George W. Bush Quotes


We are all responsible for our actions and our failures to act.


Citations

George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, Son of President George W. Bush, Opening of Holocaust Museum, Washington D.C.

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This quotation is classic in that it illustrates a fundamental difference between a political and religious view of rights. Politically a citizen is entitled to rights with no requirement or condition of responsibility. Politically, we may desire and applaud or even reward responsible behavior, but we may not condition the rights on someone’s version of responsible use of the rights. Indeed, the real test is if people have rights who are generally thought to be irresponsible. See {633640} .


George W. Bush
George W. Bush
  • Born: July 6, 1946
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Former President of the U.S., Former Governor of Texas, Politician, Attorney

George Walker Bush is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Bush previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He was born into the Bush family; his father, George H. W. Bush, was the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.