George W. Bush Institute

A home for principled thought and practical action

The George W. Bush Institute advances policy initiatives that expand freedom, opportunity, responsibility, and compassion — timeless ideals that inspired our nation's founders.

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Domestic Initiatives

We champion the conditions that help people build independent, meaningful lives and share in the promise of America.

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Education & the Workforce
American Economic Opportunity
Immigration
Veteran Mental Health

Developing Leaders

We cultivate the next generation of principled leaders who will define the future of our nation and the world through their character, vision, and courage.

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Presidential Leadership Scholars
Capitol Hill Leadership Scholars
SMU-Bush Institute Principled Leadership Program

Global Initiatives

We support the principles of freedom, democracy, and human dignity that are the foundation of a peaceful and prosperous world.

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Global Health
Freedom and Democracy

“I believe that free markets open the path to opportunity, that a successful society requires personal responsibility, that freedom is universal and transformative, and that every human life has dignity and value.”

—President George W. Bush

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