George Bush citáty

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„Pro NASA je vesmír stále vysokou prioritou.“

„Je bílý.“

„Úžasnou věcí na knihách je, že jsou v nich občas fantastické obrázky.“

„Vím, v co věřím. A budu pokračovat ve vyslovování toho, v co věřím a v co věřím – věřím v to, že v co věřím je správné.“

„Naše fenka Milly má větší zkušenosti se zahraniční politikou než Bill Clinton.“

„Panejo! Ta Brazílie je velká.“

„Máte u vás také černochy?“

„Jedna věc je pochopit, že máme problém a druhá věc je, co s ním uděláme.“

„Oba používáme zubní pastu Colgate.“

„Vidím, že při mé práci musíte věci opakovat znovu a znovu, dokud pravda nezakoření, dokud se nestane propagandou.“

„Nízká volební účast je znamením toho, že k volbám přichází méně lidí.“

„Hovory o Africe jsme strávili tolik času, kolik jsme mohli. Afrika je stát, který sužuje strašná nemoc.“

„Slibuji, že budu naslouchat tomu, co říkáte, i kdybych tady nebyl.“

„Myslím, že jsme vítáni. Ale není to mírové přivítání.“

„Pokud neuspějeme, hrozí nám riziko neúspěchu.“

„Je načase, aby lidská rasa vstoupila do sluneční soustavy.“

„Evropa? Skvělá země!“

„Ale Irák má lidi, kteří chtějí zabíjet a jsou to velmi dobří zabijáci. A my budeme s těmito Iráčany pracovat, abychom zabezpečili jejich budoucnost.“

„Izrael se statečně ubránil proti nepřátelům, kteří usilovali o jeho zničení. A dnes je Izrael světlem národů – a jedním z nejbližších přátel Ameriky.“

„Je to úplně zničené, to je děsné. Na zemi to musí být ještě mnohem děsnější.“

„Máme pevné vazby k NATO, jsme součástí NATO. Máme pevné vazby k Evropě. Jsme součástí Evropy.“

„Je mi ctí potřást rukou iráckému občanovi, jemuž Saddám Husajn usekl ruku.“

„To není průmyslové znečištění, co poškozuje naše životní prostředí. Jsou to nečistoty ve vzduchu a ve vodě, které za to mohou.“

„Naši nepřátelé jsou inovativní a mají mnoho zdrojů… stejně jako my. Nikdy nepřestanou přemýšlet o způsobech, jak ublížit naší zemi… stejně jako my.“

„Nejdůležitější věcí není být guvernérem, nebo první dámou v mém případě.“

„Věřím, že skrze mě mluví Bůh. Jinak bych nemohl dělat svoji práci.“

„Velká část amerického importu pochází z ciziny.“

„Kdo může za vraždy? Mohou za ně vrazi.“

„Jsme nejvzdělanějším americkým národem na světě.“

„Co světu povíme, to se stane.“

“No, I think you have to earn your way into politics. I don't think that anything is ever given to you.”

“We are gathered in the cause of liberty; this is a unique moment. The great democracies face new and serious threats – yet seem to be losing confidence in their own calling and competence. Economic, political and national security challenges proliferate, and they are made worse by the tendency to turn inward. The health of the democratic spirit itself is at issue. And the renewal of that spirit is the urgent task at hand.”

“Well, I'm reading about the battle of New Orleans right now. I’ve got an ecolectic [sic] reading list.”

“It's more of a theological perspective. I do believe there is an Almighty, and I believe a gift of that Almighty to all is freedom. And I will tell you that is a principle that no one can convince me that doesn't exist.”

“The bill Congress sent me would take away one of the most valuable tools in the war on terror -- the CIA program to detain and question key terrorist leaders and operatives.”

“The best way to help children is to help their mothers live long to raise them.”

“When it comes to the desire for liberty and justice, there is no clash of civilizations. People everywhere are capable of freedom, and worthy of freedom.”

“…I believe that we're going to win; I believe that -- and by the way, if I didn't think that, I wouldn't have our troops there. That's what you got to know. We're going to succeed.”

“Frankly, I think it's bad for former presidents. I like the model of President Ford and my dad. When they got off the stage, you get off the stage. It's somebody else's turn, and I don't think it's good for the country nor the presidency for me to be criticizing my successor, and I don't intend to do that. Nor do I intend to be giving you my opinion, on the latest issue. So you're not going to see much of me, and I'm perfectly content with that. I'm a happy guy, I really am.”

“I don’t know. You have to ask them. I’m not a hater, and so sometimes it’s hard for me to understand why somebody hates somebody. It could have been because of my policies, maybe they didn’t like my religion. I don’t know. I’m sure there’s a myriad of reasons. That’s what happens when you’re the president. It can either bother you or not bother you. I chose… I really am. I’m honored to have served. I’m glad I served, and I gave it my all, and that’s all you can do at life. I got back; and this sounds corny to some, I understand, but when I looked in the mirror, I know I didn’t sell my soul for the sake of any short-term politics or popularity. I think that’s important.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is a difficult moment for America. I, unfortunately, will be going back to Washington after my remarks. Secretary Rod Paige and the Lt. Governor will take the podium and discuss education. I do want to thank the folks here at Booker Elementary School for their hospitality. Today we've had a national tragedy. Two airplanes have crashed into the World Trade Center in an apparent terrorist attack on our country. I have spoken to the Vice President, to the Governor of New York, to the Director of the FBI, and have ordered that the full resources of the federal government go to help the victims and their families, and to conduct a full-scale investigation to hunt down and to find those folks who committed this act. Terrorism against our nation will not stand. And now if you would join me in a moment of silence. May God bless the victims, their families, and America. Thank you very much.”

