I feel a special kinship with our military personnel, veterans, and their families. After all, two of my decisions sent them into… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I sent American troops to Iraq to make its people free, not to make them American. Iraqis will write their own history… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The best way to defend America in this world we live in is to stay on the offense. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
...we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil...The best way to break this addiction is through technology — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The best way to defeat the totalitarian of hate is with an ideology of hope -- an ideology of hate -- excuse… — 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
We had a shared experience. That makes a good marriage better. In many ways our marriage is great because she has made… — 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
If you're a Christian, Jew or Muslim, you're equally an American. That's the great thing about America, is the right to worship… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The stakes are geopolitical in nature and I believe that democracies are - people want to live in free societies, democracies are… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The only way to protect our people, the only way to secure the peace, the only way to control our destiny is… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We increased expenses, particularly in two areas: the military. If I put somebody in harm's way, they're going to get the best,… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I believe strongly that to whom much is given, much is required - we are a blessed nation - and that the… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The best way to fight evil is to do some good. Let me qualify that—the best way to fight evil at home… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I think it's really important for this great state of baseball to reach out to people of all walks of life to… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I worry about protectionists, which is another way of saying less competition, less trade around the world. And I view those as… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Freedom, by its nature, must be chosen, and defended by citizens, and sustained by the rule of law and the protection of… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Americans have always held firm, because we have always believed in certain truths. We know that if evil is not confronted, it… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I think it's very important that we protect marriage as an institution between a man and a woman. I proposed a constitutional… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Humor can be a great way to lift spirits and relate with soon-to-be high school grads. Whether you're in need of a… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I am sustained by the prayers of the people in this country. I guess an appropriate way to say this, it's one… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
If people want to get to know me better, they've got to know my parents and the values my parents instilled in… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We are not deceived by their pretenses to piety. We have seen their kind before. They are the heirs of all the… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
[My father] taught me (at least he showed me) a dignified way to be a former president is that once you're off… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I do not think witchcraft is a religion, and I do not think it is in any way appropriate for the US… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
As the 20th century ended, there were around 120 democracies in the world - and I can assure you more are on… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
If someone came to me and said, "Your strategy in your post-presidency is brilliant," as if I had figured out a way… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I appreciate people's opinions, but I'm more interested in news. And the best way to get the news is from objective sources.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The solid truth of the matter is, when you find - if you want to help heal the hurt, if you want… — 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
My job is to make sure that, as President, people understand that in this country you can worship any way you choose.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Our democratic faith is more than the creed of our country, it is the inborn hope of our humanity, an ideal we… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We Americans have faith in ourselves, but not in ourselves alone. We do not know-we do not claim to know all the… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
My attitude is that when we put a youngster in harm's way, somebody who wears our nation's uniform in harm's way, he… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We've got a cultural issue in America. We've got to change the whole way the issue is looked at. That's the mission.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
What ends up happening is people form images and the image they form is, in some ways, what they want it to… — 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
The interesting thing about golf is that the presidency requires focus and discipline, and golf requires focus and discipline. It was a… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
If you've got somebody in harm's way, you want the president being -- making advice, not -- be given advice by the… — 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