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George W. Bush Quotes - Page 8

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So, for example, a country was into recession right after I was sworn in, a dot-com bust had taken place. Then the attacks of September the 11th, and then of course the great financial meltdown in the - the fundamental

So, for example, a country was into recession right after I was sworn in, a dot-com bust had taken place. Then the attacks of September the 11th, and then of course the great financial meltdown in the - the fundamental question facing any presidency is how do you deal with the hand you’re dealt?

Country, Taken, Hands

"My Interview with George W. Bush". Interview with Kudlow Report, www.nationalreview.com. November 23, 2010.

I understand small business growth. I was one.

Business, Humor, Insperational

Faith gives the assurance that our lives and our history have a moral design.

Godly, Giving, Design

The terrorists are fighting freedom with all their cunning and cruelty because freedom is their greatest fear - and they should be afraid, because freedom is on the march.

Fighting, Greatest Fear, March

2004 Republican National Convention Address, delivered 2 September 2004, Madison Square Garden, New York

Those who make war against the United States have chosen their own destruction.

War, United States, Destruction

First Radio Address following 9/11, delivered 15 September 2001

When I say drop your pants and show me the moon, I'm not just whistling Dixie!

Moon, Dixie, Pants

War crimes will be prosecuted. War criminals will be punished. And it will be no defense to say, 'I was just following orders.'

War, Order, Criminals

Address to the Nation -- Ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, delivered 17 March 2003 from the Cross Hall at the White House

Scripture says: "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." I call on every American family and the family of America to observe a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, honoring the memory of the thousands of victims of these brutal attacks and comforting those who lost loved ones. We will persevere through this national tragedy and personal loss. In time, we will find healing and recovery; and, in the face of all this evil, we remain strong and united, "one Nation under God."

Strong, Prayer, Memories

My post-presidency is evolving.

Evolve, Posts, Presidency

Source: www.texasmonthly.com

I'm also combining my love of outdoors with my desire to help others.

Helping Others, Desire, Helping

Source: www.aarp.org

If you haven't doubted, you probably haven't thought very hard about what you believe.

Believe, Havens, Hard

George W. Bush (2010). “Decision Points”, p.32, Random House

I inherited half my father's friends and all his enemies

Father, Enemy, Half

Faith is the framework for living. It gives us the spirit and heart that affects everything we do. If gives us hope each day. Faith gives us purpose to right wrongs, to preserve our families, and to teach our children values. Faith gives us conscience to keep us honest, even when nobody is looking. And, faith can change lives; I know first hand, because faith changed mine.

Children, Life Changing, Heart

The greatest power of freedom is to overcome hatred and violence, and turn the creative gifts of men and women to the pursuits of peace.

Freedom, Men, Creative

Address to the Nation -- Ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, delivered 17 March 2003 from the Cross Hall at the White House

The easiest time to be faithful is during a time of crisis. The hardest time for faith is when all is well.

Faithful, Times Of Crisis, Hardest Times

I think that if you don't think we're in a war that you can't win the war.

War, Winning, Thinking

"President Bush Discusses Midterms; War on Terror Strategy With Sean Hannity". "Hannity & Colmes", www.foxnews.com. October 31, 2006.

We have one country, one Constitution and one future that binds us.

Country, Religion, Atheism

2004 Presidential Election Victory Speech, delivered 3 November 2004

Prayer has comforted us in sorrow and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead.

Prayer, Journey, Everything Happens For A Reason

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

America is a nation of prayer. It's impossible to tell the story of our nation without telling the story of people who pray.

Prayer, America, People

"Bush: 'America Is a Nation of Prayer'". www.foxnews.com. May 04, 2006.

We are not at war with the Afghani people, and we are not at war with Islam, which most Americans respect as a religion of peace.

War, People, Islam

Iran is an ancient land, home to a proud culture with a rich heritage of learning and progress. The future of Iran will be decided by the people of Iran. Right now, the Iranian people are struggling with difficult questions about how to build a modern 21st century society that is at once Muslim, prosperous, and free. There is a long history of friendship between the American people and the people of Iran. As Iran's people move towards a future defined by greater freedom, greater tolerance, they will have no better friend than the United States of America.

Struggle, Moving, Home

George W. Bush's Statement on Iran, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. July 12, 2002.

For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused, oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability. Oppression became common, but stability never arrived. We must take a different approach. We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.

Names, Long, Community

United Nations General Assembly Address, delivered 21 September 2004, New York, NY

I do not like abortions. I will do everything in my power to restrict abortion.

Abortion

And one thing we want during this war on terror is for people to feel like their life's moving on, that they're able to make a living and send their kids to college and put more money on the table.

War, Moving, Kids

www.nbcnews.com. January 16, 2007.

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

Religious, Strong, Nuclear

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

Quotes: 1644

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