The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom.

— George W. Bush

They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program.

— George W. Bush

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

— George W. Bush

Those were comfortable, carefree years. The word I’d use now is idyllic. On Friday nights, we cheered on the Bulldogs of Midland High. On Sunday mornings, we went to church. Nobody locked their doors. Years later, when I would speak about the American Dream, it was Midland I had in mind.

— George W. Bush

Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.

— George W. Bush

Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples - while judging ourselves by our best intentions. And this has strained our bonds of understanding and common purpose. But Americans, I think, have a great advantage. To renew our unity, we only need to remember our values. We have never been held together by blood or background. We are bound by things of the spirit – by shared commitments to common ideals.

— George W. Bush

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.

— George W. Bush

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

— George W. Bush

We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.

— George W. Bush

We spent time on Burma and the need for the military regime there to understand that they shouldn't fear the voices of people. And yet they do.

— George W. Bush