophic health insurance. (Jan 2004)
Everyone should be able to choose a health plan. (Aug 2003)
Lift restrictions on Medical Savings Accounts. (Aug 2003)
Ask �are we getting health care?� not �are we uninsured?�. (Oct 2000)
Link small businesses together in large insurance pools. (Oct 2000)
Cover 3 million uninsured at a 10-year cost of $135 billion. (Sep 2000)
Small business health insurance via trade associations. (Apr 2000)
More CHIPs; more multistate HMOs. (Apr 2000)
New Prosperity Initiative: $2,000 health ins. tax credit. (Apr 2000)
Medicare + Medicaid
We got Medicare reform done. (Oct 2004)
Medicare bill uses market-based solutions to reduce costs. (Aug 2004)
Medicare Rx plan: immediate help, then senior choice. (Oct 2000)
Cap senior prescription costs at $6,000 per year. (Sep 2000)
$158B for Medicare prescriptions & subsidized premiums. (Sep 2000)
Choice of Medicare, free equivalent, or adding own $. (Sep 2000)
Second bill to Congress: $48B for immediate Rx help. (Sep 2000)
All seniors entitled to Medicare; poor seniors subsidized. (Sep 2000)
$7.4B for nursing home insurance via tax deductions. (May 2000)
Replace 132,000-page Medicare document with senior choice. (Jan 2000)
Patient Rights
Supports passage of Patient's Bill of Rights. (Aug 2003)
Patient Rights: No gatekeepers for gynecologists. (Oct 2000)
Give seniors choice, not bureaucrats; give incentives too. (Sep 2000)
Health care access via empowerment, not nationalizing. (Apr 2000)
Private alternatives & state reforms come first. (Apr 2000)
HMOs should cover emergency room; & gynecology directly. (Mar 2000)
Create Review Board to hear HMO complaints. (Dec 1999)
Prescription Drugs
FactCheck: Bush opposed drug reimports, but so did Clinton. (Oct 2004)
FactCheck: Only 19% of poor seniors use Drug Discount cards. (Oct 2004)
Make sure the drugs from Canada cure and don't kill you. (Oct 2004)
Senior Rx coverage without government dictates. (Aug 2003)
Give states money to help poor seniors buy medicine. (Oct 2000)
Medicare Rx drug coverage for low-income seniors. (Mar 2000)
Tort Reform
Flu vaccine shortage from litigation worries. (Oct 2004)
Lack of market forces and lawsuits increase healthcare costs. (Oct 2004)
FactCheck: Frivolous lawsuits do not cost government $28B. (Oct 2004)
Pass medical liability reform to make health care affordable. (Sep 2004)
Lower care costs; reform taxes; limit lawsuits. (Jul 1998)
Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure. (Apr 1999)

