The George W. Bush administration has become one of the most controversial in American history. The president that once enjoyed a post-9/11 astronomical approval rating as high as 88% ranked almost as low in his second term as any president in history. George Bush's presidency has been white-hot controversial. Fueling the controversies have been his speeches and public statements ("axis of evil," "mission accomplished," etc.). In this volume the most critical issues of this presidental era are brought to the forefront, examined through primary-document excerpts from presidental speeches, public statements, and letters, and from opposing congressional arguments. Over 70 primary documents on 36 issues address the Bush administration's economic, domestic, and foreign policy, and response to terrorism, including: BLthe Enron trial BLsocial security reform BLNo Child Left Behind BLThe Patriot Act BLthe Abu Ghraib scandal BLthe response to Hurricane Katrina BLKyoto Climate Protocol BLFaith-based and community initiatives BLAttack on Afghanistan Introductory sections set the context for each document, and extensive lists of web sites and further reading sources supplement the material. This volume is an excellent resource for helping students understand events that will affect the U.S. for years to come.