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You know, what's interesting about Washington...It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second-nature.
We're still being challenged in Iraq and the reason why is a free Iraq will be a major defeat in the cause of freedom.
This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot. I understand the emotionality of death penalty cases.
The bill Congress sent me would take away one of the most valuable tools in the war on terror... so today I vetoed it.
What people can't possibly imagine is what it's like to have two presidents who have a relationship as father and son.
But we cannot allow weapons of mass destruction to fall into the hands of terrorists. I will not allow that to happen.
Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.
I believe we owe it to our children and grandchildren to stay engaged and to help spread liberty and to help reformers.
This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve.
I think by not participating in the current political debate, hopefully I'm sending a signal that will help set a tone.
Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 49 percent increase in funding for education was not enough.
American nation will not wait to be attacked again. We will defend our freedom and we will take the fight to the enemy.
The same folks that are bombing innocent people in Iraq were the ones who attacked us in America on September the 11th.
Too many of our children cannot read. Reading is the building block, and it must be the foundation for education reform.
I believe God did create the world. And I think we're finding out more and more and more as to how it actually happened.
We can have confidence in the long-term foundation of our economy ... I think the system basically is sound. I truly do.
The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test.
And the cornerstone of my economic policies, when I first got elected, was cutting taxes on everybody on who paid taxes.
I think he needs to stand up and say if he thought the president were wrong on policy and issues, he ought to say where.
We`ll fight terrorists in Iraq, we'll fight them across the world, and we will stay in the fight until the fight is won.
I think it's very important for people who are serving (in office) to make sure there's a separation of church and state.
I understand gas prices are like a hidden tax - not a hidden tax; it's taking money out of people's pockets. I know that.
There's no question that the minute I got elected, the storm clouds on the horizon were getting nearly directly overhead.
I hope I'm as graceful and gracious as [my parents] are. It's hard for me to project how I'm gonna be if I make it to 86.
Iraq has stockpiled biological and chemical weapons, and is rebuilding the facilities used to make more of those weapons.
I firmly believe that a free Iraq will be a catalyst to other substantive and important changes in that part of the world.
I equate freedom and peace. And I believe America, given its position in the world, must use our power to promote freedom.
I am here to make an announcement that this Thursday, ticket counters and airplanes will fly out of Ronald Reagan Airport.
So on behalf of a well-oiled unit of people who came together to serve something greater than themselves, congratulations.
When a child is in crisis, parents should have a role and a voice. They should be the first to help, not the last to know.
We really don't need the United Nations approval to act. When it comes to our security, we do not need anyones permission.
The students at Yale came from all different backgrounds and all parts of the country. Within months, I knew many of them.
Those of us who spent time in the agricultural sector and in the heartland, we understand how unfair the death penalty is.
I would like to remembered as President as somebody who did not compromise principles in order to try to be loved or liked.
Uhh Gosh, I.. don't think I ever said I'm not worried about Osama bin Laden. It's kind of one of those, uhh, exaggerations.
If I answer questions every time you ask one, expectations would be high. And as you know, I like to keep expectations low.
I do not think witchcraft is a religion, and I do not think it is in any way appropriate for the US military to promote it.
We will allow private and religious groups to compete to provide services in every federal, state and local social program.
We must have the attitude that every child in America - regardless of where they're raised or how they're born - can learn.
I do think we need for a troop to be able to house his family. That's an important part of building morale in the military.
I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right.
Iraq will succeed because the Iraqis will see to it that they succeed. And our job is to help them succeed. That's our job.
You know, if you find a person that you've never seen before getting in a crop-duster that doesn't belong to you, report it.
I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.
America is a nation of prayer. It's impossible to tell the story of our nation without telling the story of people who pray.
I decided what I wanted to do, not to make me look good, but to make me feel comfortable. Other presidents do it other ways.
Islam is a faith that brings comfort to people. It inspires them to lead lives based on honesty, and justice, and compassion.
The main thrust of the Social Security reform was to get the benefit structure in line with the realities of the Trust Funds.
And, again, I don't know where he [Osama Bin Laden] is. I — I'll repeat what I said. I truly am not that concerned about him.
I'm going to spend a lot of time on Social Security. I enjoy it. I enjoy taking on the issue. I guess, it's the mother in me.