George W. Bush on Homeland Security

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FactCheck: Wiretapping authority foiled no terrorist plots. (Jan 2008)
War on Terror is a decisive ideological struggle. (Jan 2007)
92,000 more in Armed Forces; plus Civilian Reserve Corps. (Jan 2007)
Signing statement: Only president decides which intel to use. (Apr 2006)
FactCheck: Yes, there are more democracies now, but not Iraq. (Feb 2006)
Support democratic reform across the broader Middle East. (Jan 2006)
Post-WWII world has grown from 24 lonely democracies to 122. (Jan 2006)
Has used Patriot Act to thwart several terrorist attacks. (Oct 2005)
We are not going to have a draft. (Oct 2004)
We've tripled the homeland security budget. (Oct 2004)
Decreased funding for dealing with nuclear proliferation. (Sep 2004)
Bush�s stated military service record is incorrect. (Oct 2000)
AWOL in Air Guard? Maybe not, but didn�t meet obligations. (Oct 2000)
Opposed Somalia intervention when it became nation-building. (Oct 2000)
Be world�s peacemaker instead of world�s policeman. (Oct 2000)
Rebuild military so it can fulfill mission to prevent war. (Oct 2000)
Bush says military not ready; Pentagon disagrees. (Aug 2000)
Post-Vietnam: just cause; clear goal; overwhelming victory. (Aug 2000)
Lowest possible number of nukes consistent with security. (May 2000)
Use arms to defend Europe, Far East, Mideast, & Panama. (Feb 2000)
US military is key to preserving world peace. (Apr 1998)
Military Personnel
Increased military pay by 4% per year. (Aug 2003)
$400M for renovating and improving military housing. (Aug 2003)
Focus on mobility and swiftness, not size of military. (Feb 2001)
Spend money on soldiers before sending them to hot spots. (Oct 2000)
Gays in military OK; �Don�t Ask, Don�t Tell� OK. (Sep 2000)
Better equipment, better training, and better pay. (Aug 2000)
$1B more for salary; $20B more for R&D for new weapons. (May 2000)
Missile Defense
Missile defense protects America. (Sep 2004)
Missile defense for security, not for military advantage. (Aug 2003)
Withdrew from ABM Treaty; now $9B for missile defense. (Aug 2003)
Listens to Europeans on SDI, but �intent on the right thing�. (Jun 2001)
The defenses we build must protect us all: include allies. (Feb 2001)
SDI: think beyond Cold War, but convince Europe & Russia. (Aug 2000)
Post-Cold War: remove weapons & high-alert; build SDI. (May 2000)
Russia: jointly reduce missiles; but no joint SDI. (May 2000)
SDI needed for defense against rogue states & terrorists. (May 2000)
War on Terror
9/11: The people who attacked us will hear from us soon. (Jun 2007)
Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists. (Jun 2007)
OK to waive torture ban if terrorist attack prevented. (Apr 2006)
Military lawyers subject to White House legal conclusions. (Apr 2006)
For long-term peace, end conditions that feed radicalism. (Feb 2005)
FactCheck: Bush initially opposed dept. of homeland security. (Oct 2004)
Saddam Hussein now sits in a prison cell and we are safer. (Sep 2004)
Stay on the offensive and spread liberty to defeat terrorism. (Sep 2004)
Make sure we keep weapons out of the hands of Al Qaida. (Sep 2004)
We have to be right 100 percent of the time to fight terror. (Sep 2004)
We have tripled the amount of money on homeland security. (Sep 2004)
You cannot change positions in the War on Terror. (Sep 2004)
Win the war on terror by spreading freedom. (Sep 2004)
Bush says Geneva Convention doesn't apply to war on terror. (Aug 2004)
Clarke: Bush wants homeland security but did not fund it. (Mar 2004)
It's false hope to think that terror is behind us. (Jan 2004)
Terrorists declared war on us-terrorism is beyond a crime. (Jan 2004)
Concedes no evidence of Saddam ties to 9-11. (Sep 2003)
Created "Ready campaign" and Ready.Gov. (Aug 2003)
Initiated reorganization of homeland defense. (Aug 2003)
Increased security of critical infrastructure. (Aug 2003)
"Axis of Evil" means US uses strength without remorse. (Jun 2003)
Pro-Muslim post-9-11 message failed. (Jun 2003)
Largest increase in defense $ in two decades: never too high. (Jan 2002)
Deter terrorists by counterstrikes & counterintelligence. (Apr 2000)

George W. Bush on Immigration

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Deploy border fence; end "catch and release". (Jan 2008)
Take pressure off border with guest worker program. (Jan 2007)
Our economy could not function without the immigrants. (Jan 2006)
Support a humane guest-worker program that rejects amnesty. (Jan 2006)
Reversed GOP's support fo English-only education. (Oct 2005)
It's time to permit temporary guest workers. (Feb 2005)
Temporary workers ok, but no amnesty. (Oct 2004)
A time-limited worker card for the illegal immigrants. (Oct 2004)
Don't believe we ought to have amnesty. (Oct 2004)
Support temporary worker program but oppose amnesty. (Jan 2004)
New temporary worker program includes illegal aliens. (Jan 2004)
Mexico: immigration reform in exchange for oil development. (Jun 2003)
Respect other languages, but teach all children English. (Nov 2000)
$500M to cut INS application time to 6 months. (Jul 2000)
Welcome Latinos; immigration is not a problem to be solved. (Jun 2000)
Make INS more �immigrant friendly�. (Jun 2000)
High tech: More H-1B worker visas; less export controls. (Apr 2000)
Farm policy: Open markets abroad; more H-2A worker visas. (Apr 2000)
Latinos enrich us; family values go past Rio Grande. (Feb 2000)
More border guards to compassionately turn away Mexicans. (Dec 1999)
Guest workers, maybe; citizenship waiting period, yes. (Aug 1999)

