George W. Bush Quotations | Page 2

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.

The tyrant has fallen, and Iraq is free.

The once all-powerful ruler of Iraq was found in a hole, and now sits in a prison cell.

Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror.

one of the most inspiring women of the 20th century.

My grandkids say, "Reality Bites." O.K., but it also challenges and rewards... I believe our best days are yet to come.

Nature is devastating. It was only three months ago that we were praying for rain, and now in Texas we've got too much rain. It happened so quickly and so suddenly.

Leaders who are concerned about the harmful effects of high tariffs and farm subsidies must move the Doha Round forward,

Let the others have the charisma. I've got the class.

has ended social promotion and put in place a tough accountability system that has produced dramatic increases in test scores.

I expect violence, because there's a group of terrorists and killers who want to try to stop the advance of democracy in Iraq,

I expect violence because there's a group of terrorists and killers who want to try to stop the advance of democracy in Iraq,

We can expect they'll do everything in their power to try to stop the march of freedom.

My views are one that speaks to freedom.

My own judgement is that our party will continue to succeed because we're the party of ideas.

I want to thank my friend T. D. Jakes for rallying the armies of compassion to help somebody like the mayor,

States should have the right to enact... laws... particularly to end the inhumane practice of ending a life that otherwise could live.

I will never apologize for the United States of America -- I don't care what the facts are.

I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity; in important things, diversity; in all things, generosity.

Today, the Senate took an important step forward in cutting the deficit. I commend Senate leadership and the other senators who supported this spending-reduction legislation,

We'll never accept anything less than total victory.

That woman who knew I had dyslexia: I never interviewed her.

We are now learning that before September 11, the suspicions and insights of some of our front-line agents did not get enough attention,

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,

we believe there are chemical weapons in Syria.

We must send a clear message to the rulers of outlaw regimes that sponsor terror and pursue weapons of mass murder: You will not be allowed to threaten the peace and stability of the world.

We must work together in the Doha (WTO) negotiations to eliminate agricultural subsidies that distort trade and stunt development, and to eliminate tariffs and other barriers to open markets for farmers around the world,

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 is not going to happen on my watch,

You don't need to interpret. That's a U.S. question.

We have lost an eloquent voice for human rights and human dignity and a champion for the least among us.

The question is, over time, will all parties adhere to the agreement?

When will oil start running out? Experts: now or 30 years away.

The executive branch shall construe the provisions that call for furnishing information to entities outside the executive branch in a manner consistent with the president's constitutional authority to supervise the unitary executive branch and to withhold information (from Congress and, of course, the public).

We've climbed the mighty mountain.ÊI see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace.

Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere... Nope, no weapons over there... Maybe under here.

More seldom than not, the movies gives us exquisite sex and wholesome violence, that underscores our values. Every two child did. I will.

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.

When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.

I urge the citizens to listen carefully to the instructions provided by state and local authorities and follow them,

I understand there are still votes to be counted, but I am in the process of planning in a responsible way a new administration.

As these milestones approach, we can expect there to be increasing violence from the terrorists, ... They can't stand elections. The thought of people voting is anathema to them.

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.

there can be no safety in looking away.

Braving deadly attacks and threats of violence, Afghans voted in large numbers,

expressed our nation's deep concern and compassion for those who lost their lives.

One cannot be America's president without a belief in God

We're pursuing a strategy of freedom around the world, because I understand free nations will reject terror.ÊFree nations will answer the hopes and aspirations of their people.ÊFree nations will help us achieve the peace we all want.

We think these ones died from disease. The legs swell up and burst. Then they fall down.

You must listen to the protesters who are going to Seattle to express frustration about a system they believe excludes them. Citizens should have a voice not only in the decisions of their own governments, but also in those of international bodies. They must have access to information and be confident a mechanism exists to address legitimate concerns. China will find in America a confident and willing trade partner.

This is a storm that's going to require immediate action now.

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

I left California because that state is lost to Mexico. It's no longer a part of America.

I'm honored. I guess I better go and write an inaugural speech.

If member countries want the United Nations to be respected and effective, they should begin by making sure it is worthy of respect,

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

It used to be that after we cleared out a city, there were not enough qualified Iraqi troops to maintain control, ... And so what would happen is the terrorists would wait for us to leave and they would try to move back in, and sometimes with success. Now the increasing number of more capable Iraqi troops allows us to hold onto the cities we have taken from the terrorists.

designed to sustain our nation's prosperity and to reflect our nation's decency.

I want the Senate to focus not on who the next nominee is going to be, but the nominee I got up there now,

Their efforts are a tribute to democracy and an example that difficult problems can be solved peacefully through debate, negotiation and compromise.

