As a mark of respect for the memory of Rosa Parks, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that on the day of her interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff, George W Bush Popular Quotes

As governor of Texas, I have set high standards for our public schools, and I have met those standards. George W Bush

As long as I sit in this chair, all future catastrophes will be planned by me. George W Bush Adages

As Luce reminded me, he said, without data, without facts, without information, the discussions about public education mean that a person is just another opinion. (September 9, 2003) George W Bush

By heritage and by choice, the United States of America will make that stand. George W Bush Remarks

By our efforts, we have lit a fire as well--a fire in the minds of men. It warms those who feel its power, it burns those who fight its progress, and one day this untamed fire of freedom will reach the darkest corners of our world. George W Bush

Combat forces of the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Poland, and other countries enforced the demands of the United Nations, ended the rule of Saddam Hussein - and the people of Iraq are free. George W Bush

disturbing pattern of embellishments and sudden reversals. George W Bush Quotations

Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do. George W Bush

Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists. George W Bush Adages

Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear. George W Bush Adages

Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation. George W Bush

For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America. George W Bush

For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It's just unacceptable. And we're going to do something about it. George W Bush

Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them. George W Bush

Freedom is not America's gift to the world, it is the Almighty God's gift to every man and woman in this world. George W Bush

Gen. Pace has shown himself to be a brilliant thinker and an inspiring leader, George W Bush

Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end, and the Lord of life holds all who die and all who mourn. George W Bush

He can't have it both ways. He can't take the high horse and then claim the low road. George W Bush

History is moving, and it will tend toward hope, or tend toward tragedy. George W Bush Adages

How could the president be so wrong, so misinformed? George W Bush

I admit it, I am not one of the great linguists. George W Bush

I am against hard quotas, quotas they basically delineate based upon whatever. George W Bush

I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well. George W Bush Popular Quotes

I am mindful of the difference between the executive branch and the legislative branch. I assured all four of these leaders that I know the difference, and that difference is they pass the laws and I execute them. George W Bush

I am the right. George W Bush Sayings

I appreciate that question because I, in the state of Texas, had heard a lot of discussion about a faith-based initiative eroding the important bridge between church and state. George W Bush

I believe a marriage is between a man and a woman. George W Bush

I believe if you want to be negative you always can, no matter how hard you try. George W Bush Quotations

I believe that God has planted in every heart the desire to live in freedom. George W Bush Quotes

I believe the results of focusing our attention and energy on teaching children to read and having an education system that's responsive to the child and to the parents, as opposed to mired in a system that refuses to change, will make America what we want it to be � a more literate country and a hopefuller country. (January 2001) George W Bush

I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon. George W Bush Remarks

I can't wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbors back into neighborhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons that somebody is creating new jobs. George W Bush Remarks

I don't see how you can lead this country to succeed in Iraq if you say wrong war, wrong time, wrong place.ÊWhat message does that send our troops?ÊWhat message does that send to our allies? What message does that send the Iraqis? George W Bush Quotes

I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves. George W Bush Popular Quotes

I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves. (September 21, 2003) George W Bush Remarks

I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together. George W Bush

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace. George W Bush Adages

I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family. George W Bush Quotations

I love to bring people into the oval office...and say, this is where I office. George W Bush

I mean, there needs to be a wholesale effort against racial profiling, which is illiterate children. George W Bush

I mentioned early on that I recognize there are hurdles, and we're going to achieve those hurdles. [1/22/2003] George W Bush Sayings

I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating. George W Bush Quotes

I think the American people—I hope the American–I don't think, let me—I hope the American people trust me. George W Bush

I think war is a dangerous place. George W Bush

I think we agree, the past is over. George W Bush

I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun. George W Bush

I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, there's a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve. George W Bush Quotations

I understand I'm running against a person who is so anxious to become president, he will do whatever it takes. George W Bush

I understand small business growth. I was one. George W Bush Quotations

I want to thank my friend, Senator Bill Frist, for joining us today. You're doing a heck of a job. You cut your teeth here, right? That's where you started practicing? That's good. He married a Texas girl, I want you to know. Karyn is with us. A West Texas girl, just like me. George W Bush Quotations

