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One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.

One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.

George W. Bush
Jobs, War, Iraq
Interview with Katie Couric, www.cbsnews.com. September 6, 2006.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

George W. Bush
Peace, War, Stupid
Speech at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2002.

The war in Iraq is a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation. Out of these troubled times a new world order can emerge.

George W. Bush
War, Moving, Opportunity

If we don't stop extending our troops all around the world in nation-building missions, we're going to have a serious problem coming down the road.

George W. Bush
Peace, War, World

The war on terror involves Saddam Hussein because of the nature of Saddam Hussein, the history of Saddam Hussein, and his willingness to terrorize himself.

George W. Bush
War, Hussein, Funny Bush
"Jerry Springer, Ann Coulter Debate War With Iraq, Domestic Policy". "CNN Crossfire", www.cnn.com. January 31, 2003.

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.

George W. Bush
War, Winning, Iraq
Address to the Nation on the Threat of Iraq, delivered 7 October 2002, Cincinnati Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio

I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf. I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal.

George W. Bush
Mom, War, Golf
"Iraq Prompts President Bush to Give Up Golf". www.npr.org. May 16, 2008.

Ours is a war not against a religion, not against the Muslim faith. But ours is a war against individuals who absolutely hate what America stands for, and hate the freedom of the Czech Republic. And therefore, we must work together to defend ourselves. And by remaining strong and united and tough, we'll prevail.

George W. Bush
Strong, Hate, War

The bill Congress sent me would take away one of the most valuable tools in the war on terror... so today I vetoed it.

George W. Bush
War, Tools, Bills
"Bush vetoes bill banning waterboarding". www.nbcnews.com. March 8, 2008.

We salute our veterans of Pearl Harbor and World War II, whose sacrifices saved democracy during a dark hour. In their memory, a new generation of our Armed Forces goes forward against new enemies in a new era. Once again, we pledge to defend freedom, secure our homeland, and advance peace around the world. Americans have been tested before, and our Nation will triumph again.

George W. Bush
Memories, War, Dark

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

George W. Bush
War, United States, Destruction
First Radio Address following 9/11, delivered 15 September 2001

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

George W. Bush
War, Order, Criminals
Address to the Nation -- Ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, delivered 17 March 2003 from the Cross Hall at the White House

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

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

George W. Bush
War, People, Islam

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.

George W. Bush
War, Moving, Kids
www.nbcnews.com. January 16, 2007.

Ours is a nation that does not seek revenge.

George W. Bush
Revenge, War, Doe
"Bush Addresses FBI". CNN Live Event/Special, www.cnn.com. September 25, 2001.

Now the Taliban will pay a price.

George W. Bush
War, Pay, Taliban
Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan Address to the Nation, delivered 7 October 2001

No, I know all the war rhetoric, but it's all aimed at achieving peace.

George W. Bush
Peace, War, Election

...the role of the military is to fight and win war and, therefore, prevent war from happening in the first place.

George W. Bush
Peace, Military, War
George W. Bush at the first presidential debate at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts, www.debates.org. October 3, 2000.

I am a war president.

George W. Bush
War, President
"Meet the Press" with Tim Russert, www.nbcnews.com. February 7, 2004.

Free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction.

George W. Bush
Love, Peace, War

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

George W. Bush
Peace, War, Differences
United Nations General Assembly Address, delivered 21 September 2004, New York, NY

Victory means exit strategy. And it's important for the president to explain to us what the exit strategy is.

George W. Bush
Peace, War, Mean
"Sen. John McCain Praises Bush's Address". "Hannity & Colmes" with Alan Colmes, www.foxnews.com. June 28, 2005.

I think war is a dangerous place.

George W. Bush
Funny, Peace, War
"Bush praises Spain for war effort". www.cnn.com. May 8, 2003.

Democracies don't war; democracies are peaceful countries.

George W. Bush
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.