Quotes from George W. Bush

On the issue of evolution, the verdict is still out on how God created the Earth.

In the face of all this evil, we remain strong and united, 'One Nation Under God.'

God speaks through me.

It's not the governor's role to decide who goes to heaven. That's God's role.

Running for president was a good decision.

Tommy (Thompson) is a good listener, and he's a pretty good actor, too.

For too long our culture has said, "If it feels good, do it." Now America is embracing a new ethic and a new creed: "Let's roll".

A good marriage is really good after serving together in Washington, D.C.

As the president, you're pretty much in a bubble. And golf is a good way to get out of the bubble.

The presidency is a serious job that requires sound judgment and good ideas, and there's no doubt in my mind that Jeb Bush has the experience and the character to be a great president.

Any government that supports, protects or harbours terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent and equally guilty of terrorist crimes.

Our enemies are a radical network of terrorists - and every government that supports them.

I know it's going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times we're in. You can spend your money better than the government can spend your money.

The greatest source of America's generosity is not our government; it's the good heart of the American people.

The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa.

I believe the role of government is to stand side by side with our citizens to help them realize their dreams, not tell citizens how to live their lives.

America is addicted to oil and increasing amounts of this oil comes from abroad. Some of the nations we depend on for oil have unstable governments or are hostile towards the United States.

Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are.

In this job, there are some simple pleasures that really help you cope. One is books, I mean, books are a great escape. Books are a way to get your mind on something else.

People have access to health care in America. After all, you just go to an emergency room.

One of my concerns is that the health care not be as good as it can possibly be.

Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people.

The war on terror involves Saddam Hussein because of the nature of Saddam Hussein, the history of Saddam Hussein, and his willingness to terrorize himself.

Afghanistan is the most daring and ambition mission in the history of NATO.