I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging. George W Bush

I was proud the other day when both Republicans and Democrats stood with me in the Rose Garden to announce their support for a clear statement of purpose, "You disarm, or we will." [10/5/2002] George W Bush

I will never relent in defending America - whatever it takes. George W Bush Adages

I'm honored to shake the hand of a brave Iraqi citizen who had his hand cut off by Saddam Hussein. George W Bush

I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure. George W Bush

I'm so pleased to be able to say hello to Bill Scranton. He's one of the great Pennsylvania political families. George W Bush

I'm the master of low expectations. George W Bush Quotations

I've been to war. I've raised twins. If I had a choice, I'd rather go to war. George W Bush

If affirmative action means what I just described, what I'm for, then I'm for it. George W Bush

If the Iraqi regime is able to produce, buy or steal an amount of highly enriched uranium a little larger than a single softball, it could have a nuclear weapon in less than a year. George W Bush

If you find a neighbor in need, you're responsible for serving that neighbor in need, you're responsible for loving a neighbor just like you'd like to love yourself. [11/16/2002] George W Bush

If you're asking me as the President, would I understand reality, I do. George W Bush

If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign. George W Bush Remarks

In an economic recession, I'd rather that in order to get out of this recession, that the people be spending their money, not the government trying to figure out how to spend the people's money. George W Bush Popular Quotes

In my sentences I go where no man has gone before. George W Bush

is a critical step on the path to Iraqi self-reliance. George W Bush Popular Quotes

It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas. George W Bush

It is important that we succeed in Iraq ... and we're going to, ... The only way that we won't succeed is if we lose our nerve and the terrorists are able to drive us out of Iraq by killing innocent lives. George W Bush

It will take time to restore Chaos George W Bush

It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it. George W Bush

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 the job. And, if not, that's just the way it goes. George W Bush

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time. George W Bush

Let me put it to you this way, I am not a revengeful person George W Bush Remarks

More Muslims have died at the hands of killers than - I say more Muslims - a lot of Muslims have died - I don't know the exact count - at Istanbul. Look at these different places around the world where there's been tremendous death and destruction because killers kill. George W Bush

Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods. George W Bush Adages

No one should be singled out for unfair treatment or unkind words because of their ethnic background or religious faith. George W Bush Quotes

No, I know all the war rhetoric, but it's all aimed at achieving peace. George W Bush

Now, there are some who would like to rewrite history - revisionist historians is what I like to call them. George W Bush

One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected. George W Bush Quotes

One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures. George W Bush

One of the most meaningful things that's happened to me since I've been the governor - the president - governor - president. Oops. Ex-governor. I went to Bethesda Naval Hospital to give a fellow a Purple Heart, and at the same moment I watched him - get a Purple Heart for action in Iraq - and at that same - right after I gave him the Purple Heart, he was sworn in as a citizen of the United States - a Mexican citizen, now a United States citizen. George W Bush Adages

One of the very best reasons I can think of to vote for me as president is to have Laura Bush as first lady of the United States of America. George W Bush

One thing I have learned about the presidency is that whatever shortcomings you have, people are going to notice them -- and whatever strengths you have, you're going to need them. George W Bush Popular Quotes

Our border patrol and immigration agents are doing a fine job, but we still have a problem, ... Too many illegal immigrants are coming in, and we're capturing many more non-Mexican illegal immigrants than we can send home. George W Bush

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. George W Bush Quotes

Our nation must come together to unite. George W Bush

Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage. George W Bush Adages

People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example; I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me. George W Bush Remarks

People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. George W Bush

Please Note -- Any similarity between puppets and actual Presidential candidates is purely coincidental. George W Bush

Prayer has comforted us in sorrow and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead. George W Bush

President Bush, testing the mic at the GOP convention:'Four score and seven years ago. We have come here to dedicate a portion of it as a final resting place. ... My fellow members of the press corps, especially the camera man, tax relief is on the way ... don't spend it all in one place.' George W Bush Quotations

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning? George W Bush

Redefining the role of the United States from enablers to keep the peace to enablers to keep the peace from peacekeepers is going to be an assignment. George W Bush

