Quotes by George W. Bush

Im hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.

We will build new ships to carry man forward into the universe, to gain a new foothold on the moon and to prepare for new journeys to the worlds beyond our own.

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

The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.

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

I think you can judge from somebodys actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, theres a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve.

Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.

I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging.

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.

Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are.

The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war.

Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people.

The momentum of freedom in our world is unmistakable - and it is not carried forward by our power alone. We can trust in that greater power Who guides the unfolding of the years. And in all that is to come, we can know that His purposes are just and true.

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.

Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear.

The terrorists are fighting freedom with all their cunning and cruelty because freedom is their greatest fear - and they should be afraid, because freedom is on the march.

I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nations promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.

Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation.