"Russia is no longer our enemy and therefore we shouldn't be locked into a Cold War mentality that says we keep the peace by blowing each other up. In my attitude, that's old, that's tired, that's stale." GWB Des Moines, Iowa, June 8 2001

If a person doesn't have the capacity that we all want that person to have, I suspect hope is in the far distant future, if at all." GWB to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute, Washington, D.C., May 22, 2001

For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It's just unacceptable. And we're going to do something about it." GWB Philadelphia, May 14, 2001

But I also made it clear to [Vladimir Putin] that it's important to think beyond the old days of when we had the concept that if we blew each other up, the world would be safe." GWB Washington, D.C., May 1, 2001

I simply said that I would do everything to help Taiwan to defend itself. GWB CNN interview 27apr01

Home is important. It's important to have a home." GWB Crawford, Texas, Feb. 18, 2001

I confirmed to the prime minister that we appreciate our friendship." GWB After meeting with Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of Canada, Feb. 5, 2001

I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well." GWB Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2001

"The vast majority of our imports come from outside the country." ....George W. Bush

If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure." George W. Bush

"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child." .Governor George W. Bush

"Welcome to Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts." Governor George W. Bush

"Mars is essentially in the same orbit...Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe." .Governor George W. Bush, 8/11/94

"The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century." Governor George W. Bush, 9/15/95

"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy but that could change." Governor George W. Bush, 5/22/98

"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'." Governor George W. Bush, 12/6/93

"Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." Governor George W. Bush, 11/30/96

"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." Governor George W. Bush

"The future will be better tomorrow." Governor George W. Bush

"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world." Governor George W. Bush, 9/21/97

"People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history." Governor George W. Bush

"I stand by all the misstatements that I've made." Governor George W. Bush to Sam Donaldson, 8/17/93

"We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe." Governor George W. Bush

"Public speaking is very easy." Governor George W. Bush to reporters in 10/9

"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican" Governor George W. Bush

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls." Governor George W. Bush

"When I have been asked who caused the riots and the killing in LA, my answer has been direct & simple: Who is to blame for the riots? The rioters are to blame. Who is to blame for the killings? The killers are to blame George W. Bush

"Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it." Governor George W. Bush, 5/20/96

"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur." Governor George W. Bush, 9/22/97

"For NASA, space is still a high priority." Governor George W. Bush, 9/5/93

"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children." Governor George W. Bush, 9/18/95

"The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that George Bush may or may not make." Governor George W. Bush

"We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made." Governor George W. Bush

"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." Governor George W. Bush

"[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." .Governor George W. Bush