Subject: Bushisms (Page 2)

I think—tide turning – see, as I remember – I was raised in the desert, but tides kind of—it's easy to see a tide turn—did I say those words?

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I'm going to try to see if I can remember as much to make it sound like I'm smart on the subject.

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

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I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions; I can't answer your question.

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People say I'm indecisive, but I don't know about that.

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To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done; and to the C students, I say, you too can be the President of the United States.

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Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud.

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The question is, who ought to make that decision? … the Congress or the commanders? … and as you know, my position is clear – I'm a commander guy.

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And that’s why I’m here at the community college system today.

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One of the interesting initiatives we've taken in Washington, D.C., is we've got these vampire-busting devices. A vampire is a – a cell deal you can plug in the wall to charge your cell phone.

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Oh, no, we're not going to have any casualties.

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Should the Iranian regime – do they have the sovereign right to have civilian nuclear power? … so, like, if I were you, that's what I'd ask me; and the answer is, yes, they do.

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The important question is, how many hands have I shaked?

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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.

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The great thing about America is everybody should vote.

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So thank you for reminding me about the importance of being a good mom and a great volunteer as well.

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I can look you in the eye and tell you I feel I've tried to solve the problem diplomatically to the max, and would have committed troops both in Afghanistan and Iraq knowing what I know today.

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Security is the essential roadblock to achieving the road map to peace.

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

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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.

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They misunderestimated me.

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