If I look back to when I was 20 and somebody said you'd be president, I would have said no way. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'm excited for my little girls. When they left the nest, I was excited because they were winging their way into life. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I was raised in the West. The west of Texas. It's pretty close to California. In more ways than Washington, D.C., is… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Information is moving -- you know, nightly news is one way, of course, but it's also moving through the blogosphere and through… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I don't particularly like it when people put words in my mouth, either, by the way, unless I say it. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I'm not so sure the role of the United States is going around the world saying this is the way its gotta… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The point is, this is a way to help inoculate me about what has come and is coming. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Adoption was such a positive alternative to abortion, a way to save one life and brighten two more: those of the adoptive… — 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
But I'm mindful in a free society that people can worship if they want to or not. You're equally an American if… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Well, I think the most realistic ways to keep them [Saddam Hussien & Slobadon Milisevic] isolated in the world of public opinion… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
...The God I know is one that promotes peace and freedom. But I get great sustenance from my personal relationship. That doesn't… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We concluded that tomorrow is a moment of truth for the world. Many nations have voiced a commitment to peace and security,… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
People expect those in authority to take on big problems and to solve them. We had an opportunity to reform Social Security… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Because European countries now resolve differences through negotiation and consensus, there's sometimes an assumption that the entire world functions in the same… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I believe the best way to help our small businesses is not only through small-business loans, which we have increased since I've… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I am committed to the First Amendment principles of religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. Whether Mormon, Methodist, Jewish, or Muslim, Americans should… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The best way to encourage economic vitality and growth is to let people keep their own money.When you spend your own money,… — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America. — George W. Bush Copy Share
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
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
“One of our energy strategies is to increase the CAFE standards to 35 miles per hour..” — George W. Bush Copy Share
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
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
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
I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Chanukah. — George W. Bush Copy Share