I fully understand it takes time for free societies, truly free societies to evolve. I don't expect instant success.
The success of any nation is impossible without the political participation, the economic empowerment, the education, and health, of women. U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Spousal Program (2014)
America's soul is rejuvenated when people come to our country and work hard to realize dreams... We ought to have a process that enables people to come.
We must commit our resources and efforts to advancing education and health and prosperity... The success of these efforts must be measured.
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)
I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition... But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.
I believe America's soul is rejuvenated when people come to our country and work hard to realize dreams. Q&A with Former President George W. Bush (2011)