“Civilized people everywhere have recognized that terrorists threaten every nation that loves liberty and cherishes the protection of individual rights. Respect for human dignity and individual freedoms reaffirms a core tenet of civilized people everywhere.”

“In this chamber are representatives of Georgia and Ukraine and Lebanon and Afghanistan and Liberia and Iraq and other brave young democracies. We admire your courage; we honor your sacrifices; we thank you for your inspiring example. We will continue to stand with all who stand for freedom. This noble goal is worthy of the United Nations, and it should have the support of every member in this assembly.”

“Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.”

“"Hello, what's your name?"
"My name is Mr. Fischer, what's your name?"
"Bush. I'm Mr. Bush."”

“Fellow citizens, we have been called to leadership in a period of consequence. We have entered a great ideological conflict we did nothing to invite. We see great changes in science and commerce that will influence all our lives. And sometimes it can seem that history is turning in a wide arc, toward an unknown shore. Yet the destination of history is determined by human action, and every great movement of history comes to a point of choosing.”

“Our public interest depends on private character, on civic duty and family bonds and basic fairness, on uncounted, unhonored acts of decency which give direction to our freedom. Sometimes in life we are called to do great things. But as a saint of our times has said, every day we are called to do small things with great love. The most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone. I will live and lead by these principles: to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility and try to live it as well. In all these ways, I will bring the values of our history to the care of our times.”

“A commander in chief sends America's sons and daughters into battle in a foreign land only after the greatest care and a lot of prayer. We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones, to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. They are dedicated. They are honorable. They represent the best of our country, and we are grateful. To all the men and women in our military, every sailor, every soldier, every airman, every coast guardsman, every Marine, I say this: Your mission is defined. The objectives are clear. Your goal is just. You have my full confidence, and you will have every tool you need to carry out your duty.”

“You know, I think an interesting construct that General [Peter] Pace uses is, "We're not winning, we're not losing."”

“The loss was sudden and terrible, and for their families, the grief is heavy. Our nation shares in your sorrow and in your pride. And today we remember not only one moment of tragedy, but seven lives of great purpose and achievement.”

“Multilateral organizations have responsibilities. For 8 years, the nations in this assembly have worked together to confront the extremist threat. We've witnessed successes and setbacks, and through it all a clear lesson has emerged: The United Nations and other multilateral organizations are needed more urgently than ever. To be successful, we must be focused and resolute and effective. Instead of only passing resolutions decrying terrorist attacks after they occur, we must cooperate more closely to keep terrorist attacks from happening in the first place. Instead of treating all forms of government as equally tolerable, we must actively challenge the conditions of tyranny and despair that allow terror and extremism to thrive. By acting together to meet the fundamental challenge of our time, we can lead toward a world that is more secure and more prosperous and more hopeful.”

“Well, no… He is the wrong father to appeal to for advice. The wrong father to go to, to appeal to in terms of strength. There's a higher Father that I appeal to.”

“I know some in Washington would like us to start leaving Iraq now. To begin withdrawing before our commanders tell us we are ready would be dangerous for Iraq, for the region, and for the United States. It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to al Qaeda. It would mean that we'd be risking mass killings on a horrific scale. It would mean we'd allow the terrorists to establish a safe haven in Iraq to replace the one they lost in Afghanistan. It would mean increasing the probability that American troops would have to return at some later date to confront an enemy that is even more dangerous.”

“We can do better in Washington, D. C. We can have new leadership in Washington, D. C., leadership that will lift this country's spirits and raise our sights. George P. knows what thousands of other youngsters know, that just because the White House has let us down in the past, that doesn't mean it's going to happen in the future. George P. joins us in a campaign that's going to restore honor and dignity to the White House.”

“We call upon the international community to join with us in helping to realize a better future for the Iraqi people.”

“The last time we met in this chamber, the mothers and daughters of Afghanistan were captives in their own homes, forbidden from working or going to school. Today women are free, and are part of Afghanistan's new government. And we welcome the new Minister of Women's Affairs, Doctor Sima Samar.”

“Are the peoples of the Middle East somehow beyond the reach of liberty? Are millions of men and women and children condemned by history or culture to live in despotism? Are they alone never to know freedom, and never even to have a choice in the matter? I, for one, do not believe it. I believe every person has the ability and the right to be free.”

“Our own generation is in a long war against a determined enemy — a war that will be fought by presidents of both parties, who will need steady bipartisan support from the Congress. And tonight I ask for yours. Together, let us protect our country, support the men and women who defend us, and lead this world toward freedom.”

“Jazz, often called America's classical music, so influenced our culture that Americans named a decade after it. Like the country of its birth, jazz blends many traditions, such as African-American folk, rhythm and blues, French Creole classical form, and gospel. Through the creation and performance of music like jazz, black Americans were better able to exchange ideas freely across racial and cultural barriers. Before our Nation made significant strides in truly promoting equal justice and opportunity for all, black and white musicians in the genres of jazz, blues, and country played together in jam sessions, recording studios, and small bands. In many ways, their art preceded social change, allowing black and white musicians to meet as equals and to be judged on their musical ability, rather than the color of their skin. Their music also provided an outlet for African Americans to speak passionately and brilliantly to the rest of the Nation and the world.”