I think soft power definitely can work. But, you know, it depends on who you're dealing with. Some people are so intent… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
People love America. Sometimes they don't like the decisions made by America, but I don't think you want a president who tries… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I could have easily not run for president, and people would have come up and said, "Oh, man, you would have been… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I frankly felt like the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable. And I… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I faced a lot of criticism as president. I didn't like hearing people claim that I lied about Iraq's weapons of mass… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
So on behalf of a well-oiled unit of people who came together to serve something greater than themselves, congratulations. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
If there's any comparison between the compassion and decency of the American people and the terrorist tactics of extremists, it's flawed logic.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I don't watch the nightly newscasts on TV . . . nor do I watch the endless hours of people giving their… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
A number of people walk up to me and say, "You're much taller than I thought." — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We may discover resources on the moon or Mars that will boggle the imagination, that will test our limits to dream. And… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Theres a lot of blowhards in the political process, you know, a lot of hot-air artists, people who have got something fancy… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
It should make people nervous when non-transparent regimes, that have announced that they've got nuclear warheads, fire missiles. This is not the… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The American people are proud to welcome your majesty back to the United States, a nation you've come to know very well.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'm going to spend a lot of time trying to explain as best I can why it's important for us to succeed… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I talked about the human suffering in Iraq. And I also saw the need to advance a freedom agenda. Imagine a world… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
If I were a candidate for running, I'd say, "Look at what the economy has done." It's strong. We've created a lot… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Washington is a town where there's all kinds of allegations. You've heard much of the allegations. And if people have got solid… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The challenge in Iraq is to provide a security plan such that a political process can go forward. I'm sure you all… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I don't mind comments saying things about me. I do mind them saying things about those young, brave men and women who… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We are a people united by our love for freedom, even when we differ in our personal beliefs. In America, we are… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
A lot of people in the USA probably don't understand how important they are to the mortgage markets. And it's really important… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Compassionate conservatism [is] most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
“One of our energy strategies is to increase the CAFE standards to 35 miles per hour..” — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
If he's - the inference is that somehow he thinks slavery is a - is a noble institution I would - I would strongly… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image