In 1994 , Bush runs for Governor of Texas despite his parents ' opposition . In 2000 , he makes a successful bid to become President . Following the September 11 attacks in 2001 , Bush labels Iran , Iraq , and North Korea as the " axis of evil " . In 2002 , Bush searches for evidence that Saddam was creating nuclear weapons , and has the army prepared . All of Bush 's White House staff supports him except Secretary of State Colin Powell , who states that invading Iraq would destabilize the country . Powell is generally overruled by Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld , who insist that the war would secure the United States ' status as sole global superpower while spreading democracy throughout the Middle East
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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