George H.W. Bush

I want to tell the people of the Middle East that the practices that took place in that prison are abhorrent and they don't represent America.

There is no justification for the brutal execution of Nicholas Berg.

They want to run us out of Iraq. The violence we have seen is a power grab these extreme and ruthless elements.

It's not about me. You know, I've done my bid.

If my showing up and endorsing him helps him, or if I'm against him and it helps him, either way, I want him to win.

John showed incredible courage, strength of character and perseverance in order to get to this moment. And that's exactly what we need in a president -- somebody who can handle the tough decisions.

I just want to remind people that the decisions of the U.S. president to have discussions with certain international figures can be extremely counterproductive. I believe Senator Obama better stay focused on his campaign with Senator…

I believe Senator Obama better stay focused on his campaign with Senator Clinton.

And I'm pleased to sign it.

This is a good bill.

Washington will be your partner and friend.

Let us go forward, fight for victory, and keep the White House in 2008.

We have had good debates, and, soon, we will have a nominee, who will carry a conservative banner into this election and beyond. Listen, the stakes in November are high. This is an important election. Prosperity and peace are in the…

Let us go forward, fight for victory and keep the White House in 2008. God bless you.

Know this: America will confront those who threaten our troops. We will stand by our allies, and we will defend our vital interests in the Persian Gulf.

Some may deny the surge is working. But among the terrorists there is no doubt: al Qaeda is on the run in Iraq, and this enemy will be defeated.

Look, I hear you. I feel your pain. I think this is something we need to work together to address.

At kitchen tables across our country, there is a concern about our economic future. In the long run, Americans can be confident about our economic growth.

The temptation will be to load up the bill. That would delay it or derail it. And neither option is acceptable. This is a good agreement that will keep our economy growing and our people working and this Congress must pass is at -- it as…

This package has the right set of policies and is the right size.

I'm confident Congress and the administration will reach a deal on an economic stimulus package.

Our nation is shocked and saddened by the news of the shootings at Virginia Tech today.

We've worked hard and in good faith with the Democrats to find a solution, but we are not going to put our national security at risk.

It would amount to the largest tax increase in American history.

It is clear that we need to change our strategy in Iraq.