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George W. Bush

Republican from Texas

George W. Bush is the 43rd president of the United States. He was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2001, re-elected on Nov. 2, 2004, and sworn in for a second term on Jan. 20, 2005. Prior to his presidency, President Bush served six years as the 46th governor of the state of Texas.

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Recent statements by George W. Bush

False Barack Obama said "he's going to attack Pakistan and embrace (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad."
Sunday, February 10th, 2008 in Camp David
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Recent stories featuring George W. Bush

Obama would keep his enemies closer: In what looks to be the new political wedge of this campaign, John McCain and Barack Obama exchange fire on the issue of presidential-level diplomacy.

McCain sings off tune: The senator who sang "bomb Iran" claims that Barack Obama wants to bomb Pakistan. We find McCain is distorting Obama's remarks and give him our Pants On Fire rating.

When presidents play politics: Bill Clinton defends himself but gets it wrong, while George W. Bush takes a questionable shot at Barack Obama.

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