Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 22, 2008
Wall Street got drunk. It's one of the reasons I asked you to turn off your TV cameras. It got drunk and now it's got a hangover. The question is, how long will it sober up?
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush comments on Wall Street's role in the mortgage crisis, expressing frustration with its behavior.

Share

More from George H.W. Bush

Oct 18, 2017

We know that free governments are the only way to ensure that the strong are just, and the weak are valued. And we know that when we lose sight of our ideals, it is not democracy that has failed. It is the failure of those charged with…

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 26, 2017

I think we all need answers. Whether or not this special prosecutor's the right way to go tonight, you're talking to the wrong guy. I have great faith and Richard Burr for example, he's the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, really…

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 14, 2016

I came here for two reasons. One, because I care deeply about Jeb and, two, because I care deeply about our country.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation