George Washington Bush quotes

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. ”

— George Washington 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 Washington Bush

“America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. 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. ”

— George Washington Bush

“America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman. ”

— George Washington Bush

“On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of the Earth. We resolved then, and we are resolved today, to confront every threat from any source that could bring sudden terror and suffering to America.”

— George Washington Bush

“Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended. ”

— George Washington Bush

“Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States. ”

— George Washington Bush

“Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time. ”

— George Washington Bush

“I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together. ”

— George Washington Bush

“To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States. ”

— George Washington Bush

“I believe the most solemn duty of the American president is to protect the American people. If America shows uncertainty and weakness in this decade, the world will drift toward tragedy. This will not happen on my watch.”

— George Washington 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 Washington Bush

“I know it's going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times we're in. You can spend your money better than the government can spend your money. ”

— George Washington Bush

“Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear. ”

— George Washington Bush

“A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier, there's no question about it. ”

— George Washington 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 Washington Bush

“America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life. ”

— George Washington Bush

“I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace. ”

— George Washington Bush

“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 Washington Bush

“We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them. ”

— George Washington Bush

“Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do. ”

— George Washington Bush

“We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail. ”

— George Washington Bush

“When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when you accept Christ as the savior, it changes your heart.”

— George Washington Bush

“After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers. ”

— George Washington Bush

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

— George Washington Bush

“I had to abandon free market principles in order to save the free market system. ”

— George Washington Bush

“It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it. ”

— George Washington Bush

“If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign. ”

— George Washington Bush

“Our nation must come together to unite. ”

— George Washington Bush

“America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people. ”

— George Washington Bush