Explore Quotes by George W. Bush

I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions. I can't answer your question.

The important question is, how many hands have I shaked?

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

One of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.

I am a war president.

I frankly felt like the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable. And I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality.

One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures.

There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.

It has come to my attention, that air pollution is polluting the air!

As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured. —New York, Sept. 26, 2007

The United States and Israel have enjoyed a friendship built on mutual respect and commitment to democratic principles. Our continuing search for peace in the Middle East begins with a recognition that the ties uniting our two countries can never be broken.

I'm not surprised if we begin to uncover the weapons program of Saddam Hussein - because he had a weapons program.

We'll find them. It'll be a matter of time to do so.

We are learning more as we interrogate or have discussions with Iraqi scientists and people within the Iraqi structure, that perhaps he destroyed some, perhaps he dispersed some... And so we will find them.

He tried to fool the United Nations, and did for 12 years, by hiding these weapons. And so, it's going to take time to find them. But we know he had them. And whether he destroyed them, moved them, or hid them, we're going to find out the truth.

Intelligence gathered by this and other governments leaves no doubt that the Iraq regime continues to possess and conceal some of the most lethal weapons ever devised.

Iraq has stockpiled biological and chemical weapons, and is rebuilding the facilities used to make more of those weapons.

It appears to be a re-run of a bad movie. [Iraqi President Saddam Hussein] is delaying. He's deceiving. He's asking for time. He's playing hide-and-seek with inspectors. One thing is for certain - he's not disarming.

The course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others.

We really don't need the United Nations approval to act. When it comes to our security, we do not need anyones permission.

Iran is an ancient land, home to a proud culture with a rich heritage of learning and progress. The future of Iran will be decided by the people of Iran. Right now, the Iranian people are struggling with difficult questions about how to build a modern 21st century society that is at once Muslim, prosperous, and free. There is a long history of friendship between the American people and the people of Iran. As Iran's people move towards a future defined by greater freedom, greater tolerance, they will have no better friend than the United States of America.