Secondly, the tactics of our - as you know, we don't have relationships with Iran. I mean, that's - ever since the late '70s, we have no contacts with them, and we've totally sanctioned them. In other words, there's no sanctions - you can't - we're out of sanctions. George W Bush

See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda. George W Bush Adages

See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda."— George W Bush

Senator Kerry assures us that he's the one to win a war he calls a mistake, an error, and a diversion. But you can't win a war if you don't believe in fighting. George W Bush Quotations

Should any Iraqi officer or soldier receive an order from Saddam Hussein.... don't follow that order. Because if you choose to do so, when Iraq is liberated, you will be treated, tried and persecuted as a war criminal. [1/22/03] George W Bush Quotes

Sing away sorrow, cast away care. George W Bush

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called "walking." George W Bush

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.' George W Bush Adages

Some have argued we should wait, and that's an option. In my view, it's the riskiest of all options, because the longer we wait, the stronger and bolder Saddam Hussein will become. George W Bush

States should have the right to enact... laws... particularly to end the inhumane practice of ending a life that otherwise could live. George W Bush

That woman who knew I had dyslexia: I never interviewed her. George W Bush Adages

The administration I'll bring is a group of men and women who are focused on what's best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house. George W Bush Popular Quotes

The battle is now joined on many fronts. We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter; and we will not fail. George W Bush Quotes

The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants. George W Bush Remarks

The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them. George W Bush

The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war. George W Bush Sayings

The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or Martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way. George W Bush Sayings

The greatest gift a parent can give a child is unconditional love. As a child wanders and strays, finding his bearings, he needs a sense of absolute love from a parent. There's nothing wrong with tough love, as long as the love is unconditional. George W Bush Quotations

The greatest source of America's generosity is not our government; it's the good heart of the American people. George W Bush

The law I sign today directs new funds and new focus to the task of collecting vital intelligence on terrorist threats and on weapons of mass production. [11/27/2002] George W Bush Quotes

The legislature's job is to write law. It's the executive branch's job to interpret law. George W Bush

The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend. George W Bush

The momentum of freedom in our world is unmistakable - and it is not carried forward by our power alone. We can trust in that greater power Who guides the unfolding of the years. And in all that is to come, we can know that His purposes are just and true. George W Bush Quotations

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case. George W Bush Remarks

The only things that I can tell you is that every case I have reviewed I have been comfortable with the innocence or guilt of the person that I've looked at. I do not believe we've put a guilty... I mean innocent person to death in the state of Texas. George W Bush Sayings

The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test. George W Bush Sayings

The story of America is the story of expanding liberty: an ever-widening circle, constantly growing to reach further and include more. Our nation's founding commitment is still our deepest commitment: In our world, and here at home, we will extend the frontiers of freedom. George W Bush

The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands. George W Bush Quotes

The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got. George W Bush Adages

The terrorists are fighting freedom with all their cunning and cruelty because freedom is their greatest fear - and they should be afraid, because freedom is on the march. George W Bush

The thing that's wrong with the French is that they don't have a word for entrepreneur George W Bush

The true history of my administration will be written 50 years from now, and you and I will not be around to see it. George W Bush

The United States and our allies are determined: we refuse to live in the shadow of this ultimate danger. George W Bush

The United States of America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins. The killers will fail, and the Iraqi people will live in freedom. George W Bush

The United States prefers that Iraq meet its obligations voluntarily, yet we are prepared for the alternative. George W Bush Quotations

The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom. George W Bush Quotes

Their position is wrong. George W Bush

There can be no peace if our security depends on the will and whims of a ruthless and aggressive dictator. I'm not willing to stake one American life on trusting Saddam Hussein. George W Bush Popular Quotes

There is no such thing necessarily in a dictatorial regime of iron-clad absolutely solid evidence. The evidence I had was the best possible evidence that he had a weapon. George W Bush Quotations

There is only one force of history that can break the reign of hatred and resentment, and expose the pretensions of tyrants, and reward the hopes of the decent and tolerant, and that is the force of human freedom. George W Bush Remarks

There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee...that says, fool me once, shame on...shame on you. Fool me...you can't get fooled again. George W Bush

There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee...that says, fool me once, shame on...shame on you. Fool me...you can't get fooled again. [9/17/2002] George W Bush Adages

