NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are remarks by George P.
Bush as prepared for delivery at the 2004 Republican National Convention:
No matter how often I visit New York, I never tire of looking at the
Statue of Liberty.
I can't help but reflect upon the impression she must have made on our
weary but hopeful ancestors whose first glimpse of America was that inspiring
silhouette.
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe
free."
Although many immigrants could not read the words, the outstretched arm
that pierced the heavens was clear affirmation that they had found what they
were seeking -- the land of freedom and opportunity.
In return, these immigrants, and those who followed them, made this
country stronger through their labor; safer through their sacrifice in
defending its shores; and richer through diversity.
Our Party has always represented the interests of all people seeking
opportunity.
We are the home of entrepreneurs.
Men and women who want to know the pride of accomplishment. The honor of
self-sufficiency.
We meet in New York to reaffirm our commitment to these individuals -
whether new to our country or born in the heartland.
That commitment begins with our children.
President Bush introduced and signed into law the No Child Left Behind
initiative to raise standards, strengthen accountability, and improve student
achievement in every school in America.
It's based on a simple but revolutionary idea: Every child can learn.
And every child deserves our best effort to help them succeed. President
Bush has provided the largest education funding increase in history. And, we
are already seeing impressive results.
For the first time since Florida started testing students, we are above
the national average in reading, at the national average in math, and among
the top ten states in writing!
Another way President Bush has fostered the American Dream is through tax
relief. Letting people keep more of their own money helps them pay the
mortgage. Save for college. Start a business.
When small business owners keep more of their earnings, they are more
likely to expand and add jobs. This, in turn, allows others to earn a paycheck
and support a family.
Thanks to President Bush's leadership, more people than ever own their
home. And, more than half of minorities are now home owners -- the highest
level in history.
The President's American Dream Downpayment Act is helping people overcome
one of the biggest hurdles to being a homeowner -- finding the money for a
downpayment.
Since the President announced his plan in 2002, more than 1.6 million
minorities have become homeowners.
Men and women who work hard for decades should not be forced to relinquish
the American Dream in retirement.
For those now in or near retirement, President Bush will always uphold the
promise of Social Security. But President Bush understands that Social
Security needs to be fixed to help make it more secure for our younger
workers.
He believes that younger workers should have the opportunity to take some
of their Social Security payments and put them into personal accounts that
they own and control.
People should be able to build a nest egg that they can draw from during
their golden years and pass on to their children and grandchildren.
Guided by Liberty's lamp, our Party and our President will continue to
preserve the American Dream for every individual who seeks it.
"I lift my lamp beside the golden door."
"Yo levanto mi lampara al lado de la puerta dorada."
Juntos, debemos abrir la puerta de oportunidad por la reelecion del
Presidente George W. Bush!
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