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
[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
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
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
More than two decades later, it is hard to imagine the Revolutionary War coming out any other way. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Our nation must defend the sanctity of marriage. The outcome of this debate is important-and so is the way we conduct it.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I want to help people help themselves, not have government tell people what to do. I just don't think it's the role… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
It's exciting; I don't know whether I'm going to win or not. I think I am. I do know I'm ready for… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We need to have mentoring programs energized by government, paid for by government, but who exist not because of government. Teen Challenge… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws,… — 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
America treasures the relationship we have with our many Muslim friends, and we respect the vibrant faith of Islam which inspires countless… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
It's good to see so many friends here in the Rose Garden. This is our first event in this beautiful spot, and… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
My faith plays a big part in my life. And when I was answering that question what I was really saying to… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The Oval Office is a place where there's been, obviously, a lot of amazing experiences over a seven-and-a-half year period. My presidency… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We are a caring nation, and our values should also guide us on how we harness the gifts of science. New medical… — 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
We have learned that terrorist attacks are not caused by the use of strength; they are invited by the perception of weakness.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We cannot step aside and say that we have achieved our goal by inventing a new drug or a new way by… — 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
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
The best way to defend America in this world we live in is to stay on the offense. — 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
...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
As the president, you're pretty much in a bubble. And golf is a good way to get out of the bubble. — 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