George W. Bush Quotes

We are bound by ideals that teach us what it means to be citizens. Every child must be taught these ideals. Every citizen must uphold them.... I ask you to be citizens. Citizens, not spectators. Citizens, not subjects. Responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.

I have always been very open about my respect for public service.

Be an active participant in your community and country. Every small gesture makes up the big gestures. Resist, rinse, repeat.

People in every nation enhance the social dimension of their lives by acting as committed and responsible citizens.

We need a new kind of citizenship, so that we can see citizens as themselves earning the rank of patriot because of their involvement in their community affairs....We as a society need to be encouraging people to focus not just on individual wants but on serving the larger community.

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

How could I remain a spectator while Singapore faces such complex challenges? How could I not step forward when I know I have more to contribute to the country we all worked to build?

Democrats believe that government should reflect the sense of community that Americans demonstrated after Katrina - the sense of community that has defined and united America throughout its history.

There can be no daily democracy without daily citizenship.

Irrespective of any political party, I am a supporter of good people who want to do something for the society.

I have always been an active part of my community.

Government can contribute to a shared sense of purpose on the part of the citizenry; that's its highest and best application.

I just consider it a part of good citizenship.

Christians must be conscious of their specific and proper role in the political community; they should be a shining example by their sense of responsibility and their dedication to the common good

Being a citizen in a democracy involves more than just voting. It means being involved for the common whole.

There are a lot of ways to serve and only one is being president.

It's exciting to sing in the place where you pay your taxes.

I am drawn to public service.

I am really intense and passionate about the things I believe in and about engaging and improving the quality of life for not only my constituents but everyone.

As young Americans, you have an important responsibility, which is to become good citizens.

The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizenship in a free form of government.

It is one of the great goals of my administration to invigorate the spirit of involvement and citizenship. We will encourage faith-based and community programs without changing their mission.

The era of big government is over, but the era of big challenge is not. We need an era of big citizenship. There are many important people at this summit, but the most important title is 'citizen.' This is our republic. Let us keep it!

Active citizenship begins with an envisioning of the desired outcome and a conscious application of spiritual principles.

I probably got from my mom a passion for public policy and and civic involvement.