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George W. Bush

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George W. Bush (born 1946) is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. His presidency was defined by the September 11 attacks and the subsequent War on Terror. Before his presidency, Bush served as Governor of Texas and worked in the oil and energy industries.

“Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror.”

— George W. Bush

War

All Quotes by George W. Bush

“I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, there's a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve.”

— George W. Bush

Patience

“America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves them and threatens us. When these demands are met, the first and greatest benefit will come to Iraqi men, women and children.”

— George W. Bush

Women

“Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.”

— George W. Bush

Hope

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

— George W. Bush

Faith

“Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do.”

— George W. Bush

Faith

“The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.”

— George W. Bush

Freedom

“We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.”

— George W. Bush

Peace

“I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun.”

— George W. Bush

Age

“For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam Hussein's regime is a better and safer place.”

— George W. Bush

Freedom

“Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States.”

— George W. Bush

Government

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

— George W. Bush

Leadership

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

— George W. Bush

Marriage

“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.”

— George W. Bush

Women

“I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.”

— George W. Bush

Peace

“The true history of my administration will be written 50 years from now, and you and I will not be around to see it.”

— George W. Bush

History

“The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.”

— George W. Bush

Fear

“The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got.”

— George W. Bush

War

“Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage.”

— George W. Bush

Marriage

“The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.”

— George W. Bush

Power

“People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me.”

— George W. Bush

Trust