A. Bush Quotes (29 Quotes)

I picked the best person I could find, ... People know we're close. But you got to understand, because of our closeness, I know the character of the person. It's one thing to say a person can read the law -- and that's important -- and understand the law. But what also matters . . . is the intangibles. To me, a person's strength of character counts a lot.

We cannot hesitate, we cannot yield. We must do everything in our power to bring an enemy to justice before they hurt us again.

The world needs him to answer a single question Has the Iraqi regime fully and unconditionally disarmed as required by Resolution 1441 Or has it not

America will not run in defeat, and we will not forget our responsibilities. We have brought down two murderous regimes. We're driving terrorists from their sanctuaries. We're putting the terrorists on the run all across the world.

The attacks of September the 11th, 2001, show what the enemies of America did with four airplanes. We will not wait to see what terrorists or terrorist states could do with weapons of mass destruction,

If he's trying to allege that I'm a hardhearted person and I don't care about children, he's absolutely wrong.

I said to him, 'You know, I found that story very interesting. You see, President Putin, I think you judge a person on something other than just politics. I think it's important for me and for you to look for the depth of a person's soul and character. I was touched by the fact your mother gave you the cross.' I was able to get a sense of his soul.

The mayor needs to hear him. So do the people of New Orleans, ... We're cautious about encouraging people to return at this moment of history.

This great nation fights now to save ourselves and our children from living in a world of fear. We fight now because we will not permit the terrorists -- these vicious and evil men -- to hijack a peaceful religion and to impose their will on America and the world.

We don't have any choice in this new war, see. We learned that the enemy has taken the battlefield to our very own country. My most important job is to protect America.

the United States government feels very good about the discussions.

I believe (Iraqi President) Saddam Hussein is a threat to the American people. I believe he's a threat to the neighborhood in which he lives,

The biggest threat to our recovery is for the Congress to overspend, ... We have the funds to meet our obligations, so long as they resist the temptation to spend.

They seek weapons of mass destruction, but we're seeking them. We're fighting them -- and one by one, we're bringing them to justice,

If it were to rain a lot, there is concern from the Army Corps of Engineers that the levees might break,

Mincberg told IBD that in the wake of the tragedy ... appeasing the right.

We're calling for the vote, ... It's time for people to show their cards, let the world know where they stand when it comes to Saddam.

Their example is an inspiration to all who share the universal values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law, ... This is a document of which the Iraqis and the rest of the world can be proud.

The battle lines are drawn, and there is no middle ground, ... The only way the terrorists can win is if we lose our nerve and abandon the mission. For the security of the American people, that's not going to happen on my watch. We'll do our duty. We'll defeat our enemies in Iraq and other fronts in the war on terror.

We had a good and frank discussion on that, ... There's no question we share the same objective.

Listen, there are differences of opinion about the way forward, ... I understand that. Some Americans want us to withdraw our troops so that we can escape the violence. I recognize their good intentions, but their position is wrong. Withdrawing our troops would make the world more dangerous and make America less safe.

This Thanksgiving Americans are especially thankful for our freedom and we are especially thankful to you, the people who keep us free,

rejects of the old ways of command and control from above.

We've got some people working here because of the ingenuity of the plant managers, ... . . . This company has provided housing for the folks who work here.

I understand the damage. I understand the devastation. I understand the destruction. I understand how long it's going to take, ... And we're with you. That's what I want you to know.

Every time I come back here, I see progress, ... . . . This part of the country is changing. You're moving forward.

People know we're close ... As a result of my friendship with Harriet, I know her strength of character.

Of course, there's disagreement, ... We're watching a political process unfold, a process that has encouraged debate and compromise -- a constitution that was written in a society in which people recognize that there had to be give and take.

We understand that some in the world may blink, but we're not blinking.