Extending the ground war into an occupation of Iraq, would have incurred incalculable human and political costs. Had we gone the invasion route, the U.S. could conceivably still be an occupying power in a bitterly hostile land. It would have… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
I am not one who - who flamboyantly believes in throwing a lot of words around. — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light...We… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
International exchanges are not a great tide to sweep away all differences, but they will slowly wear away at the obstacles to peace as… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
Well, I think everybody is frustrated by the finances of the U.N. and the inability to solve problems of war and peace. — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
You know I vowed when I became President not to talk about the loneliest toughest job in the world and I didn't. — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
I think it's very hard to fight the war on terrorism if we're in retreat. — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
I firmly believed we should not march into Baghdad ...To occupy Iraq would instantly shatter our coalition, turning the whole Arab world against us… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
