Author: George W. Bush Page 10

I have said that the sanction regime is like Swiss cheese – that meant that they weren't very effective.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

And finally, Mayor Al is with us, the Mayor of Monroe… Al Cappuccilli is here. Thank you, Mayor, for being with us. You must be filling the potholes… picking up the garbage; that's the way to go.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Sometimes when I sleep at night I think of (Dr. Seuss's) 'Hop on Pop.’

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

There may be some tough times here in America, but this country has gone through tough times before, and we're going to do it again.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I suspect that had my dad not been president, he’d be asking the same questions: How’d your meeting go with so-and-so? … How did you feel when you stood up in front of the people for the State of the Union Address – state of the budget address – whatever you call it.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I want to appreciate those of you who wear our nation's uniform for your sacrifice.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Quotas are bad for America; it's not the way America is all about.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Amigo! Amigo!

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

So long as I'm the president, my measure of success is victory – and success.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I've heard he's been called Bush's poodle… he's bigger than that.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

There is no such thing necessarily in a dictatorial regime of iron-clad absolutely solid evidence. The evidence I had was the best possible evidence that he had a weapon.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

And one of the things we’ve got to make sure that we do is anything.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

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

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

This is my maiden voyage… my first speech since I was the president of the United States and I couldn't think of a better place to give it than Calgary, Canada.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

We've had leaks out of the administrative branch, had leaks out of the legislative branch, and out of the executive branch and the legislative branch, and I've spoken out consistently against them, and I want to know who the leakers are.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Other Republican candidates may retort [sic] to personal attacks and negative ads.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

And I reminded the President that I am reminded of the great talent of the – of our Philippine-Americans when I eat dinner at the White House.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

I think war is a dangerous place.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

Your eminence, you're looking good.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

We hold dear what our Declaration of Independence says, that all have got uninalienable rights, endowed by a Creator.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president