George W. Bush Quotes

A collection of quotes by George W. Bush.

George W. Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, he grew up in Texas and came from a politically prominent family. His father, George H. W. Bush, also served as the 41st President of the United States.

Bush attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in history, and later obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School. In the 1980s, he ventured into the oil industry and pursued a career in business before entering politics.

Bush's political journey began in the 1990s when he served as the governor of Texas for two terms. He won the presidency in a close and controversial election against Al Gore in 2000. During his presidency, he faced various challenges, including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which led to the war on terrorism and the invasion of Iraq.

Throughout his tenure, Bush advocated for conservative policies, such as tax cuts, education reform, and a strong national defense. He also implemented initiatives like the No Child Left Behind Act, aimed at improving the education system. Bush's presidency ended with the financial crisis of 2008.

Since leaving office, Bush has focused on his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the George W. Bush Foundation, which aims to promote veterans' issues and encourage leadership. He has also become an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and has continued to be involved in various global initiatives.

To those of you who received honours, awards and distinction

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.

We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and

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

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Te

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

Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expec

Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us.

America is the land of the second chance - and when the gate

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.

When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when

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

I think we agree, the past is over.

I think we agree, the past is over.

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Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 4

Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 49 percent increase in funding for education was not enough.

I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a st

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.

We will not waver we will not tire we will not falter, and w

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

I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can hav

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

I told you I'm not going to criticize my successor. I'll jus

I told you I'm not going to criticize my successor. I'll just tell you that there are people at Gitmo that will kill American people at a drop of a hat and I don't believe that persuasion isn't going to work. Therapy isn't going to cause terrorists to change their mind.

The terrorists are fighting freedom with all their cunning a

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.

The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.

The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.

People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll gi

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.

With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters decl

With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got.

For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam

For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam Hussein's regime is a better and safer place.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're

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

People forget... that we structured it so that the governmen

People forget... that we structured it so that the government, or the people, would be repaid with a really good rate of return. And as it turns out, that aspect of TARP, that's what happened.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of th

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.