“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 27, 2006
And this is the calling of the 21st century. And now's the time to confront the problem.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Bush emphasizes the urgency of addressing current global issues.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from George H.W. Bush

Apr 12, 2016

the greatest threat facing us is not ISIS but is global warming.

congress.gov
Jun 6, 2016

I want to thank Senator Cardin for his tremendous leadership, for years, on human rights issues.

congress.gov
Dec 8, 2015

We are here today, together, to strengthen and reform U.N. peacekeeping because our common security demands it.

congress.gov
Aug 13, 2017

I think you are engaging in the soft bigotry of low expectations.

transcripts.cnn.com
View all George H.W. Bush quotes

Other voices in this conversation