George W. Bush Quotes (224 Quotes)

The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way.

A lot of people think that when they see a 'B' on the side that it's just my own megalomania. Only half the time it is.

The United States of America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins. The killers will fail, and the Iraqi people will live in freedom.

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

We're dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history. This recovery will take a long time. This recovery will take years,

The issue of settlements must be addressed for peace to be achieved,

I want to thank my friend, Senator Bill Frist, for joining us today. You're doing a heck of a job. You cut your teeth here, right That's where you started practicing That's good. He married a Texas girl, I want you to know. Karyn is with us. A West Texas girl, just like me.

an extraordinary opportunity to address the importance of religious tolerance.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for New Orleans and Galveston. I urge the citizens to listen carefully to the instructions provided by state and the local authorities. And follow them,

We will stay on the offence against these people. They're terrorists and they're killers and they will kill innocent people ... so they can impose their dark vision on the world.

I'm the master of low expectations.

There is a place in the party for a lot of people from all walks of life and I hope they support my candidacy.

Drug therapies are replacing a lot of medicine as we used to know it.

make it difficult for a Palestinian state to emerge.

The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test.

a very frank and open discussion.

The two countries will succeed together, because our futures are bound to each other, ... Geography made us neighbors, but our shared values and rich cultures have made us the closest of friends.

If we've learned anything in the past quarter century, it is that we cannot federalize virtue.

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.

Bush recalled Mexican President Vicente Fox's visit to Washington just before September 11, saying he told Fox at that time, the United States has no more important relationship in the world than with Mexico. ... I meant it then, and I mean it now.

Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods.

If the Iraqi regime is able to produce, buy or steal an amount of highly enriched uranium a little larger than a single softball, it could have a nuclear weapon in less than a year.

I saw a poll that said the right trackwrong track in Iraq was better than here in America. It was pretty darn strong. I mean, the people see a better future,

and everybody will be able to make the decision that they're comfortable with.

Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.

There can be no peace if our security depends on the will and whims of a ruthless and aggressive dictator. I'm not willing to stake one American life on trusting Saddam Hussein.

require more sacrifice, more time and more resolve.

Our nation must come together to unite.

I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.

reach the hard and heroic decisions that will lead to peace.

Even the most destructive storm cannot weaken the heart and soul of our nation, ... America will overcome this ordeal, and we will be stronger for it.

I think he's uncomfortable when the topic is something he's not prepared for or when it's a very hot topic. And when Bush is uncomfortable, he purses his lips and he gets this sour look. 'Don't want to talk about this.' He picks up his tempo, sharpens his tongue. He gets into pointing a finger when he gets defensive.

The Peace of God in the World -- Towards Peaceful Co-Existence and Collaboration between Monotheistic Religions.

Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage.

I think the American peopleI hope the AmericanI don't think, let meI hope the American people trust me.

Yes I looted Social Security, But I gave the money to the rich....

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.

This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war.

We cannot let terrorists hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.

The worst of Nature brings out the best in our fellow human beings.

Five nations working with North Korea have come up with a formula, which we all hope works, ... Five nations have spoken, and said it is not in the world's interest that North Korea has a nuclear weapon.

This isn't a matter of (a) timetable, it's a matter of victory, ... however long it takes to win.

I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves.

I think the president ought to get on the phone with the (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) cartel and say, 'We expect you to open your spigots.' One reason why the price is so high is because the price of crude oil has been driven up.

I believe a marriage is between a man and a woman.

put the terrorists on notice.

Dick (Cheney) and I felt like we won the first three elections, the first election three times, and we're confident that when it's all said and done that he and I will be honored to be the president and the vice president. That's why we're having these meetings.

Vice President Al Gore has hit the airwaves with new ads in recent days highlighting Social Security. On the stump, Gore has repeatedly said he would protect the program in a lockbox ... we've worked too hard to put it all at risk.

The greatest source of America's generosity is not our government it's the good heart of the American people.

It is the exact opposite of what America stands for. We stand for-