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George W. Bush Quotes - Page 16

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America's highest economic need is higher ethical standards -- enforced by strict laws and upheld by responsible business leaders.

America's highest economic need is higher ethical standards -- enforced by strict laws and upheld by responsible business leaders.

Business, Ethical Standards, Law

We go forward with complete confidence in the eventual triumph of freedom. Not because history runs on the wheels of inevitability; it is human choices that move events. Not because we consider ourselves a chosen nation; God moves and chooses as He wills.

Running, Moving, Choices

Second Presidential Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 2005

Democracies don't war; democracies are peaceful countries.

Country, War, Peaceful

"Bush: U.S. must think, act differently". George W. Bush's remarks at the news conference in the White House, www.edition.cnn.com. December 19, 2005.

We are a people united by our love for freedom, even when we differ in our personal beliefs. In America, we are free to profess any faith we choose, or no faith at all.

America, People, Our Love

"Bush: 'America Is a Nation of Prayer" by Associated Press, www.foxnews.com. May 4, 2006.

I will always believe our nation's best days lie ahead.

Lying, Believe, Always Believe

Presidential Library Dedication Address, delivered 25 April 2013, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas

The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.

War, Humor, Justice

Address to Joint Session of Congress Following 9/11 Attacks, delivered 20 September 2001

I've been in the Bible every day since I've been the president.

President, Bushism

I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah.

Silly, Joy, Understanding

I think it's very important that we protect marriage as an institution between a man and a woman. I proposed a constitutional amendment. The reason I did so was because I was worried that activist judges are actually defining the definition of marriage. And the surest way to protect marriage between a man and woman is to amend the Constitution.

Faith, Men, Thinking

Presidential debate in Tempe, Arizona, www.cnn.com. October 13, 2004.

The future success of our nation depends on our ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices.

Character, Differences, Choices

Calvin College Commencement Address, delivered 21 May 2005, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Eight years was awesome and I was famous and I was powerful.

Powerful, Eight, Years

"George W. Bush: '8 Years Was Awesome and I Was Famous and I Was Powerful'" by Asawin Suebsaeng, www.motherjones.com. July 17, 2012.

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.

People, World, Conservative

Bullhorn Address to Ground Zero Rescue Workers, delivered 14 September 2001, NYC, New York

War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing.

War, Peaceful, September 11

Remarks at the National Day of Prayer & Remembrance Service, delivered 14 September 2001, Episcopal National Cathedral

We don't want Washington Democrats running the House of Representatives.

Running, House, Want

George W. Bush's speech at Georgia Victory 2006 Rally in Perry, Georgia, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. October 31, 2006.

The all-volunteer army works. It works particularly when we pay our troops well.

Army, Volunteer, Troops

George W. Bush at the second Presidential Debate in St. Louis, Missouri, www.cnn.com. October 9, 2004.

You are either with us or you are against us in the fight against terror.

Fighting, Terror

"President Welcomes President Chirac to White House". Remarks and Q&A, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. November 6, 2001.

The United States and Israel have enjoyed a friendship built on mutual respect and commitment to democratic principles. Our continuing search for peace in the Middle East begins with a recognition that the ties uniting our two countries can never be broken.

Country, Commitment, Ties

Recognizing and confronting our history is important. Transcending our history is essential. We are not limited by what we have done, or what we have left undone. We are limited only by what we are willing to do.

Learning, Presidential, Important

Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It's a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It's also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend-even a friend whose name it never knew.

Memories, Loss, Sacrifice

The World Will Always Remember 9/11, delivered 11 December 2011

I'm also not very analytical. You know I don't spend a lot of time thinking about myself, about why I do things.

Thinking, Funny Bush, Bushism

"A Brit on Bush's bandwagon" by David Smith, www.theguardian.com. June 9, 2003.

America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.

America, People, Conservative

Third Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 20 January 2004

Too many of our children cannot read. Reading is the building block, and it must be the foundation for education reform.

Education, Children, Block

My faith plays a big part in my life. And when I was answering that question what I was really saying to the person was that I pray a lot. And I do. And my faith is a very, it's very personal. I pray for strength. I pray for wisdom. I pray for our troops in harm's way. I pray for my family. I pray for my little girls.

Girl, Faith, Play

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

Texas, Age, President

George W. Bush's remarks in Nashville, Tennessee, www.gpo.gov. February 1, 2006.

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites. I call you my base.

People, Political, Arrogance

Born: b. July 6, 1946
Occupation: 43rd U.S. President

Quotes: 1644

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