There's no such thing as legacies. At least, there is a legacy, but I'll never see it. George W Bush Adages

There's not going to be enough people in the system to take advantage of people like me. George W Bush

There's only one person who hugs the mothers and the widows, the wives and the kids upon the death of their loved one. Others hug but having committed the troops, I've got an additional responsibility to hug and that's me and I know what it's like. [12/13/2002] George W Bush Quotations

These people are coming from Syria into Iraq and killing a lot of innocent people, George W Bush

They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program. George W Bush Popular Quotes

They're for tax cuts and against them. They're for NAFTA and against NAFTA. They're for the Patriot Act and against the Patriot Act. They're in favor of liberating Iraq, and opposed to it. And that's just one senator from Massachusetts. George W Bush

They've seen me make decisions, they've seen me under trying times, they've seen me weep, they've seen me laugh, they've seen me hug. And they know who I am, and I believe they're comfortable with the fact that they know I'm not going to shift principles or shift positions based upon polls and focus groups. George W Bush

This administration is doing everything we can to end the stalemate in an efficient way. We're making the right decisions to bring the solution to an end. George W Bush

This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot. George W Bush Adages

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites. I call you my base. George W Bush Quotations

This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve. George W Bush Quotes

This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war. George W Bush Adages

Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character. George W Bush

Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB/GYN's aren't able to practice their, their love with women all across this country. George W Bush Sayings

Washington is a town where there's all kinds of allegations. You've heard much of the allegations. And if people have got solid information, please come forward with it. And that would be people inside the information who are the so-called anonymous sources, or people outside the information � outside the administration. (September 30, 2003) George W Bush Remarks

We are ready for any unforeseen event which may or may not happen. George W Bush

We can't allow the world's worst leaders to blackmail, threaten, hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the world's worst weapons. George W Bush

We cannot let terrorists hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile. George W Bush

We look forward to analyzing and working with legislation that will make -- it would hope -- put a free press's mind at ease that you're not being denied information you shouldn't see. George W Bush Sayings

We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job. That's what I'm telling you. George W Bush

We must all hear the universal call to like your neighbor as you like to be liked yourself. George W Bush Remarks

We must all hear the universal call to like your neighbor just like you like to be liked yourself. George W Bush

We must have the attitude that every child in America—regardless of where they're raised or how they're born—can learn. George W Bush

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray. George W Bush Popular Quotes

We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place, until there is no refuge or no rest. And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists. George W Bush Adages

We're concerned about AIDS inside our White House—make no mistake about it. George W Bush

We're in a fight for our principles and our first responsibility is to live by them. George W Bush Sayings

Well, I think if you say you're going to do something and don't do it, that's trustworthiness. George W Bush Quotes

What I'm against is quotas. I'm against hard quotas, quotas that basically delineate based upon whatever. However they delineate, quotas, I think, vulcanize society. George W Bush Quotes

What's wrong with being a boring kind of guy? George W Bush

When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive. George W Bush

When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you. George W Bush

When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when you accept Christ as the savior, it changes your heart. George W Bush

Whether or not it needed to happen, I'm still convinced it needed to happen. [explaining why he sent U.S. troops into Iraq, Dec. 12, 2005] George W Bush Adages

Will the highways on the Internet become more few? George W Bush

Yes! I looted Social Security, But I gave the money to the rich.... George W Bush

You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on. George W Bush Adages

You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box. George W Bush

You know what's interesting about Washington? It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second nature. George W Bush Remarks

You know what's interesting about Washington? It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second nature. George W Bush Popular Quotes

You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test. George W Bush Adages

You're free. And freedom is beautiful. And, you know, it'll take time to restore chaos and order - order out of chaos. But we will. George W Bush Popular Quotes

[A]s you know, these are open forums, you're able to come and listen to what I have to say. George W Bush

[T]hat's just the nature of democracy. Sometimes pure politics enters into the rhetoric. George W Bush

[T]he illiteracy level of our children are appalling. George W Bush

[Vice President Al Gore has hit the airwaves with new ads in recent days highlighting Social Security. On the stump, Gore has repeatedly said he would protect the program in a] lockbox ... we've worked too hard to put it all at risk. George W Bush