George W. Bush Quotes

I did not become president to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became president.

If I've learned one thing in life, it's: Stand for something or you'll fall for anything.

The people of the FBI sacrifice much for their country, and I am proud to lead this organization of dedicated agents, analysts, and professional staff.

What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their ability to act according to their beliefs.

After 9/11, I didn't look to go sit on the Swiss desk - I stepped up. I was not on the sidelines.

I was only the servant of my country and had I, at any moment, failed to express her unflinching resolve to fight and conquer, I should at once have been rightly cast aside.

It has been my honor to support and work with President Barack Obama, a man who has brought courage and character to the presidency. President Obama's strength of character leads him to do the right thing, even when it isn't the easy thing.

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.

A man of conviction is often more to be desired than a man of experience.

I will never relent in defending America - whatever it takes.

The test of any man lies in action.

What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.

For a season, a gifted speaker can inspire with his words, but for a lifetime John McCain has inspired with his deeds.

I think you need people of principle, of character, that are leaders, that take stands on important tough issues that will affect the future of this country.

It takes heart to be in political life.

I want no presidency; I want to do my duty. No denunciations here, or out of this House, can deflect me a single inch from going directly at what I aim, and that is, the good of the country. I have always acted upon it, and I will always act upon it.

The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.

It is up to you to decide who to believe: the same people as usual or those who endanger their lives to save the country.

Even now, we make no apologies for the choice we made. The sacrifices we made were selfless. The options we offered were patriotic while the paths we chose were well thought out.

When you take a stand out of deep conviction, people know. They may not even agree, but they ask, 'Do I want someone who is willing to take a hard stand and someone I can trust to do that when the chips are down?' They want that.

At an unprecedented time with the worst attack ever on our soil, our President displayed extraordinary determination, leadership and resolve when history was thrust upon him and the United States.

Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duty, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour.

We cannot ask our soldiers to be courageous if our politicians are not.

I intend to remain in this divine land and fight to the death.

I would like to be remembered as one who in the world's darkest hours kept a clean conscience and stood at the end for the ideals of American democracy.