Author: George W. Bush Page 17

We need an energy bill that encourages consumption.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I guess it’s OK to call the secretary of education here ‘buddy;’ that means friend.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Too many OB/GYN’s aren’t able to practice their love with women all across the country.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I was running against peace, prosperity, and incumbency.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

The stronger the wetlands, the more likely the damage of the hurricane.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

It's your money; you paid for it.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

The same folks that are bombing innocent people in Iraq were the ones who attacked us in America on September the 11th.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Justice was being delivered to a man who defied that gift from the Almighty to the people of Iraq.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

We’re in for a long struggle, and I think Texans understand that… and so do Americans.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

If you’ve got somebody in harm’s way, you want the president being – making advice, not – be given advice by the military, and not making decisions based upon the latest Gallup poll or focus group.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

These are big achievements for this country, and the people of Bulgaria ought to be proud of the achievements that they have achieved.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I think it was in the Rose Garden where I issued this brilliant statement: If I had a magic wand – but the president doesn't have a magic wand.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

And I, unfortunately, have been to too many disasters as president.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I couldn't imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Hanukkah.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

She's just trying to make sure Anthony gets a good meal… Antonio.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

We had a good Cabinet meeting, talked about a lot of issues; Secretary of State and Defense brought us up to date about our desires to spread freedom and peace around the world.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I recently met with the finance minister of the Palestinian Authority, was very impressed by his grasp of finances.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

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.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I don’t want nations feeling like that they can bully ourselves and our allies.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

It is time to set aside the old partisan bickering and finger-pointing and name-calling that comes from freeing parents to make different choices for their children.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president