The lesson of September the 11th is: Take threats before they fully materialize. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The biggest threat facing America is terrorists with weapons of mass destruction. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The law I sign today directs new funds and new focus to the task of collecting vital intelligence on terrorist threats and… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I mean, there was a serious international effort to say to Saddam Hussein, you're a threat. And the 9/11 attacks extenuated that… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
When you see a threat, you just can't hope for the best in this day and age, where terrorists are capable of… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
After 9/11, we had to look at the world differently. After 9/11, we had to recognize that when we saw a threat,… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
[Saddam Hussein] is a threat because he is dealing with al-Qaeda. . . . A true threat facing our country is that… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I said, going into Iraq, "We've got to take threats seriously before they full materialize." I saw a threat. I fully believe… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of the Earth. We resolved… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Iraq is a very important part of securing the homeland, and its a very important part of helping change the Middle East… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I saw a threat in Saddam Hussein. Members of the United States Congress from both political parties saw that same threat. The… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
On 9-11, we discovered that we cannot escape from the world. To me personally, this was a life-changing experience, and I realized,… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The North Korean regime remains one of the world's leading proliferator of missile technology, including transfers to Iran and Syria. The transfer… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
But the true threats to stability and peace are these nations that are not very transparent, that hide behind the-that don't let… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The advance of human freedom - the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time - now depends… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The terrorists do not understand America. The American people do not falter under threat, and we will not allow our future to… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
[Saddam Hussein] could have easily reconstituted a program. He was a threat to peace before we went in. He'd have been a… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The threat from Iran is, of course, their stated objective to destroy our strong ally Israel. That's a threat, a serious threat.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Today the Iraqi and Afghan people are on the path to democracy and freedom. The governments that are rising will pose no… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I mean, there was a serious international effort to say to Saddam Hussein: 'You're a threat'. And the 9/11 attacks accentuated that… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I remember, right after Hezbollah launched its rocket attacks on Israel, I said: This is a clarifying moment; this is a chance… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The principle I believe in is the principle of protecting our nation. I believe that the United States has the right to… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Some have said we must not act until the threat is imminent. Since when have terrorists and tyrants announced their intentions, politely… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We must take the battle to the enemy, disrupt his plans, and confront the worst threats before they emerge. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Saddam Hussein was a unique threat. And the world is better off without him in power. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Doing nothing in the face of a grave threat to the world is not an option. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The Iraqi regime is a threat of unique urgency. [...] It has developed weapons of mass death. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
So long as I'm the president, we will. I clearly see the challenge. I see the challenge of what these threats pose… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We favor a strong nonproliferation program that emphasizes diplomacy, reliance on multilateral regimes, controls on nuclear materials, and cooperative nuclear threat reduction. — 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
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