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I am proud of my administration's record: Bush By Lalit K Jha
Washington, Jan 17 (PTI) US President George W Bush Saturday said he is proud of his administration's records and thanked American citizens to give him an opportunity to serve the nation for eight years.
In his weekly radio address, the last one of his
presidency, Bush said: "I will depart office proud of my
Administration's record. And I will spend the rest of my life
grateful for the opportunity to have served as President of
the greatest nation on Earth."
"We have been inspired by those of you who reach out to
feed the hungry, clothe the needy, and care for the sick. We
have been moved by the courage and devotion of those of you
who wear the uniform," Bush said adding that serving as the US
President has been an incredible honour for him.
"In hundreds of broadcasts, I have talked to you about
important issues affecting our security and our prosperity.
And today, in my final address, I want to send a simple and
heartfelt message: Thank you," said the outgoing President.
In his short speech, Bush said, "Like every individual
who has held this office before me, I have experienced
setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the
chance."
"Yet I've always acted with the best interests of our
country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I
thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions
I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to
make the tough decisions," Bush said.
In the face of threats from abroad, Bush said it can be
tempting to seek comfort by turning inward. "But we must
reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism," he
said.
Retreating behind borders would only invite danger. In
the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on
the expansion of liberty abroad. If America does not lead the
cause of freedom, that cause will not be led, he argued.
Eight years ago, "on a cold January morning, I stood on
the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the
Bible, and swore a sacred oath to defend our people and our
Constitution. On that day, I spoke of our Nation's grand story
of courage and its simple dream of dignity," Bush said.
Next week, my term of service will come to an end –- but
that story and that dream will continue," he concluded. PTI
LKJ
PMR
In his weekly radio address, the last one of his
presidency, Bush said: "I will depart office proud of my
Administration's record. And I will spend the rest of my life
grateful for the opportunity to have served as President of
the greatest nation on Earth."
"We have been inspired by those of you who reach out to
feed the hungry, clothe the needy, and care for the sick. We
have been moved by the courage and devotion of those of you
who wear the uniform," Bush said adding that serving as the US
President has been an incredible honour for him.
"In hundreds of broadcasts, I have talked to you about
important issues affecting our security and our prosperity.
And today, in my final address, I want to send a simple and
heartfelt message: Thank you," said the outgoing President.
In his short speech, Bush said, "Like every individual
who has held this office before me, I have experienced
setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the
chance."
"Yet I've always acted with the best interests of our
country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I
thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions
I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to
make the tough decisions," Bush said.
In the face of threats from abroad, Bush said it can be
tempting to seek comfort by turning inward. "But we must
reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism," he
said.
Retreating behind borders would only invite danger. In
the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on
the expansion of liberty abroad. If America does not lead the
cause of freedom, that cause will not be led, he argued.
Eight years ago, "on a cold January morning, I stood on
the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the
Bible, and swore a sacred oath to defend our people and our
Constitution. On that day, I spoke of our Nation's grand story
of courage and its simple dream of dignity," Bush said.
Next week, my term of service will come to an end –- but
that story and that dream will continue," he concluded. PTI
LKJ
PMR
