Quotes by Laura Bush

About Laura Bush:

Laura Lane Welch Bush is the wife of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush. She was the First Lady from 2001 to 2009. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in education and soon took a job as a second grade teacher. After attaining her master's degree in Library Science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian. She met George W. Bush in 1977, and they were married later that year. The couple had twin daughters in 1981.
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The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.

Laura Bush

I turned to books for comfort. (Former First Lady, Laura Bush)

Laura Bush

The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend, we have all manner of words and phrases, some helpful some not. Still we are conditioned to say something, even if it is only �...

Laura Bush

I was born upon the prairie, where the wind blew free, and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures, and where everything drew a free breath." the Great Comanche war chief, Ten Bears

Laura Bush

There is nothing political about American literature.

Laura Bush

I think it’s important that (Roe v. Wade) remain legal for medical reasons and other reasons.

Laura Bush

Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.

Laura Bush

In fact, I have the privilege of traveling around our country and meeting people all over the country who are making a huge difference in the lives of their neighbors and themselves. That's what I'm really fortunate to be able to do.

Laura Bush

Maybe it is the media that has us divided.

Laura Bush

I don't really feel like I have to have a debate with my husband over issues.

Laura Bush

We always get up about 5:30, and George gets up and goes in and gets the coffee and brings it to me, and that's been our ritual since we got married. And we read the newspapers in bed and drink coffee for about an hour probably, read our briefing pap...

Laura Bush

But you know, it's not easy when your husband runs for president. I mean, it's not easy for me. I'm sure it's not easy for her. There's a lot of scrutiny on families that isn't always wanted.

Laura Bush

It's not easy to have the job of president. It's not easy to run for it. And it's not a job for the feint of heart.

Laura Bush

I don't like that, because there are a lot of people whose works I admire as actors or actresses, or musicians. And you know, I've been a big fan of different musicians or actors.

Laura Bush

No one likes to be criticized.

Laura Bush

Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library.

Laura Bush

I'm not the one who was elected. I would never do anything to undermine my husband's point of view.

Laura Bush

I think there are a lot of reasons to be critical of the media in America.

Laura Bush

I would never do anything to undermine my husband's point of view.

Laura Bush

Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I'll never run for the Senate in New York.

Laura Bush

Author Bio

  • NameLaura Bush
  • DescriptionFirst Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009
  • AliasesLaura Welch Bush; Laura Lane Welch Bush
  • BornNovember 4, 1946
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLibrarian; Teacher; Autobiographer
  • AwardsThe Nichols-Chancellor's Medal