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Our nation is somewhat sad, but we're angry. There's a certain level of blood lust, but we won't let it drive our reaction. We're steady, clear-eyed and patient, but pretty soon we'll have to start displaying scalps.

George W. Bush

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George W. Bush
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: July 6
43Rd U.S. President
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As a matter of fact, it's in our interests that we help reformers across the Middle East achieve their objectives. This is the fundamental challenge of the 21st century.
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Now that I've got the will of the people at my back, I'm going to start enforcing the one-question rule. That was three questions.
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[T]he people of Iraq have spoken to the world, and the world is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East.
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Education is how to help the person who's lost a job. Education is how to make sure we've got a workforce that's productive and competitive.
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I'll be long gone before some smart person ever figures out what happened inside this Oval Office.
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It's important to listen to the words of the enemy if you're in war.
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For too long our culture has said, If it feels good, do it. Now America is embracing a new ethic and a new creed: Let's roll.
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We've got a cultural issue in America. We've got to change the whole way the issue is looked at. That's the mission. Some in the political process don't have enough patience for that, and I probably don't either.
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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.
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I have said that the sanction regime is like Swiss cheese - that meant that they weren't very effective.
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You have to be optimistic about golf. I mean it's physically demanding, particularly if you're on one leg. But it's psychologically demanding regardless of your physical infirmities. I mean, it's a tough sport. You've got to be disciplined and optimistic. And if you have a bad hole, you've got to be optimistic that you'll do well on the next hole.
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We believe that by removing a crippling debt burden we'll help millions of Africans improve their lives and grow their economies.
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In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.
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The will of the United States can be shaken by suiciders and suiciders who are willing to drive up to a Red Cross center, a center of international help and aid and comfort, and just kill. [...] The strategy remains the same. The tactics to respond to more suiciders driving cars will alter on the ground.
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[T]he course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others. Whatever action is required, whenever action is necessary, I will defend the freedom and security of the American people.
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The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way.
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Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 people.
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I do believe in the sanctity of marriage. ...But I don't see that as conflict with being a tolerant person or an understanding person.
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They have miscalculated me as a leader.
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