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Government Quotes by George W. Bush

55 Government quotes by George W. Bush

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A man talks about numbers like he invented the calculator. Other quotes say governments should protect human dignity, work with other nations, and use laws like the Patriot Act to stop terror. They also mention helping kids read, supporting faith groups, and letting the federal government decide on drug rules and assisted suicide.

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

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

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

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Government should do a few things, and do them right

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Governments accountable to the voters focus on building roads and schoolsnot weapons of mass destruction.

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

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

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

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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…

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

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

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

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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…

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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,…

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Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have…

I recognize I am essentially a failed human being in the sense that I can't possibly live up to the expectations of an Almighty.

We will make sure our troops have all that is necessary to complete their missions. That's why I went to the Congress last September…

God speaks through me.

For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America.

You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on.

If you take all the food aid, America is by far the most generous country. If you take the direct aid, we're very generous.…

The tyrant has fallen, and Iraq is free.

“One of our energy strategies is to increase the CAFE standards to 35 miles per hour..”

There's a lot that I want to accomplish.

If he's - the inference is that somehow he thinks slavery is a - is a noble institution I would - I would strongly…

My answer is bring 'em on.

On 9-11, we discovered that we cannot escape from the world. To me personally, this was a life-changing experience, and I realized, as did…

As Americans, we want peace - we work and sacrifice for peace. But there can be no peace if our security depends on the…

I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah.