Get ready; if the Democrats take the House, your taxes are going up. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Each congressional race really depends upon the candidates and how they carry the message. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I don't think you can run for president or be president unless you're a busy person. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I've been in politics long enough to know that polls just go poof at times. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
You know what's interesting about Washington? It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second nature. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I would like to remembered as President as somebody who did not compromise principles in order to try to be loved or… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I ended up being the 43rd president of the United States. It was an awesome experience, and I'm glad I did it. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Issues are won based upon whether or not you can keep this economy strong; elections are won based upon economic issues and… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I told all four [Congressional leaders] that there are going to be some times where we don't agree with each other, but… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
A president must make decisions based upon principle and stand by the principles by which he makes decisions in order to achieve… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
So I analyzed that and decided I didn't want to be the president during a depression greater than the Great Depression, or… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
"Statesman" gives the impression that every time a major issue comes up, I'll be popping off. And that's not what's going to… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
“Barney spotted our neighbor's lawn, where he promptly took care of his business. There I was, the former president of the United… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
It's been a hard lesson for me , but contrary quite frankly to what is a common practice in politics, I can… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'm the only president who really put it out in the State of the Union and was very specific about how I… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We don't want Washington Democrats running the House of Representatives. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I don't think it's good for America to have a former president undermine a current president. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
What we Republicans should stand for is growth in the economy. We ought to make the pie higher. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Having purpose. I had purpose during my presidency, and I've got purpose after my presidency. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I think he needs to stand up and say if he thought the president were wrong on policy and issues, he ought… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'd like to be a president [known] as somebody who liberated 50 million people and helped achieve peace. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I think by not participating in the current political debate, hopefully I'm sending a signal that will help set a tone. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I didn't -- I swear I didn't -- get into politics to feather my nest or feather my friends' nests. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
It is white. - when asked what the White house was like by a student in East London — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
George H. W. Bush is gracious. And I'm not saying any of the former presidents aren't gracious, I'm just saying, this man… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'm just beginning to live the next chapter of my life. In other words, politics - being governor and president - is… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
One of the things I learned as president is that your life is just not going to unfold the way you want… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
On all vital measures, measures necessary to protect you, the Democrats in Washington follow a simple philosophy: Just say no. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I think that there are certain principles which should guide decision-making for a president. One such principle was that we're all God's… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'm forever a former president and I understand that, but at this point in my post-presidency, I don't want to be involved… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Outwit, outlast, outplay. It's the tagline for the television show Survivor and it's damn near what presidenting is like, too. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Ronald Reagan was a great role model for Respublicans party, and I think for most people. But he was a fellow that… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The American people have got a touchstone: Which party voted for the tools necessary to protect America and which party didn't? And… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Bill Clinton and I are friends; we see each other on the speaking circuit. He likes to be visible. I don't. And… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I decided what I wanted to do, not to make me look good, but to make me feel comfortable. Other presidents do… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
There's just something about this job as president every president faces, you know, that you think one thing going in and then… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The presidency is a serious job that requires sound judgment and good ideas, and there's no doubt in my mind that Jeb… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
1992 was the worst year of my life, to watch my dad lose. It was a painful experience. Yet when I became… — 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
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… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
As Americans, we want peace - we work and sacrifice for peace. But there can be no peace if our security depends on the… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image