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.

America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people.
- America
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
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
To all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces now in the Middle East, the peace of a troubled world and the hopes of an oppressed people now depend on you. That trust is well placed.
Invasion of Iraq (March 2003)
- America
- War & Peace
America was targeted for attack because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.
9/11 Address to the Nation (2001)
- America
- Freedom
America has never been united by blood or birth or soil.
George W. Bush’s First Inaugural Address (2001)
- America
I believe America’s soul is rejuvenated when people come to our country and work hard to realize dreams.
Q&A with Former President George W. Bush (January 2011)
- America
I can hear you! I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you! And the people, and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!
The Bullhorn Speech (2001)
- America
- War & Peace
I ask you to be citizens. Citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.
George W. Bush’s First Inaugural Address (2001)
- America
- Responsibility

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