George W. Bush Quotes

I came to this office to solve problems, and not pass them on to future Presidents and future generations.

Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction.

I was always at about 70/30. About 70 percent of the people of my district appreciated me, and about 30 percent had quite another view of me.

For states that support terror, it is not enough that the consequences be costly-they must be devastating

Liberty can change habits.

I think a lot of the national Democrats believe that, you know, Iraq is a distraction and not part of the War on Terror. They've said so. And I strongly disagree.

Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.

According to Muslim teachings, God first revealed His word in the Holy Qur'an to the prophet, Muhammad, during the month of Ramadan. That word has guided billions of believers across the centuries, and those believers built a culture of learning and literature and science. All the world continues to benefit from this faith and its achievements.

Iraq is no diversion. It is a place where civilization is taking a decisive stand against chaos and terror, we must not waver.

•“I don’t have the foggiest idea about what I think about international, foreign policy.”

One thing you had to learn [after the presidency] was that you no longer had the sense of responsibility that became ingrained in your system.

The key thing about life is to be true to a set of beliefs. And to be genuine.

The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth... an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.

I feel blessed to have been raised a Texan.

Of all states that understands local control of schools, Iowa is such a state.

I can't tell you what it's like to be in Europe, for example, to be talking about the greatness of America. But the true greatness of America are the people.

I also have picked a secretary for Housing and Human Development. Mel Martinez from the state of Florida.

Golf is something I love. It's been a part of my family's history.

There are a lot of tactical decisions that, if I could have done them over, I would have.

The union of a man and a woman is the most enduring human institution, honored and encouraged in all cultures and by every religious faith." ... "Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.

Because European countries now resolve differences through negotiation and consensus, there's sometimes an assumption that the entire world functions in the same way. But let us never forget ... beyond Europe's borders, in a world where oppression and violence are very real, liberation is still a moral goal, and freedom and security still need defenders.

These aren't joyous times when we have war in Iraq. These are challenging times, and they're difficult times, and they're straining the psyche of our country. I understand that.

Nobody's ever suggested that the attacks of September the 11th were ordered by Iraq. I have suggested, however, that resentment and the lack of hope create the breeding grounds for terrorists who are willing to use suiciders to kill, to achieve an objective. I have made that case.

I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.

We've been able to watch on our television screens sophisticated weaponry find a building; and we've seen dramatic reports from the front where Pulitzer Prize-to-be winning reporters stood up and declared, the United States is attacked, and all that.

Running for governor of Texas against a very popular governor [incumbent Ann Richards] was deemed to be risky. Everybody thought I would lose. As I put in my book, my mother said, "You're going to lose!"

I'm comfortable that I made the best decisions I possibly could.

Before history is written down in books, it is written in courage.

The terrorists do not understand America. The American people do not falter under threat, and we will not allow our future to be determined by car bombers and assassins.

Ours is a nation that does not seek revenge.

Issues are won based upon whether or not you can keep this economy strong; elections are won based upon economic issues and national security issues.

I believe we owe it to our children and grandchildren to stay engaged and to help spread liberty and to help reformers.

We say to seniors, we understand how important prescription drug coverage, so prescription drugs will be an ingrinable part of the Medicare plan.

The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons.

It's important to reach out to moderate Arab nations, like Jordan and Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

First of all, I don't see America having problems.

If you're asking me as the President, would I understand reality, I do.

What's the sense of sending $2 million missiles to hit a $10 tent that's empty?

I want our enemies to understand that don't think that their violent acts are going to cause this president to leave before the job is done. And I want our troops to understand we respect them and that the sacrifices they make are noble and necessary for peace.

The legislature's job is to write law. It's the executive branch's job to interpret law.

You might want to comment on that, Honorable.

The freedom movement is built around the principle of democracy and universality of freedom.

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

The course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others.

The terrorists know that the outcome will leave them emboldened or defeated. So they are waging a campaign of murder and destruction. And there is no limit to the innocent lives they are willing to take.

I believe in grace because I've seen it and peace because I've felt it and forgiveness because I've needed it.

Pushing legislation that would undercut our troops just as we're beginning to make progress in Baghdad.

I don't think you're entitled to read my mail between my daughters and me.