George W. Bush quotes - page 9

So if you happen to bump into a Democrat candidate, you might want to ask this simple question: What's your plan? If they say they want to protect the homeland, but oppose the Patriot Act, ask them this question: What's your plan? If they say they want to uncover terrorist plots, but oppose listening in on terrorist conversations, ask them this question: What's your plan? If they say they want to stop new attacks on our country, but oppose letting the CIA detain and question the terrorists who might know what those plots are, ask them this question: What's your plan? If they say they want to win the war on terror, but call for America to pull out from what al Qaeda says is the central front in this war, ask them this question: What's your plan?...The truth is, the Democrats can't answer that question. Harsh criticism is not a plan for victory. Second-guessing is not a strategy. (George W. Bush)
After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginia statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson, 'We know the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong. Do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm?' Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his inauguration. The years and changes accumulate. But the themes of this day he would know, our nation's grand story of courage and its simple dream of dignity. View quote
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Imagine what it's like to be a young person living in a country that is not moving toward reform... While your peers in other parts of the world have received educations that prepare them for the opportunities of a global economy, you have been fed propaganda and conspiracy theories that blame others for your country's shortcomings. View quote
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...One of the things I have discovered is, in Washington, D. C. most people understand the consequences of failure. And if failure is not an option, then it's up to the president to come up with a plan that is more likely to succeed. View quote
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A commander in chief sends America's sons and daughters into battle in a foreign land only after the greatest care and a lot of prayer. We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones, to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable. They represent the best of our country, and we are grateful. To all the men and women in our military, every sailor, every soldier, every airman, every coast guardsman, every Marine, I say this: Your mission is defined. The objectives are clear. Your goal is just. You have my full confidence, and you will have every tool you need to carry out your duty. View quote
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You know, I think an interesting construct that General [Peter] Pace uses is, "We're not winning, we're not losing." View quote
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I know some in Washington would like us to start leaving Iraq now. To begin withdrawing before our commanders tell us we are ready would be dangerous for Iraq, for the region, and for the United States. It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to al Qaeda. It would mean that we'd be risking mass killings on a horrific scale. It would mean we'd allow the terrorists to establish a safe haven in Iraq to replace the one they lost in Afghanistan. It would mean increasing the probability that American troops would have to return at some later date to confront an enemy that is even more dangerous. View quote
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The last time we met in this chamber, the mothers and daughters of Afghanistan were captives in their own homes, forbidden from working or going to school. Today women are free, and are part of Afghanistan's new government. And we welcome the new Minister of Women's Affairs, Doctor Sima Samar. View quote
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Because he's hiding. View quote
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It has come to my attention, that air pollution is polluting the air! View quote
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There are cameras nowadays that have been developed to tell the difference between a squirrel and a bomb. (George W. Bush)
Reading is the basics for all learning. View quote
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I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family. View quote
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I am a war president. View quote
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It will take time to restore chaos. View quote
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Thank you, your Holiness. Awesome speech. View quote
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I think war is a dangerous place. View quote
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For every fatal shooting, there are about 3 non-fatal shootings. Folks, this is unacceptable in America. View quote
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In my sentences I go where no man has gone before. View quote
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I reads every chance I can gets. View quote
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I frankly felt like the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable. And I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality. (George W. Bush)
My job is a decision-making job, and as a result, I make a lot of decisions. View quote
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Our enemies believed America was weak and materialistic, that we would splinter in fear and selfishness. They were as wrong as they are evil. View quote
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The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings. View quote
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You're free. And freedom is beautiful. And, you know, it'll take time to restore chaos and order - order out of chaos. But we will. View quote
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