Government Quotes by George W. Bush

Our new faith-based laws have removed government as a roadblock to people of faith who hear the call.

— George W. Bush

Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self.

— George W. Bush

Any government that chooses to be an ally of terror has also chosen to be an enemy of civilization.

— George W. Bush

Government should do a few things, and do them right

— George W. Bush

Whatever party you're in in America, our troops deserve the full support of our government.

— George W. Bush

Our enemies are a radical network of terrorists - and every government that supports them.

— George W. Bush

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and…

— George W. Bush

We have set out to promote the work of community and faith-based charities. Government cannot be replaced by charities, but it can…

— George W. Bush

I want to help people help themselves, not have government tell people what to do. I just don't think it's the role…

— George W. Bush

Intelligence gathered by this and other governments leaves no doubt that the Iraq regime continues to possess and conceal some of the…

— George W. Bush

America is addicted to oil and increasing amounts of this oil comes from abroad. Some of the nations we depend on for…

— George W. Bush

Forms of government matter, in my opinion. It matters how -- the nature of the government in which people live.

— George W. Bush

You know what's interesting about Washington? It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second nature.

— George W. Bush

Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand…

— George W. Bush

The Patriot Act has increased the flow of information within our government, and it has helped break up terror cells in the…

— George W. Bush

We should - we will - welcome people of faith into the political process... It is essential that believers enter the arena.…

— George W. Bush

What you do is as important as anything government does. I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to…

— George W. Bush

Making sure every child can read, making sure that we encourage faith-based organizations ... when it comes to helping neighbors in need,…

— George W. Bush

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

— George W. Bush

We need to have mentoring programs energized by government, paid for by government, but who exist not because of government. Teen Challenge…

— George W. Bush

Torture anywhere is an affront to human dignity everywhere... I call on all governments to join with the United States and the…

— George W. Bush

The terrorists are traitors to their own faith, trying, in effect, to hijack Islam itself. The enemy of America is not our…

— George W. Bush

Freedom, by its nature, must be chosen, and defended by citizens, and sustained by the rule of law and the protection of…

— George W. Bush

The best way to encourage economic vitality and growth is to let people keep their own money.When you spend your own money,…

— George W. Bush

I believe it is in the national interest that government stand side-by-side with people of faith who work to change lives for…

— George W. Bush

Year after year in Washington, budget debates seem to come down to an old, tired argument: on one side, those who want…

— George W. Bush

It is the government's strong desire to empower this fabric, this social fabric of our society where faith-based programs large and small…

— George W. Bush

The greatest source of America's generosity is not our government; it's the good heart of the American people.

— George W. Bush

Initiative and referendum make government more responsive to its citizens, neutralize the power of the special interests and stimulate public involvement in…

— George W. Bush

People forget... that we structured it so that the government, or the people, would be repaid with a really good rate of…

— George W. Bush

“Governments accountable to the voters focus on building roads and schools—not weapons of mass destruction.”

— George W. Bush

I believe the role of government is to stand side by side with our citizens to help them realize their dreams, not…

— George W. Bush

I know it's going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times we're in. You…

— George W. Bush

The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa.

— George W. Bush

I believe in open government. I've always believed in open government. I don't e-mail, however. And there's a reason: I don't want…

— George W. Bush

They want the federal government controlling the Social Security, like it's some kind of federal program.

— George W. Bush

Compassionate conservatism [is] most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.

— George W. Bush

Any government that supports, protects or harbours terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent and equally guilty of terrorist crimes.

— George W. Bush

I view the relationship with Canada as a vital relationship for the United States. The relationship, of course, is defined government-to-government. It's…

— George W. Bush

There is some who say that perhaps freedom is not universal. Maybe it's only Western people that can self-govern. Maybe it's only,…

— George W. Bush