George W. Bush

America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves them and threatens us. When these demands are met, the first and greatest benefit will come to Iraqi men, women and children.

The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend.

With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got.

This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war.

Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror.

The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got.

People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me.

The financial crisis should not become an excuse to raise taxes, which would only undermine the economic growth required to regain our strength.

I believe in the transformational power of liberty. I believe that the free Iraq is in this nation's interests. I believe a free Afghanistan is in this nation's interest.

The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.

Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people.

If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.

I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, there's a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve.

Look, when you're the president, there's all kinds of things said about us. I mean, it's just the nature of the job.

Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods.