Subject: Bushisms (Page 12)

And I started thinking about a lot of things. I was able to – I can’t remember what it was… oh, the inaugural speech, started thinking through that.

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Many Americans have got debts; we want those Americans to be able to pay off that debts.

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We ended the rule of one of history's worst tyrants, and in so doing, we not only freed the American people, we made our own people more secure.

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And so, I hope investors, you know-secondly, I hope investors hold investments for periods of time – that I've always found the best investments are those that you salt away based on economics.

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There’s no question that the minute I got elected, the storm clouds on the horizon were getting nearly directly overhead.

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Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud.

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This has been tough weeks in that country.

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I was proud the other day when both Republicans and Democrats stood with me in the Rose Garden to announce their support for a clear statement of purpose: you disarm, or we will.

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It's no exaggeration to say that the undecideds could go one way or another.


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We need an energy bill that encourages consumption.

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I would say the best moment of all was when I caught a 7.5 pound largemouth bass in my lake.

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I appreciate that question because I, in the state of Texas, had heard a lot of discussion about a faith-based initiative eroding the important bridge between church and state.

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The great thing about America is everybody should vote.

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Security is the essential roadblock to achieving the road map to peace.

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Laura and I really don’t realize how bright our children is sometimes until we get an objective analysis.

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Your eminence, you're looking good.

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First, let me make it very clear, poor people aren't necessarily killers; just because you happen to be not rich doesn't mean you're willing to kill.

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I confirmed to the prime minister that we appreciate our friendship.

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A good marriage is really good after serving together in Washington, D.C.

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Nothing he [Saddam Hussein] has done has convinced me – I'm confident the Secretary of Defense – that he is the kind of fellow that is willing to forgo weapons of mass destruction, is willing to be a peaceful neighbor, that is – will honor the people – the Iraqi people of all stripes, will – values human life.

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There's a huge trust; I see it all the time when people come up to me and say, 'I don't want you to let me down again.’

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