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We did not ask for this mission, but we will fulfill it.
Invasion of Afghanistan (2001)
We choose freedom and the dignity of every life. Steadfast in our purpose, we now press on. We have known freedom's price. We have shown freedom's power.
This is, above all, the age of liberty.
Address to the National Endowment for Democracy (2003)
I'm a uniter, not a divider.
I told Barack Obama that I wouldn't let the automakers fail. I won't dump this mess on him.
Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere... Nope, no weapons over there... Maybe under here.
It is impossible to get help where it is most needed when any group is targeted for legal discrimination and stigma.
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Spousal Program (2014)
The best way to help children is to help their mothers live long to raise them.
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Spousal Program (2014)
Because free peoples believe in the future, free peoples will own the future.
Address to the National Endowment for Democracy (2005)
The first ladies ought to be ambassadors as well.
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Spousal Program (2014)
Americans are asking, why do they hate us?
Freedom and Fear Are at War (2001)
I'm going to put people in my place, so when the history of this administration is written at least there's an authoritarian voice saying exactly what happened.
Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.
The world must know that this administration will not blink in the face of danger, and will not tire when it comes to completing the missions that we said we would do.
We must commit our resources and efforts to advancing education and health and prosperity... The success of these efforts must be measured.
We will not waver, we will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.
Invasion of Afghanistan (2001)
Every nation that wants peace will share the benefits of a freer world. And every nation that seeks peace has an obligation to help build that world.
Speech to United Nations General Assembly (2004)
I hope I'm judged a success. I'm well-be dead, Matt, when they finally figure it out, and I'm comfortable knowing that I gave it my all, that I love America.
Interview with Matt Lauer (2010)
"Hello, what's your name?"
"My name is Mr. Fischer, what's your name?"
"Bush. I'm Mr. Bush."
We can't impose freedom, but we can eliminate roadblocks to freedom, and to allow free societies to develop.