Quotes by George W. Bush

About George W. Bush:

George Walker Bush is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009, and the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. The eldest son of Barbara and George H. W. Bush, he was born in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduating from Yale University in 1968 and Harvard Business School in 1975, he worked in oil businesses. He married Laura Welch in 1977 and ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives shortly thereafter. He later co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team before defeating Ann Richards in the 1994 Texas gubernatorial election. He was elected president in 2000 after a close and controversial election, becoming the fourth president to be elected while receiving fewer popular votes nationwide than his opponent. He is the second president to have been the son of a former president, the first having been John Quincy Adams. He is also the brother of Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.
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I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

George W. Bush

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

George W. Bush

We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace.

George W. Bush

I believe in the transformational power of liberty. I believe that the free Iraq is in this nation's interests. I believe a free Afghanistan is in this nation's interest.

George W. Bush

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

George W. Bush

The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend.

George W. Bush

America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves them and threatens us. When these demands are met, the first and greatest benefit will come to Iraqi men, women and children.

George W. Bush

Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage.

George W. Bush

I believe a marriage is between a man and a woman.

George W. Bush

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

George W. Bush

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.

George W. Bush

This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war.

George W. Bush

The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got.

George W. Bush

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

George W. Bush

Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror.

George W. Bush

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge W. Bush
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009
  • AliasesGeorge Bush; George Walker Bush; Bush, George W.
  • BornJuly 6, 1946
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Politician; Motivational Speaker; Autobiographer; Painter; Rugby Union Player