I was able to adjust initially by plunging right into the book and the Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University. And it turns out that there is a good way to make a living by giving speeches.

I don't think you can run for president or be president unless you're a busy person.

America needs a military where our breast and brightest are proud to serve.

These people are trying to shake the will of the Iraqi citizens, and they want us to leave...I think the world would be better off if we did leave.

It's my first trip as president of the United States.

I understand politics and I know there's gonna be a lot of verbage.

It is one of the great goals of my administration to invigorate the spirit of involvement and citizenship. We will encourage faith-based and community programs without changing their mission.