George W. Bush on Jobs

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FactCheck: Yes, US gained 4.6M jobs, but also lost 2.6M jobs. (Feb 2006)
US has gained 4.6M jobs since 2003. (Jan 2006)
Farm Policy
Farm bill provides $40B over 10 years for conservation. (Aug 2003)
Don�t use food as a diplomatic weapon; it hurts farmers. (Oct 2000)
Keep Freedom to Farm Act: cut price supports. (Sep 2000)
Farm policy: emergency relief; insurance; antitrust. (Apr 2000)
Family farms: Food for Peace instead of food as a weapon. (Jan 2000)
Ethanol tax incentives good for farmers and good for air. (Nov 1999)
Labor
FactCheck: Yes, 52 months of job growth, but at lower wages. (Jan 2008)
FactCheck: Bush lost 1.6M PRIVATE jobs, gained some in gov't. (Oct 2004)
Education is the best way to create jobs. (Oct 2004)
To keep jobs in US, develop energy and keep taxes low. (Oct 2004)
Will double the workforce for our job training program. (Sep 2004)
Will change outdated labor laws to offer comp-time. (Sep 2004)
Dedicated to improving economy through job growth. (Aug 2003)
Passed 13 week extension of unemployment benefits. (Aug 2003)
Not satisfied until everyone who wants a job can find one. (Aug 2003)
Flex-time & family-oriented work rules via tax code. (Oct 2000)
Tax breaks, child care & bus fare for working recipients. (Jul 1998)

George W. Bush on Principles & Values

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Believe in the goodness and wisdom of the American people. (Sep 2008)
It is a privilege to see America's greatness up close. (Feb 2008)
America wants Congress to cross the aisle to get things done. (Jan 2007)
Outperformed by Kerry in debates & campaign lost ground. (Oct 2005)
Kerry introduced some 300 bills and he's passed five. (Oct 2004)
Iraqi war and tax cuts were not mistakes. (Oct 2004)
Free societies will be hopeful societies. (Sep 2004)
This young century will be liberty's century. (Sep 2004)
America will be more secure as freedom advances. (Sep 2004)
Screens all audiences to avoid hecklers. (Aug 2004)
Comforted mother Barbara at age 7 when his sister died. (Aug 2004)
IQ of 120 puts him above 90% of the population. (Aug 2004)
Member of secret society Skull and Bones & a fraternity guy. (Aug 2004)
Bush's smirk shows he's perturbed, not that he's arrogant. (Aug 2004)
Ad: Kerry missed votes in the Senate by campaigning. (Jul 2004)
John Dean: Bush impeachable if WMD info manipulated. (May 2004)
Bush elected as the un-Clinton. (Jun 2003)
Our grandest ideal: no insignificant person was ever born. (Jan 2001)
Citizenship is as important as government. (Jan 2001)
Favorites: PB&J, tacos, Winston Churchill, kissing Laura. (Sep 2000)
No need to excuse Cheney from energy issues. (Aug 2000)
Baseball is fun, politics is not. (Jun 2000)
Priorities: Reaganesque tax cuts; education & health reform. (Mar 2000)
Challenges the orthodoxy but is still a devout conservative. (Oct 1999)
Bush�s centrism: free trade; private IRAs; no new taxes. (Jul 1999)
Government can create an environment for prosperity. (Jun 1999)
Match conservative minds with compassionate hearts. (Jun 1999)
Campaign Themes
Building a Safer, Stronger and Better America. (Aug 2004)
Calls on Americans to be citizens, not spectators. (Aug 2003)
"Compassionate conservatism" disliked by conservatives. (Jun 2003)
Communitarianism: Society over unfettered individualism. (Feb 2001)
Build a single nation of justice and opportunity. (Jan 2001)
Commitment to civility, courage, compassion and character. (Jan 2001)
End season of cynicism and politics of anger. (Nov 2000)
President should be a role model and uniter. (Nov 2000)
They have not led. We will. (Nov 2000)
Barnstorm for Reform: End D.C. cynicism & zero-sum politics. (Oct 2000)
Blueprint for the Middle Class: from birth thru retirement. (Sep 2000)
Real Plans for Real People: Bush promises honest talking. (Sep 2000)
Now is the time to do the hard things. (Aug 2000)
My generation tested limits; now we�re coming home. (Aug 2000)
Theme: change how Washington works & restore moral purpose. (Jun 2000)
Bush�s conservatism: local solutions within limited govt. (Dec 1999)
Government if necessary, not necessarily government. (Dec 1999)
�Compassionate conservatism� allows individual potential. (Mar 1999)
Prosperity with a purpose: Peaceful & prosperous future. (Mar 1999)
Leadership Style
Cheerleader at Andover & Yale; as full of energy now. (Aug 2004)
John Dean: ending Bush's secrecy will avoid scandal. (May 2004)
Clarke: Bush admin uses war on terror for political gain. (Mar 2004)
Bush places personal loyalty over loyalty to the truth. (Jan 2004)
O'Neill: Bush is an ideologue, not a centrist. (Jan 2004)
Conspicuous intelligence unwelcome in Bush White House. (Jun 2003)
Has not succeeded at goal of being above party & ideology. (Jun 2003)
Reads people well; prefers one-on-one with legislators. (Oct 2000)
A leader has vision, credibility, and loyalty to friends. (Oct 2000)
End bickering in Washington to revive politics. (Oct 2000)
Put U.S. interests first and execute goals with good team. (Oct 2000)
The president must have credibility; Gore doesn�t. (Oct 2000)
Leads by building consensus, not by following polls. (Oct 2000)
Uphold law of the land & the dignity of the office. (Aug 2000)
Bush has �hands-off� style, says the test is good decisions. (Aug 2000)
Surrounded by smart people, but he decides himself. (Aug 2000)
Governs by outlining ideas & letting Legislature do details. (May 1999)
Religion
Faith shapes his principles, which shape his policies. (Oct 2004)
Character determines your path; we are not the author. (Aug 2004)
Glad to sign a law "love thy neighbor". (Jun 2003)
Faith helps me in service to people. (Feb 2001)
US chosen by God to be a model among nations. (Aug 2000)
Jesus is part of my life; but won�t exclude non-Christians. (Jan 2000)
�A Charge to Keep,� hymn & painting, inspire Bush. (Dec 1999)
Charitable Choice has churches mentoring weflare clients. (Jun 1999)
Allow religious groups to address social ills. (Dec 1998)
Diminish role of govt as communities & churches take over. (Jul 1998)
Base �responsibility era� on Judeo-Christian values. (Apr 1998)
Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)

