Inspirational Quotes by George W. Bush (American Head of State)

The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war.
—George W. Bush

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.
—George W. Bush

Over time it’s going to be important for nations to know they will be held accountable for inactivity. You’re either with us or against us in the fight against terror.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Terrorism

I went to Washington to challenge the soft bigotry of low expectations.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Deception/Lying

I take great comfort in having people around who can walk in my office and tell me what’s on their mind. Part of my job is — they say, what’s your job? My job is decision-maker. I make a lot of decisions. Obviously, some of which you’ve seen, and a lot of them you don’t. And they’re big ones and little ones. But you make a lot of decisions. And if you don’t — if you’re uncertain about all the facts surrounding a decision, you’ve got to rely upon people. And you’ve then got to create an environment in which people are willing to come in and say, here’s what’s on my mind.
It’s important at the presidential level. It’s important in business. You’ve got to have people comfortable about saying, Here’s what I think you ought to do, Mr. CEO. You’ve got to listen and have a — I’ve always believed in a flat organizational chart. I think the worst thing that can happen for decision-makers is to get a filtered point of view.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Decisions

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.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Terrorism

America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.
—George W. Bush

We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place, until there is no refuge or no rest. And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Terrorism

It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas.
—George W. Bush

If the terriers and bariffs are torn down, this economy will grow.
—George W. Bush

I understand small business growth. I was one.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Business

Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear.
—George W. Bush

I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Leadership

This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Terrorism

We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists. We invite terrorism by ignoring them.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Terrorism

Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end, and the Lord of life holds all who die and all who mourn.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Forgiveness

Some of the scientists, I believe, haven’t they been changing their opinion a little bit on global warming? There’s a lot of differing opinions and before we react I think it’s best to have the full accounting, full understanding of what’s taking place.
—George W. Bush

I don’t think you should support the death penalty to seek revenge. I don’t think that’s right. I think the reason to support the death penalty is because it saves other people’s lives.
—George W. Bush

Prayer has comforted us in sorrow and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Sorrow, Prayer

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.
—George W. Bush

We’re in a fight for our principles and our first responsibility is to live by them.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Responsibility

The tyrant has fallen, and Iraq is free.
—George W. Bush

Reality challenges and rewards. I believe our best days are yet to come.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Challenges

I am a person who looks long-term, and I recognize the path we need to take. There will be moments when people are unhappy and disgruntled with some decision-making. Nonetheless, what matters most is to reach the destination. And my job as President is to see clearly where I want to go and be steadfast in my resolve to realize that vision.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Unhappiness

The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Jobs

If you’re sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Politics

We’re pursuing a strategy of freedom around the world, because I understand free nations will reject terror. Free nations will answer the hopes and aspirations of their people.
—George W. Bush
Topics: Aspirations

You don’t get everything you want. A dictatorship would be a lot easier.
—George W. Bush

I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what’s moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves.
—George W. Bush
Topics: News

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