The quotations of

George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States

born 1946

39 quotes, most often on America, Freedom and War & Peace. Part of the U.S. Presidents collection.

Some folks look at me and see swagger, which in Texas is called ‘walking’.
Speech accepting the Republican nomination for President in New York City (September 2004)
- Clever Jabs
One thing I have learned about the presidency is that whatever shortcomings you have, people are going to notice them⁠—and whatever strengths you have, you’re going to need them.
Republican National Convention
- Politics
Freedom is not America’s gift to the world, it is the Almighty God’s gift to every man and woman in this world.
- Freedom
Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.
Freedom at War With Fear (2001)
- God
America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.
- America
By our efforts, we have lit a fire as well⁠—a fire in the minds of men. It warms those who feel its power, it burns those who fight its progress, and one day this untamed fire of freedom will reach the darkest corners of our world.
George W. Bush’s Second Inaugural Address (2005)
- Freedom
There is only one force of history that can break the reign of hatred and resentment, and expose the pretensions of tyrants, and reward the hopes of the decent and tolerant, and that is the force of human freedom.
George W. Bush’s Second Inaugural Address (2005)
- Freedom
When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you.
George W. Bush’s Second Inaugural Address (2005)
- America
- Liberty
The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands.
George W. Bush’s Second Inaugural Address (2005)
- America
- Liberty
The battle is now joined on many fronts. We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter; and we will not fail.
Invasion of Afghanistan (October 2001)
- War & Peace
If we’re an arrogant nation, they’ll resent us. If we’re a humble nation, but strong, they’ll welcome us.
Presidential debate (11 October 2000).
- America
- Pride
America has never been an empire. We may be the only great power in history that had the chance, and refused — preferring greatness to power and justice to glory.
A Distinctly American Internationalism (November 1999)
- America
- Power
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.
9/11 Address to the Nation (2001)
- America
The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.
George W. Bush’s First Inaugural Address (2001)
- America
- Power
I’m hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.
Interview with the Associated Press (18 January 2001)
- Success

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