Scott McClellan Quotes on People (91 Quotes)

People can look the other way and stick their head in the sand and think that the problem will go away, but it doesn't. It gets worse over time.

The president always considers a diverse group of potential nominees he looks at people from all backgrounds and all walks of life,

What we want to do is everything we can to help advance freedom and democracy in Belarus. And that's why we stand with these widows and we stand with the people of Belarus.

We're in the beginning of the rebuilding at this point, and there are a lot of ideas that people are expressing. The president wants people to think big.

We want to do everything we can to make sure we are better prepared to respond to Hurricane Rita. One of the most important lessons ... was that people need to evacuate early. I think the people in Texas and Louisiana have a very clear message.

People are welcome to express their views. But we've got a lot of things we're focused on right now.

We have always had concerns, though, that that food is getting to the people who need it the people who are starving, the people who are hungry,

We congratulate the people of Bolivia on a successful election and their commitment to democratic and constitutional processes. We will continue to work constructively with the new government of Bolivia, as we have with previous administrations in Bolivia.

A great thing about democracy is that it holds leaders to account. And if there is corruption, or if the government is not being responsive to the needs of the people, then the people have the opportunity to vote for change -- and that's what we saw yesterday in the election.

I think it reflects the reality on the ground, that this was an important milestone that's been achieved by the Iraqi people, and it's a significant development. It's a real hopeful moment for democracy in Iraq.

We are stepping up our efforts to educate the American people.

And he will talk about how we have adapted to circumstances and challenges on the ground when it comes to the economic front. The Iraqi people are making steady progress.

This delegation reflects the president's continued commitment to democracy and supporting countries making the difficult transition from war to peace, and from tyranny to liberty. The United States looks forward to working with the new president and the people of Liberia to rebuild their institutions, establish stability and prosperity, and create an environment for reconciliation.

The White House, stung by criticism that it had not responded quickly enough to Katrina, promised to stay on top of the situation. We are closely monitoring what is an extremely dangerous storm, ... People should take this hurricane very seriously.

The president is taking his comprehensive education reform agenda to the people. His education reform agenda is based on making sure no child is left behind.

The United States will continue to stand with the people of Belarus.

I think the president has made his views very well known when it comes to same-sex marriages. The president believes marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman, and it is something that ought to be protected. And the people of America, I think, strongly support that position, as well.

We understand fully why people, why Muslims, find the cartoons offensive. Those who disagree with the views that were expressed, certainly have the right to condemn them but they should be peaceful.

We will vigorously set the record straight when people are putting out misinformation or trying to suggest things that simply are not true.

The president emphasized that the United States stands with the people of Indonesia in their fight against terrorism.

Only a limited number of people would even have access to classified information of this nature.

It's a historic and significant day for the Palestinian people. We strongly support the Palestinian people as they transition to a democratic state, and we support their efforts to build democratic institutions.

We will continue calling attention to it. We will continue to do what we can to help those people.

The American people are concerned about the price at the pump.

It's a landmark day in the history of Iraq. We congratulate the Iraqi people.

The Iraqi people are showing the world that all people of all backgrounds want to be able to choose their own leaders and live in freedom and we're encouraged by what appears to be a large turnout throughout Iraq.

I know the president's visit yesterday to the joint field office in Baton Rouge was very much appreciated. You saw the enthusiasm from all those who have been working 247 to help the people of the region rebuild their lives and recover.

This was an unprecedented number of people who were being evacuated,

I consider it a victory for the American people.

The president believes that it's important to get a firsthand account of the operations that are ongoing to provide relief to the people in need.

This is an opportunity to show our support for a good friend and ally and emerging democracy. We stand firmly with the people of Afghanistan as they are charting their own future.

Congressman DeLay has been a good ally with whom the president has worked to get things done for the people.

I haven't heard that. I think he's enjoying the career that he has right now and doing all the good work that he does on behalf of people who are suffering in developing countries.

People use aliases all the time in life.

It is unfortunate. We hope that the two sides can resolve their differences so that the people in New York can get to where they need to go.

When it comes to Cuba, we have one message for Fidel Castro He needs to offer the people of Cuba their freedom.

I think that there's a tendency in this town to try to selectively pick snapshots when the broader reality is that we have a record of results and that we're getting things done for the American people.

I do expect he will talk about Iraq tomorrow in his remarks, and I do expect he will talk about the importance of continuing to meet the needs of the people throughout the Gulf Coast region. We have an obligation to continue making sure that their needs are met.

Bush is very much aware of the people here who have come to Washington, D.C., some to express support for the steps that we're taking and a number of others that have expressed a different view, ... It's the right of the American people to peacefully express their views.

What we're trying to do is work together with state and local officials to meet the needs of the people in the region.

On behalf of the American people, the president extends our deepest condolences to the people of Iraq for this brutal attack on one of Iraq's holiest sites.

Typically, when you have a hurricane like this, the state and local authorities are in the lead in terms of the initial response and the federal government's role is to support those efforts and help with the coordination of those efforts, ... It's as natural disaster. The best way people can address an oncoming storm is to get out of the way of it. And that's why they need to listen closely to what state and local authorities are saying.

I know there's some that want to do that, but I don't see any reason to do so. Well, I think that some people (are) insinuating things based on no evidence whatsoever.

If you want to continue to spend time on that, that's fine. We're moving on to the priorities of the American people.

This is a difficult period in Iraq. The situation is serious and tense. But we stand fully behind the Iraqi people.

People, including White House staffers, can contribute as individuals to whatever causes they so choose. I know of no prohibition on individuals.

If the plane is nose down and threatens the safety and security of the American people, that is the type of situation we're talking about, and that's the last resort. The senior-most official at the last moment possible to make that decision would have that authority.

The president will use this meeting to discuss our desire to see Azerbaijan take needed steps to ensure democratic freedoms for the people of Azerbaijan and how we can assist the government in making needed democratic reforms. We think the meeting between the two presidents at this time will help encourage President Aliyev along the road to democracy.

We appreciate the great effort that all of those at FEMA, including the head of FEMA, are doing to help the people in the region. And I'm just not going to engage in the blame game, or finger pointing.

The president enjoys the open question-and-answer formats. The more we can put him in settings where people can get a better sense of his thinking and his beliefs, the better.