Quotes by George W. Bush

“One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected.”

“Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods.”

“We cannot let terrorists hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.”

“Were concerned about AIDS inside our White House—make no mistake about it.”

“Good intentions arent good enough!”

“Secondly, the tactics of our - as you know, we dont have relationships with Iran. I mean, thats - ever since the late 70s, we have no contacts with them, and weve totally sanctioned them. In other words, theres no sanctions - you cant - were out of sanctions.”

“I am the right.”

“The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.”

“Redefining the role of the United States from enablers to keep the peace to enablers to keep the peace from peacekeepers is going to be an assignment.”

“This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. Its what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve.”

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

“There can be no peace if our security depends on the will and whims of a ruthless and aggressive dictator. Im not willing to stake one American life on trusting Saddam Hussein.”

“Its going to be the year of the sharp elbow and the quick tongue.”

“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.”

“Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage.”

“Theres no bigger task than protecting the homeland of our country.”

“I am a person who looks long-term, and I recognize the path we need to take. There will be moments when people are unhappy and disgruntled with some decision-making. Nonetheless, what matters most is to reach the destination. And my job as President is to see clearly where I want to go and be steadfast in my resolve to realize that vision.”

“The tyrant has fallen, and Iraq is free.”

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

“For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America.”