I'm the commander -- see, I don't need to explain -- I do not need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being president.
George W. BushThat's a chapter - the last chapter - of the 20th ... 20th ... the 21st century that most of us would rather forget. The last chapter of the 20th century. This is the first chapter of the 21st century.
George W. BushSee, one of the interesting things in the Oval Office - I love to bring people into the Oval Office - right around the corner from here - and say, this is where I office, but I want you to know the office is always bigger than the person.
George W. BushI think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating.
George W. BushThe students at Yale came from all different backgrounds and all parts of the country. Within months, I knew many of them.
George W. BushWe waited for Congress to act. They couldn't act on the issue. So I just went ahead and signed an executive order which will unleash - [applause] - which says the federal agencies will not discriminate against faith-based programs. They ought to welcome the armies of compassion as opposed to turning them away.
George W. Bush