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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 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
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
Power can be very addictive. And it can be corrosive. And it’s important for the media to call to account people who abuse their power.
Interview with Matt Lauer (2017)
- Journalism
- Power

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