Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 19, 2007
If we're not fighting and destroying this enemy in Iraq, they would not be idle. They would be plotting and killing Americans across the world and within our own borders.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush argues that military action in Iraq is necessary to prevent terrorist attacks against Americans.

Share

More from George H.W. Bush

Aug 7, 2016

it's time to put it aside. But, you know, from team Bush, it's a bitter pill to swallow, but you know what? You get back up and you help the man that won, and you make sure that we stop Hillary Clinton.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 6, 2016

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

congress.gov
Feb 14, 2016

I understand Americans are angry and frustrated. But we do not need someone in the oval office who mirrors and inflames our anger and frustration.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 28, 2017

The case for trade is not just monetary, but moral . . .. Trade freely with China, and time is on our side.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation