Laura Welch Bush quotes

Laura Welch Bush is an American educator and former First Lady of the United States. She is recognized for her advocacy in education, literacy, and women’s health. She continues to be involved in various charitable and humanitarian causes. Here are 46 of her quotes:

A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning. (Laura Welch Bush)
Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open. View quote
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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. View quote
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AIDS respects no national boundaries; spares no race or religion; devastates men and women, rich and poor. No country can ignore this crisis. Fighting AIDS is an urgent calling - because every life, in every land, has value and dignity. View quote
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I'm not wild about the term first lady. I'd just like to be called Laura Bush. View quote
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In contrast to my husband, I can pronounce the word nuclear. View quote
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When I was in my 20s, I was a bookworm - spent 12 hours of the day in the library. How I met George, I'll never know. View quote
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All people need to know how AIDS is transmitted, and every country has an obligation to educate its citizens. This is why every country must also improve literacy, especially for women and girls, so that they can make wise choices that will keep them healthy and safe. View quote
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In almost every single way, George and I share the same values. And if we differ on some issues, it's very, very minor. View quote
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Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS - instead of waiting to die from it. View quote
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Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library. (Laura Welch Bush)
Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I'll never run for the Senate in New York. View quote
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We talk about issues, but I'm not his adviser, I'm his wife... I find that it's really best not to give your spouse a lot of advice. I don't want a lot of advice from him. View quote
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I also want to encourage anyone who has been affected by hurricane Ka, uh, Karina... View quote
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Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library. ... An investment in libraries is an investment in our children's future. View quote
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Mrs. Bush: I don't think there is anything wrong with singing it in Spanish. The point is it's the United States national anthem and what people want is it to be sung in a way that respects the United States and our culture. At the same time, we are a nation of immigrants. We are a nation of many, many languages, because immigrants come and bring their languages. Larry King: Is that an issue you disagree with your husband? He says it should be sung in English. Mrs. Bush: I think it should be sung in English, of course. View quote
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I don't really feel like I have to have a debate with my husband over issues. View quote
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I also know that there are a lot of people around the United States who want my husband to win and who are for him and who support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. And I feel good about those people, too. View quote
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I also want to encourage anybody who was affected by Hurricane Corina to make sure their children are in school. View quote
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Ann Curry: You know the American people are suffering watching -- Mrs. Bush: Believe me, no one suffers more than their president and I do when we watch this, and certainly the commander in chief, who has asked our military to go into harm's way. View quote
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Jenna's traveled with me; they've both traveled with their dad. This is the only time they've been old enough in all of their dad's campaigns to really be involved in. (Laura Welch Bush)
I'm not the one who was elected. I would never do anything to undermine my husband's point of view. View quote
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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. View quote
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We can overcome evil with greater good. View quote
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But we talk about issues, we talk about people, we talk about personalities. George is a very good reader of people, and he's very perceptive about people, and you know, that's fine. View quote
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