George W. Bush on Social Security

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Create a bipartisan commission to examine Social Security. (Jan 2006)
FactCheck: System may pay less, but will not go bankrupt. (Feb 2005)
FactCheck: Private accounts are a good bet, not a sure thing. (Feb 2005)
FactCheck: Only SOME of your personal account is yours. (Feb 2005)
Social Security system is headed toward bankruptcy. (Feb 2005)
Personal retirement accounts for younger workers. (Feb 2005)
Let young people use personal retirement savings accounts. (Oct 2004)
Social Security privatization will keep the system solvent. (Oct 2004)
Allow younger workers to put taxes in a personal account. (Sep 2004)
Personal retirement accounts for young workers. (Jan 2004)
Privatize SS while maintaining govt system. (Jan 2004)
Strengthen & modernize Social Security. (Aug 2003)
Create Individual Development Accounts with low-income match. (Aug 2003)
Ensure freedom of choice in retirement planning. (Aug 2003)
Minimize investment risk through diversification. (Aug 2003)
Strengthen women's retirement via catch up contributions. (Aug 2003)
Bush commission members all back privatization. (May 2001)
Forms presidential commission to reform Social Security. (Feb 2001)
Don�t treat Social Security like it�s a federal program. (Nov 2000)
Set aside $2.4T for seniors as well as younger workers. (Oct 2000)
Young workers want to invest some Social Security money. (Oct 2000)
Prohibit govt investment in the stock market, private OK. (Sep 2000)
Blueprint: Maintain retiree benefits; young get more options. (Sep 2000)
I will touch the third rail so I can fix it. (Aug 2000)
Open questions: transition costs & bad investors bailouts. (Jul 2000)
Maintain basics of government�s �most successful program�. (May 2000)
2% real return is not enough; sound investments get 6%. (May 2000)
Support retirement via government-plus-private system. (May 2000)
Privatize Social Security to take advantage of stock market. (May 2000)
No government investment in private stocks or bonds. (Apr 2000)
Consider raising retirement age. (Nov 1999)

George W. Bush on Tax Reform

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FactCheck: Expiring tax cuts typically cost $828, not $1,800. (Jan 2008)
Make the tax cuts permanent. (Jan 2006)
Re-examine the tax code from top to bottom. (Feb 2005)
FactCheck: Kerry voted to increase taxes 39 times, not 98. (Oct 2004)
Now the tax code is fairer after the tax cut. (Oct 2004)
Kerry voted to increase taxes 98 times. (Oct 2004)
Will lead a bipartisan effort to simplify the tax code. (Sep 2004)
Congress must act to make tax cuts permanent. (Jan 2004)
Everyone benefits from dividend tax reform. (Aug 2003)
Reduction in dividend taxes benefits 35 million people. (Aug 2003)
Make the end of the death tax permanent. (Aug 2003)
People should not pay more in taxes than they do for food. (Nov 2000)
Be fair and eliminate death taxes for everyone. (Oct 2000)
Don�t eliminate gas tax; ask OPEC to increase supply. (Jul 2000)
Use the marketplace to encourage people to save and invest. (Apr 2000)
New Prosperity Initiative: 6 million tax-free families. (Apr 2000)
End death tax; reduce marriage penalty; more child credits. (Apr 2000)
1997 no-tax pledge: judge results, despite breaking pledge. (Jan 2000)
$8B tax incentives for charitable contributions. (Jul 1999)
Read my tax pledge: No new taxes. (Jun 1999)
Simplify tax code to stimulate economi

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