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"Statesman" gives the impression that every time a major issue comes up, I'll be popping off. And that's not what's going to happen.
We reflect on what has been lost and comfort those enduring a profound grief. And somehow we know that a brighter morning will come.
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.
I'd also remind people, if I were running for Presidency, that a long-term problem facing the budget is Social Security and Medicare.
It's important that the United States not forget the lessons of September the 11th, 2001. I assure you, I'm not going to forget them.
Most people in America understand that the rich people hire good accountants and figure out how not to necessarily pay all the taxes.
I'm playing golf. I ride my mountain bike. A lot. I think it's very important for me and other people my age to continue to exercise.
The United States and rich countries cannot change Africa from within. It has to impose reform on Africa; it has to come from within.
The fingers and toes and beating hearts that we can see on an unborn child's ultrasound come with something that we cannot see: a soul
George H. W. Bush is gracious. And I'm not saying any of the former presidents aren't gracious, I'm just saying, this man is gracious.
As far as the legal hassling and wrangling and posturing in Florida, I would suggest you talk to our team in Florida led by Jim Baker.
How can you possibly have an international agreement that's effective unless countries like China and India are not full participants?
I do believe in the sanctity of marriage. ...But I don't see that as conflict with being a tolerant person or an understanding person.
How great the lie right to the top: We don't torture people in America and people who say we do simply know nothing about our country.
A president must make decisions based upon principle and stand by the principles by which he makes decisions in order to achieve peace.
I knew it might put him in an awkward position that we had a discussion before finality has finally happened in this presidential race.
I want him [Saddam Hussein]. I want - I want justice. There is an old poster seen out west. As I recall, it said, Wanted Dead or Alive.
There seems to be a lot of name-calling going on, but I want to remind you what our good dad told me one time. Labels are for soup cans.
I think the fundamentals of the economy are finally in the electronic economy and they are strong are we have reason for great optimism.
I regret the fact that Saddam [Hussein] didn't have weapons of mass destruction that we thought. I don't regret removing him from power.
I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts.' If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised.
We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.
The greatest power of freedom is to overcome hatred and violence, and turn the creative gifts of men and women to the pursuits of peace.
There's a lot of things that there's misconceptions. Evidently it's a misconceptions that Americans believe that Muslims are terrorists.
My fellow Americans: Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.
If there is a leak out of my administration, I want to know who it is. If the person has violated law, the person will be taken care of.
The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons.
The best way to defeat the totalitarian of hate is with an ideology of hope - an ideology of hate - excuse me - with an ideology of hope.
I do remain confident in Linda. She'll make a fine labor secretary. From what I've read in the press accounts, she's perfectly qualified.
I'm forever a former president and I understand that, but at this point in my post-presidency, I don't want to be involved with politics.
"Statesman" presumes I'm out there giving opinions all the time about things, and no, I'm not interested in opining on a lot of subjects.
As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured. —New York, Sept. 26, 2007
I was raised in the West. The west of Texas. It's pretty close to California. In more ways than Washington, D.C., is close to California.
You know, nobody likes to see innocent people die. Nobody wants to turn on their TV on a daily basis and see havoc wrought by terrorists.
Our law enforcement must have every tool necessary to find and disrupt terrorists at home and abroad. That's the task of the 21st century.
Our Nation's founding commitment is still our deepest commitment: In our world, and here at home, we will extend the frontiers of freedom.
Diplomacy can be a frustrating thing. I think the strategy can work, so long as the force is robust and the rules of engagement are clear.
Where we find young democracies, we need to help them. Where we find the enemy, we need to fight them. And that's exactly the Bush policy.
When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive.
In terms of trying to re-create an image, I think that's a waste of time. I have no interest in doing that. The decisions I made are done.
Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across the country.
People who plan their life when they're 18 years old and say, "This is my life plan," would generally be surprised and maybe disappointed.
And after September the 11th, the United States Congress also granted me additional authority to use military force against al Qaeda. . . .
There needs to be debates, like we're going through. There needs to be townhall meetings. There needs to be travel. This is a huge country.
Some people are going to like the decisions I made, some people are not going to like the decisions that I made. That's just the way it is.
Israel is our ally and in that we've made a very strong commitment to support Israel, we will support Israel if her security is threatened.
It's important for young men and women who look at the Nebraska champs to understand that quality of life is more than just blocking shots.
If you read with empathy what Lincoln went through, then you realize what you're going through is nothing compared to what he went through.
States like (Iraq, Iran, & North Korea), and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world.
This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. And having said that, all options are on the table