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Laura Lane Welch Bush (born 4 November 1946) is an American educator who was the first lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Bush previously served as First Lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000.
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Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library. … An investment in libraries is an investment in our children's future.
A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.
I'm not wild about the term first lady. I'd just like to be called Laura Bush.
Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.
The 21st Century Elementary Library Media Program (2009)
Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS — instead of waiting to die from it.
The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.
In almost every single way, George and I share the same values. And if we differ on some issues, it's very, very minor.
A presidential library is not just about one president; each library is about our nation and the world during that time.
George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony (2013)
When I was in my 20s, I was a bookworm — spent 12 hours of the day in the library. How I met George, I'll never know.
In contrast to my husband, I can pronounce the word nuclear.
I also want to encourage anyone who has been affected by hurricane Ka, uh, Karina...
All people need to know how AIDS is transmitted, and every country has an obligation to educate its citizens. This is why every country must also improve literacy, especially for women and girls, so that they can make wise choices that will keep them healthy and safe.
AIDS respects no national boundaries; spares no race or religion; devastates men and women, rich and poor.
We talk about issues, but I'm not his adviser, I'm his wife... I find that it's really best not to give your spouse a lot of advice. I don't want a lot of advice from him.
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