George W. Bush Military Quotations

...the role of the military is to fight and win war and, therefore, prevent war from happening in the first place.

Not every action requires military action. As a matter of fact, military action is the very last resort for us.

We're certain there are people that can't stand what America stands for... We're certain there are madmen in this world, and there's terror, and there's missiles and I'm certain of this, too: I'm certain to maintain the peace, we better have a military of high morale, and I'm certain that under this administration, morale in the military is dangerously low.

And as a result of the United States military, Taliban no longer is in existence.

Coalition forces have encountered serious violence in some areas of Iraq. Our military commanders report that this violence is being insticated by three groups.

This will not be a campaign of half measures, and we will accept no outcome except victory.

What our enemies have begun, we will finish.

These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America's resolve.

I gave them a fair warning

The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists. That work continues.

If you've got somebody in harm's way, you want the president being -- making advice, not -- be given advice by the military, and not making decisions based upon the latest Gallup poll or focus group.

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.

The threat from Iran is, of course, their stated objective to destroy our strong ally Israel. That's a threat, a serious threat. It's a threat to world peace; it's a threat, in essence, to a strong alliance. I made it clear, I'll make it clear again, that we will use military might to protect our ally, Israel.

I do not think witchcraft is a religion, and I do not think it is in any way appropriate for the US military to promote it.

I don't think that witchcraft is a religion. I wish the military would rethink this decision.

I am committed to the First Amendment principles of religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. Whether Mormon, Methodist, Jewish, or Muslim, Americans should be able to participate in their constitutional free exercise of religion. I do not think witchcraft is a religion, and I do not think it is in any way appropriate for the U.S. military to promote it.

The solution to Iraq -- an Iraq that can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself -- is more than a military mission. Precisely the reason why I sent more troops into Baghdad.

I do think we need for a troop to be able to house his family. That's an important part of building morale in the military.

The best way to fight evil is to do some good. Let me qualify that—the best way to fight evil at home is to do some good. The best way to fight them abroad is to unleash the military.

Somebody accused us of hiring him and putting him there. He was a classic.

He's my man, he was great

Immigrants bring to America the values of faith in God, love of family, hard work and self reliance - the values that made us a great nation to begin with. We've all seen those values in action, through the service and sacrifice of more than 35,000 foreign-born men and women currently on active duty in the United States military.

We will fight with full force and might of the United States military.

We increased expenses, particularly in two areas: the military. If I put somebody in harm's way, they're going to get the best, as far as I'm concerned.

And after September the 11th, the United States Congress also granted me additional authority to use military force against al Qaeda. . . .

America needs a military where our breast and brightest are proud to serve.