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George W. Bush Quotes - Page 49

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Saddam Hussein's regime is a gray and gathering danger.

Saddam Hussein's regime is a gray and gathering danger.

President, Gathering, Hussein

"Showdown: Iraq". "CNN Presents" with Aaron Brown (CNN/New York Times special report), www.cnn.com. September 29, 2002.

There will be no going back to the era before September the 11th, 2001 - to false comfort in a dangerous world.

Dangerous World, September 11, President

George W. Bush's Addresses the Nation, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. September 7, 2003.

Today the Justice Department did issue a blanket alert. It was in recognition of a general threat we received. This is not the first time the Justice Department have acted like this. I hope it is the last. But given the attitude of the evildoers, it may not be.

Attitude, Issues, Justice

George W. Bush's Prime Time News Conference, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. October 11, 2001.

I care what 51 percent of the people think about me.

Thinking, People, Care

"Elements of Stale: How I Have Missed George W. Bush". Interview with Luke Mazur, theawl.com. September 9, 2010.

The nature of the presidency is that sometimes you don't choose which challenges come to your desk. You do decide how to respond.

Challenges, Sometimes, Desks

George W. Bush (2010). “Decision Points”, p.471, Random House

Look, the key for me is to keep expectations low.

Keys, Expectations, Looks

Interview with Brian Williams, www.nbcnews.com. August 29, 2006.

I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts.' If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised.

Cutting, Wish, Body

"George W. Bush: 'I wish they weren't called the Bush tax cuts'" by Tiffany Hsu, articles.latimes.com. April 10, 2012.

I appreciate that question because I, in the state of Texas, had heard a lot of discussion about a faith-based initiative eroding the important bridge between church and state.

Humor, Texas, Bridges

"The Bush Presidency: Bush Discusses National Energy Policy". President Bush meeting with Senator Charles Grassley and Congressman Bill Thomas on an energy policy, www.cnn.com. January 29, 2001.

I expect you to work hard on our agenda.

Hard Work, Humor, Political

I do remain confident in Linda. She'll make a fine labor secretary. From what I've read in the press accounts, she's perfectly qualified.

Humor, Political, Fine

As young Americans, you have an important responsibility, which is to become good citizens.

Humor, Responsibility, Political

Neither in French nor in English nor in Mexican.

Humor, Mexican, Political

"Presidency of dunces" by Jonathan Freedland, www.theguardian.com. April 25, 2001.

Please don't kill me!

Humor, Political, Kill Me

To date, we've arrested or otherwise dealt with many key commanders of al Qaeda... All told, more than 3,000 suspected terrorists have been arrested in many countries. Many others have met a different fate. Let's put it this way - they are no longer a problem to the United States and our friends and allies.

Country, Humor, Fate

Through my Faith-Based and Community Initiative, my Administration continues to encourage the essential work of faith-based and community organizations. Governments can and should support effective social services, including those provided by religious people and organizations. When government gives that support, it is important that faith-based institutions not be forced to change their religious character.

Religious, Humor, Character

Catholic schools carry out a great mission, to serve God by building knowledge and character... By teaching the word of God, you prepare your students to follow a path of virtue.

Teaching, School, Humor

Immigrants bring to America the values of faith in God, love of family, hard work and self reliance - the values that made us a great nation to begin with. We've all seen those values in action, through the service and sacrifice of more than 35,000 foreign-born men and women currently on active duty in the United States military.

Military, Hard Work, Humor

About 14 percent of our nation's civilian workforce is foreign-born.

Humor, Political, Born

I am mindful that we're all sinners.

Humor, Political, Political Humor

President Bush's News Conference on Iraq, www.washingtonpost.com. July 30, 2003.

We waited for Congress to act. They couldn't act on the issue. So I just went ahead and signed an executive order which will unleash - [applause] - which says the federal agencies will not discriminate against faith-based programs. They ought to welcome the armies of compassion as opposed to turning them away.

Humor, Army, Compassion

I really appreciate leaders from around the globe who have come to share in prayer with us today. It reminds me that the Almighty God is a God to everybody, every person.

Prayer, Humor, Appreciate

We should fund the armies of compassion, we should not discriminate against faith-based programs.

Humor, Army, Compassion

"Bush pushes 'charitable choice' at Ohio church". www.cnn.com. May 24, 2001.

God's signs are not always the ones we look for. We learn in tragedy that his purposes are not always our own. Yet the prayers of private suffering, whether in our homes or in this great cathedral, are known and heard, and understood.

Prayer, Home, Humor

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

There are prayers that help us last through the day, or endure the night. There are prayers of friends and strangers, that give us strength for the journey. And there are prayers that yield our will to a will greater than our own.

Prayer, Humor, Night

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

My administration will be more supportive of the good works done here than any administration in the history of this country because I understand the power of faith, that faith can change lives.

Country, Life Changing, Humor

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

Quotes: 1644

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