George W. Bush Quotes & Sayings

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.”

“America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.”

“This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war.”

“Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.”

“America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.”

“I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging.”

“The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.”

“Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.'”

“We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail.”

“On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of the Earth. We resolved then, and we are resolved today, to confront every threat from any source that could bring sudden terror and suffering to America.”