Quotes from George W. Bush

There is no telling how many wars it will take to secure freedom in the homeland.

We have now reached a turning point in the struggle between freedom and terror.

There are some who feel like - that the conditions are such that they can attack us there. My answer is, bring 'em on! We've got the force necessary.

My fellow Americans: Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.

The United States of America is engaged in a war against an extremist group of folks.

Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign, unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes, visible on TV, and covert operations, secret even in success.

And we will win the war, and there will be costs. But the military folks understand that, and so do I, and so does the Secretary of Defense.

Ours is a nation that does not seek revenge.

Wars are fought on objectives, not on timetable, and that's why I've been so insistent upon not allowing ourselves to have policy driven by time table, but by objective.

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.'

King Fahd was a man of wisdom and a leader who commanded respect throughout the entire world. He was a friend and strong ally of the United States for decades.

If you don't succeed, you run the risk of failure.

My point is that she's [Laura Bush] busy and I'm busy, which makes our marriage not only interesting but exciting.

We had a shared experience. That makes a good marriage better. In many ways our marriage is great because she has made it great.

We need to have our medical records put on the IT.

By computerizing health records, we can avoid dangerous medical mistakes, reduce costs, and improve care

I think our seniors deserve a modern medical system.

Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation.

Our Nation must defend the sanctity of marriage.

I believe in the transformational power of liberty. I believe that the free Iraq is in this nation's interests. I believe a free Afghanistan is in this nation's interest.

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand.

The bond between mothers and their children is one defined by love. As a mother's prayers for her children are unending, so are the wisdom, grace, and strength they provide to their children.

Hindsight alone is not wisdom. And second-guessing is not a strategy.