Quotes from bush george w iv

The advance of freedom is the surest strategy to undermine the appeal of terror in the world. Where freedom takes hold, hatred gives way to hope. When freedom takes hold, men and women turn to the peaceful pursuit of a better life.

The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way.

Once a strategic afterthought, homeland defense has become an urgent duty. For most of our history, America felt safe behind two great oceans. But with the spread of technology, distance no longer means security.

America is a great force for freedom and prosperity. Yet our greatness is not measured in power or luxuries, but by who we are and how we treat one another. So we strive to be a compassionate, decent, hopeful society.

Retirement security also depends upon keeping the commitments of Social Security, and we will. We must make Social Security financially stable and allow personal retirement accounts for younger workers who choose them.

As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured.

We will reform Social Security and Medicare, sparing our children from struggles we have the power to prevent.

I suspected there would be a good-size crowd once the word got out about my hanging.

Like slavery and piracy, terrorism has no place in the modern world.

Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.

REPORTER: Thank you, sir. A simple question. GEORGE W. BUSH: Yes. It may require a simple answer. REPORTER: What's your definition of the word "torture"? GEORGE W. BUSH: Of what? REPORTER: The word "torture." What's your definition? GEORGE W. BUSH: That's defined in U.S. law, and we don't torture. REPORTER: Can you give me your version of it, sir? GEORGE W. BUSH: Whatever the law says.

I'm going to put people in my place, so when the history of this administration is written at least there's an authoritarian voice saying exactly what happened.

They want the federal government controlling Social Security, like it's some kind of federal program.