68 Quotes & Sayings By George W Bush

George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. He is the oldest son of George Herbert Walker Bush and Barbara Bush. His grandfather, Prescott Bush, was a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and the son of Senator George H Read more

W. Bush, the younger brother of George Herbert Walker Bush; and his uncle, Prescott Bush Sr., was a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and the father of George W.'s father, George Herbert Walker Bush.

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we....
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Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. George W. Bush
It's a time of sorrow and sadness when we lose...
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It's a time of sorrow and sadness when we lose a loss of life. George W. Bush
One of the great things about books is sometimes there...
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One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures. George W. Bush
One of the hardest parts of my job is to...
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One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror. George W. Bush
I think war is a dangerous place.
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I think war is a dangerous place. George W. Bush
I am a war president.
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I am a war president. George W. Bush
I know the human being and fish can co-exist peacefully.
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I know the human being and fish can co-exist peacefully. George W. Bush
Government should do a few things, and do them right
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Government should do a few things, and do them right George W. Bush
We spent time on Burma and the need for the...
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We spent time on Burma and the need for the military regime there to understand that they shouldn't fear the voices of people. And yet they do. George W. Bush
They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's...
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They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program. George W. Bush
For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings....
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For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. George W. Bush
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I'll be long gone before some smart person ever figures out what happened inside this Oval Office."(Washington DC, 12 May, 2008) George W. Bush
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A great nation does not hide its history. It faces its flaws and corrects them. George W. Bush
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It’s clearly a budget. It’s got lots of numbers in it. George W. Bush
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It's important for us to explain to our nation that life is important. It's not only life of babies, but it's life of children living in, you know, the dark dungeons of the Internet. George W. Bush
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There is a huge trust. I see it all the time when people come up to me and say, 'I don't want you to let me down again.' - Boston, Mass., Oct. 3, 2000 George W. Bush
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We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers. George W. Bush
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When you know you have unconditional love, there is no point in rebellion and no need to fear failure. George W. Bush
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Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples - while judging ourselves by our best intentions. And this has strained our bonds of understanding and common purpose. But Americans, I think, have a great advantage. To renew our unity, we only need to remember our values. We have never been held together by blood or background. We are bound by things of the spirit — by shared commitments to common ideals. George W. Bush
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My parents never projected their dreams onto me. If they hoped I would be a great pitcher, or political figure, or artist (no chance), they never told me about it. Their view of parenting was to offer love and encourage me to chart my own path. George W. Bush
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It will take time to restore chaos George W. Bush
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When the Holy Father passed away in 2005, Laura, Dad, Bill Clinton, and I flew together to his funeral in Rome. It was the first time an American president had attended the funeral of a pope, let alone brought two of his predecessors. George W. Bush
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There are cameras nowadays that have been developed to tell the difference between a squirrel and a bomb. George W. Bush
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I support same-sex civil unions and I believe no should be denied their rights George W. Bush
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The military was providing him (George H.W. Bush) with an education that was not available at Andover or Yale. George W. Bush
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My problem was not only drinking; it was selfishness. The booze was leading me to put myself ahead of others, especially my family. I loved Laura and the girls too much to let that happen. Faith showed me a way out. George W. Bush
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Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time everywhere George W. Bush
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I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon. George W. Bush
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I frankly felt like the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable. And I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality. George W. Bush
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But the truth is that I never had to search for a role model. I was the son of George Bush. George W. Bush
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Those were comfortable, carefree years. The word I’d use now is idyllic. On Friday nights, we cheered on the Bulldogs of Midland High. On Sunday mornings, we went to church. Nobody locked their doors. Years later, when I would speak about the American Dream, it was Midland I had in mind. George W. Bush
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Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure. George W. Bush
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This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war. George W. Bush
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The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got. George W. Bush
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I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace. George W. Bush
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I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure. George W. Bush
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We will build new ships to carry man forward into the universe, to gain a new foothold on the moon and to prepare for new journeys to the worlds beyond our own. George W. Bush
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Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods. George W. Bush
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The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom. George W. Bush
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The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength. George W. Bush
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I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, there's a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve. George W. Bush
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Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended. George W. Bush
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I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging. George W. Bush
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The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend. George W. Bush
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Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are. George W. Bush
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The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war. George W. Bush
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Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people. George W. Bush
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The momentum of freedom in our world is unmistakable - and it is not carried forward by our power alone. We can trust in that greater power Who guides the unfolding of the years. And in all that is to come, we can know that His purposes are just and true. George W. Bush
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America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life. George W. Bush
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Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear. George W. Bush
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The terrorists are fighting freedom with all their cunning and cruelty because freedom is their greatest fear - and they should be afraid, because freedom is on the march. George W. Bush
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I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together. George W. Bush
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Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time. George W. Bush
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Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character. George W. Bush
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Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation. George W. Bush
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I believe a marriage is between a man and a woman. George W. Bush
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Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage. George W. Bush
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People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example; I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me. George W. Bush
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If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign. George W. Bush
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Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States. George W. Bush
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America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman. George W. Bush
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We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace. George W. Bush
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We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail. George W. Bush
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We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace. George W. Bush
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We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray. George W. Bush
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After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers. George W. Bush
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You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box. George W. Bush