George H. W. Bush Men Quotations

The longer our graduation lines are today, the shorter our unemployment lines will be tomorrow.

There are singular moments in history, dates that divide all that goes before from all that comes after.

To those men and women in business, remember the ultimate end of your work: to make a better product, to create better lives. I ask you to plan for the longer term and avoid that temptation of quick and easy paper profits.

A new breeze is blowing, and a world refreshed by freedom seems reborn; for in man's heart, if not in fact, the day of the dictator is over. The totalitarian era is passing, its old ideas blown away like leaves from an ancient, lifeless tree.

We know what works: freedom works. We know what's right: freedom is right. We know how to secure a more and just and prosperous life for man on earth: through free markets, free speech, free elections and the exercise of free will unhampered by the state.

I like a colorful sock. I'm a sock man.

Ozone Man, Ozone. He's crazy, way out, far out, man.

This government to government relationship is the result of sovereign and independent tribal governments being incorporated into the fabric of our Nation, of Indian tribes becoming what our courts have come to refer to as quasi-sovereign domestic dependent nations. Over the years the relationship has flourished, grown, and evolved into a vibrant partnership in which over 500 tribal governments stand shoulder to shoulder with the other governmental units that form our Republic.

We meet in Sinai at a moment of promise for the cause of peace in the Middle East.

When the storm passes, the federal government has got assets and resources that we'll be deploying to help you. In the meantime, America will pray - pray for the health and safety of all our citizens.

I hereby authorize the Washington Redskins to use any means necessary to wiretap and eavesdrop on any Giants' conversations, meetings, and/or game planning sessions. And if they feel compelled to torture an equipment manager or secretary to obtain the necessary information, then they have my blessing.

We're moving eight choppers over, ... One of the biggest concerns for the government of Pakistan is not enough airlift capacity to get in some of the rural areas where people are suffering.

working hard to bring them home through intensive discussion with the Chinese government and we think we are making progress.

John Roberts built a record of excellence and achievement and reputation for goodwill and decency toward others in his extraordinary career.

At this moment there is no pandemic influenza in the United States or the world, but if history is our guide there's reason to be concerned, ... In the last century, our country and the world have been hit by three influenza pandemics, and viruses from birds contributed to all of them.

I don't know whether or not the press corps realizes it, but his is a challenging assignment, dealing with you all on a regular basis, and I thought he handled his assignment with class and integrity ... It's going to be hard to replace Scott.

As I understand what the bill says is that the federal government has the right to regulate controlled substances. And to the extent that controlled substances relieve pain, that's fine. But to the extent that controlled substances take a person's life, it's not fine and I would sign that bill.

Democracies replace resentment with hope, respect the rights of their citizens and their neighbors, and join the fight against terror.

Draconian limits on economic growth and on the use of the automobile should not be necessary in order to give Americans clean air at levels they are willing to pay for, but it will require significant Federal, State, and local leadership and innovative approaches from government and industry.

Our stewardship of the Earth is brief. We owe it to those who follow to keep that in perspective, to be responsible passengers along the way.

Equality begins with economic empowerment.

Every American expects and deserves clean air, and then we act on that belief, then we will set an example for the rest of the world to follow.

A President is neither prince nor pope, and I don't seek a window on men's souls. In fact, I yearn for a greater tolerance, an easy-goingness about each other's attitudes and way of life.

Law enforcement officials cannot place themselves above the law that they are sworn to defend.

The day will come - and it is not far off - when the legacy of Lincoln will finally be fulfilled at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, when a black man or woman will sit in the Oval Office. When that day comes, the most remarkable thing about it will be how naturally it occurs.

The greatest monument to the courage of Americans is the world they saved and shaped. And their story is not written in stone; it is woven into the lives of everyone who loves freedom.

Too many Americans have lost a large portion of their retirement funds and they've lost a sense of security in the process, ... I know that.

The story of America is the story of expanding liberty: an ever-widening circle, constantly growing to reach further and include more. Our nation's founding commitment is still our deepest commitment: In our world, and here at home, we will extend the frontiers of freedom.

I think the most important thing government can do is provide flexibility for federal monies.

Tonight, I ask the Congress to join me in creating a single permanent department with an overriding and urgent mission -- securing the American homeland and protecting the American people,

We're cautious about encouraging people to return at this moment in history,

We view home schooling as something to be respected and something to be protected. Respected for the energy and commitment of loving mothers and loving fathers. Protected from the interference of government.

We concluded an historic agreement today on nuclear power.

I am not a Theodore Roosevelt man. In the end, he was very weak on private property, had a strong collectivist bent and saw government as an engine for good in a way that was fashionable.

The days ahead in Iraq are going to be difficult and exhausting. This is a moment of choosing for the Iraq people.

In an economic recession, I'd rather that in order to get out of this recession, that the people be spending their money, not the government trying to figure out how to spend the people's money.

the biggest government spender we've seen in decades

No chairman has been more deeply involved in more critical decisions involving our country and our security and certainly involving the men and women in uniform,

And if you're interested in the quality of education and you're paying attention to what you hear at Laclede, why don't you volunteer? Why don't you mentor a child how to read?

I'm pleased the Fed has cut interest rates. I believe the cut was needed. It's a strong statement to ensure our economy does not go into a tailspin,

The administration I'll bring is a group of men and women who are focused on what's best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.

good people of this part of the world that the federal government is going to help.

To the extent the federal government didn't fully do its job right, I take responsibility.