Author: George W. Bush Page 23

There ought to be limits to freedom.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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I think that the vice president is a person reflecting a half-glass-full mentality.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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I understand that unrest in the Middle East creates unrest throughout the region.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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By making the right choices, we can make the right choice for our future.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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So I analyzed that and decided I didn't want to be the president during a depression greater than the Great Depression, or the beginning of a depression greater than the Great Depression.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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You teach a child to read and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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I need to be able to move the right people to the right place at the right time to protect you, and I'm not going to accept a lousy bill out of the United Nations Senate.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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The solution to Iraq — an Iraq that can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself – is more than a military mission… precisely the reason why I sent more troops into Baghdad.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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I don’t bring God into my life to… to… you know, kind of be a political person.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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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.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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So thank you for reminding me about the importance of being a good mom and a great volunteer as well.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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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.

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And the goals for this country are a compassionate American for every single citizen.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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It’s terrible how those killers at Columbine had their hearts turned dark as a result of being on the Internet.

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It will take time to restore chaos and order [in Iraq] … order out of chaos… but we will.

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And they have no disregard for human life.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be—hold hands.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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We don't believe in planners and deciders making the decisions on behalf of Americans.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep on the soil of a friend.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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What I'm suggesting to you is, if you can't name the foreign minister of Mexico, therefore, you know, you're not capable of what you do.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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One has a stronger hand when there's more people playing your same cards.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
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