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

I really don't try to give him a whole lot of advice, just like I wouldn't really like it if he gave me a whole lot of advice.

call upon the United Nations to host a foreign ministers meeting as quickly as possible.

Because of Ronald Reagan's leadership, America prevailed in the 20th century's great struggle of wills (communism). And now in this new century, our freedom is once again being tested by determined enemies,

I propose to double the federal commitment to the most critical research programs in the physical sciences. This funding will support the work of America's most creative minds as they explore promising areas such as nanotechnology, supercomputing and alternative energy sources.

He's a man of integrity and fairness and throughout his life he's inspired the respect and loyalty of others,

I recognize that the surface of the Earth is warmer and that an increase in greenhouse gases caused by humans is contributing to the problem.

Trying to stop suiciders -- which we're doing a pretty good job of on occasion -- is difficult to do. And what the Iraqis are going to have to eventually do is convince those who are conducting suiciders who are not inspired by Al Qaeda, for example, to realize there's a peaceful tomorrow.

The United States of America is engaged in a war against an extremist group of folks.

I've reminded the prime minister-the American people, Mr. Prime Minister, over the past months that it was not always a given that the United States and America would have a close relationship.

I like to tell people when the final history is written on Iraq, it will look like just a comma because there is -- my point is, there's a strong will for democracy.

I aim to be a competitive nation.

I strongly believe what we're doing is the right thing. If I didn't believe it -- I'm going to repeat what I said before -- I'd pull the troops out, nor if I believed we could win, I would pull the troops out.

One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected

I was not pleased that Hamas has refused to announce its desire to destroy Israel.

I can look you in the eye and tell you I feel I've tried to solve the problem diplomatically to the max, and would have committed troops both in Afghanistan and Iraq knowing what I know today.

I like my buddies from west Texas. I liked them when I was young, I liked them then I was middle-age, I liked them before I was president, and I like them during president, and I like them after president.

If people want to get to know me better, they've got to know my parents and the values my parents instilled in me, and the fact that I was raised in West Texas, in the middle of the desert, a long way away from anywhere, hardly. There's a certain set of values you learn in that experience.

They've seen me make decisions, they've seen me under trying times, they've seen me weep, they've seen me laugh, they've seen me hug. And they know who I am, and I believe they're comfortable with the fact that they know I'm not going to shift principles or shift positions based upon polls and focus groups.

After the bombing, most Iraqis saw what the perpetuators of this attack were trying to do.

I mean, there was a serious international effort to say to Saddam Hussein, you're a threat. And the 9/11 attacks extenuated that threat, as far as I-concerned.

I believe that a prosperous, democratic Pakistan will be a steadfast partner for America, a peaceful neighbor for India, and a force for freedom and moderation in the Arab world.

Bin Laden says his own role is to tell Muslims, quote, 'what is good for them and what is not.'

I want to remind you all that in order to fight and win the war, it requires an expenditure of money that is commiserate with keeping a promise to our troops to make sure that they're well-paid, well-trained, well-equipped.

I am mindful of the difference between the executive branch and the legislative branch. I assured all four of these leaders that I know the difference, and that difference is they pass the laws and I execute them.

We have enough coal to last for 250 years, yet coal also prevents an environmental challenge.

If the Iranians were to have a nuclear weapon they could proliferate.

People have access to health care in America. After all, you just go to an emergency room.

Politics comes and goes, but your principles don't. And everybody wants to be loved -- not everybody. ... You never heard anybody say, 'I want to be despised, I'm running for office.'

But we cannot allow weapons of mass destruction to fall into the hands of terrorists. I will not allow that to happen.

But I have no desire for fame and power anymore. I crawled out of the swamp and I'm not crawling back in.

I think it's really important for this great state of baseball to reach out to people of all walks of life to make sure that the sport is inclusive. The best way to do it is to convince little kids how to--the beauty of playing baseball.

I began my first Cabinet meeting since the terrorist attacks. As I stepped into the room, the team broke out in sustained applause. I was surprised, and I choked up at their heartfelt support. The tears flowed for the second time in two days.

Washington is a town where there's all kinds of allegations. You've heard much of the allegations. And if people have got solid information, please come forward with it. And that would be people inside the information who are the so-called anonymous sources, or people outside the information - outside the administration.

The business pages of American newspapers should not read like a scandal sheet.

We favor a strong nonproliferation program that emphasizes diplomacy, reliance on multilateral regimes, controls on nuclear materials, and cooperative nuclear threat reduction.

Freedom of action in space is as important to the United States as air power and sea power.

The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists. That work continues.

I gave them a fair warning

These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America's resolve.

What our enemies have begun, we will finish.