I do believe in the sanctity of marriage. ...But I don't see that as conflict with being a tolerant person or an understanding person.
George W. BushI fully understand it's important to maintain the separation of church and state. We don't want the state to become the church, nor do we want the church to become the state.
George W. BushNot far from here where we gather today is a symbol of freedom familiar to all Americans -- the Liberty Bell. When the Declaration of Independence was first read in public, the Liberty Bell was sounded in celebration, and a witness said: "It rang as if it meant something."
George W. BushOur enemies send other people's children on missions of suicide and murder. They embrace tyranny and death as a cause and a creed. We stand for a different choice - made long ago, on the day of our founding. We affirm it again today. We choose freedom and the dignity of every life.
George W. Bush