George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He was also the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.
The union of a man and a woman is the most enduring human institution, honored and encouraged in all cultures and by every religious faith. ". . . "Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
People expect those in authority to take on big problems and to solve them. We had an opportunity to reform Social Security in a way that would have protected people's benefits and created a solvent system. Younger workers would be confident that the money they were putting into the system would be available to them when they retired. It was a missed opportunity. I regret that.
We don't talk about sources and methods. Don't talk about ongoing intelligence operations. I know there's speculation. But it's important for the American people to understand that I will use my powers to protect us, and I will do so under the law, and that's important for our citizens to understand.
One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 911. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.
If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us.
I wanted to come to Washington, D. C. and help be a transformative President. And I think history, when they look back, will say this is a fellow who knew how to make decisions, and made some tough ones, stood by them, wasn't driven by the latest opinion poll, but was driven by some core principles from which he would not deviate.
This crusade, this war on terrorism is going to take a while.
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.
I think everybody knows that Africa is in a very deep crisis. There is economic misery and social deprivation and that Africa needs help but the question then is how. And also we have to make sure that we don't repeat old mistakes; this help is only short term. It doesn't address Africa's long-term fundamental needs and how to put Africa on the right track to development. What Africa needs to do is to grow, to grow out of debt.
I had to abandon free market principles in order to save the free market system.
I didn't -- I swear I didn't -- get into politics to feather my nest or feather my friends' nests.
For decades, the public school system failed too many children, so we passed the No Child Left Behind Act and demanded schools show results in return for money.
I realize I will never regain my anonymity but I can certainly give it a try. And it's a lot of fun to give it a try.
The administration Ill bring is a group of men and women who are focused on whats best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.
Prayer is a gift from Almighty God that transforms us, whether we bow our heads in solitude, or offer swift and silent prayers in times of trial. Prayer humbles us by reminding us of our place in creation. Prayer strengthens us by reminding us that God loves and cares for each and every soul in His creation. And prayer blesses us by reminding us that there is a divine plan that stands above all human plans.
I think you ought to be open-minded as to where life takes you.
Iran is obviously part of the problem. They sponsor Hezbollah. They encourage a radical brand of Islam.
God told me to strike at Al Qaeda and I struck them, and then he instructed me to strike at Saddam, which I did.
What mattered to me was that I didn't compromise my soul in order to try to achieve a kind of popularity. The only thing you can do is just live your life.
Do you have blacks, too?