Firsts Quotes by George W. Bush

First of all, you never retire. At least I don't retire.

— George W. Bush

It's my first trip as president of the United States.

— George W. Bush

First of all, I don't see America having problems.

— George W. Bush

I'm asking Congress to pass my Zero Down Payment Initiative. We should remove the 3 percent down payment rule for first time…

— George W. Bush

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

— George W. Bush

That's a chapter, the last chapter of the 20th, 20th, the 21st century that most of us would rather forget. The last…

— George W. Bush

First, we would not accept a treaty that would not have been ratified, nor a treaty that I thought made sense for…

— George W. Bush

That's Washington. That's the place where you find people getting ready to jump out of the foxholes before the first shot is…

— George W. Bush

And the cornerstone of my economic policies, when I first got elected, was cutting taxes on everybody on who paid taxes.

— George W. Bush

When a child is in crisis, parents should have a role and a voice. They should be the first to help, not…

— George W. Bush

This is my maiden voyage. My first speech since I was the president of the United States and I couldn't think of…

— George W. Bush

These stories about my intellectual capacity really get under my skin. You know, for a while I even thought my staff believed…

— George W. Bush

I am committed to the First Amendment principles of religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. Whether Mormon, Methodist, Jewish, or Muslim, Americans should…

— George W. Bush

With a new national commitment, our scientists and engineers will overcome obstacles to taking these [hydrogen fuel cell] cars from laboratory to…

— George W. Bush

My advice to seniors - and I consider myself one - is to first and foremost take care of your body. Secondly,…

— George W. Bush

I began my first Cabinet meeting since the terrorist attacks. As I stepped into the room, the team broke out in sustained…

— George W. Bush

It's good to see so many friends here in the Rose Garden. This is our first event in this beautiful spot, and…

— George W. Bush

Not far from here where we gather today is a symbol of freedom familiar to all Americans - the Liberty Bell. When…

— George W. Bush

The best thing about my family is my wife. She is a great first lady. I know that sounds not very objective,…

— George W. Bush

The future success of our Nation depends on our children's ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have…

— George W. Bush

The only thing I know about Slovakia is what I learned first-hand from your foreign minister, who came to Texas.

— George W. Bush

First, let me make it very clear, poor people aren't necessarily killers. Just because you happen to be not rich doesn't mean…

— George W. Bush

I want to thank the President and the CEO of Constellation Energy, Mayo Shattuck. That's a pretty cool first name, isn't it,…

— George W. Bush

The person who runs FEMA is someone who must have the trust of the president because the person who runs FEMA is…

— George W. Bush

That road to V-E Day was hard and long, and traveled by weary and valiant men. And history will always record where…

— George W. Bush

Look, history is interesting. I read three books on George Washington last year. And my opinion is that if they're still analyzing…

— George W. Bush

In every instance when my administration sees a responsibility to help people, we will look first to faith-based institutions, to charities and…

— George W. Bush

According to Muslim teachings, God first revealed His word in the Holy Qur'an to the prophet, Muhammad, during the month of Ramadan.…

— George W. Bush

First of all, I - right after September the 11th, I knew we were fighting a different kind of war. . .…

— George W. Bush

What happened to our nation on a September day set in motion the first great struggle of a new century. The enemies…

— George W. Bush

[Strong marriage] starts with being married to a remarkable person. And I am. I jokingly say that I stood up in front…

— George W. Bush

America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves them and threatens…

— George W. Bush

Faith is the framework for living. It gives us the spirit and heart that affects everything we do. If gives us hope…

— George W. Bush

There's a lot of people in the Middle East who are desirous to get into the Mitchell process. And - but first…

— George W. Bush

Tyrants and dictators will accept no other gods before them. They require disobedience to the First Commandment. They seek absolute control and…

— George W. Bush

The person who runs FEMA is someone who must have the trust of the president. Because the person who runs FEMA is…

— George W. Bush

You'll hear people say it's racist to test. Folks, it's racist not to test. Because guess who gets shuffled through the system…

— George W. Bush

Today the Justice Department did issue a blanket alert. It was in recognition of a general threat we received. This is not…

— George W. Bush

I meant it when I said she was the greatest first lady ever. Because she viewed the presidency and being first lady…

— George W. Bush

I ask you to uphold the values of America and remember why so many have come here. We're in a fight for…

— George W. Bush