George H.W. Bush

I can tell you that I am convinced that the most important step that we can take together as two nations is the conclusion of this free-trade agreement between the United States and Mexico.

Today that ideal of a special relationship between the United States and Mexico is no longer a dream; it is real.

No country is more important to the United States than Mexico is.

Let us commence a new era for both our nations where what stretches between us is not a barrier but a bridge.

We want to work together toward the free and open trade so vital to creating jobs and enterprise in your economy and our own.

God bless the people of Mexico.

God bless the people of Monterrey.

Together, let us say yes to liberty.

Thank you for that welcome.

I believe that our two peoples are now on the eve of an era more cooperative and more prosperous than ever we have known before.

I've come to Mexico tonight with a message of respect, of admiration, and hope for a brighter future shared by our two countries.

It is an honor to stand with you, before this magnificent palace, at such a promising moment in our shared history.

Let me tell you, as President of the United States, this relationship is of vital importance to my country.

I am pleased to be in Europe.

We cannot compromise on principle and moral values.

We will not rest until he is out of there.

The U.S.-Egyptian relationship is extremely close and is a true force for peace in the region.

We have shown patience.

No tactics will divert us from our objective.

The world still has violent disapproval of what Saddam Hussein has done.

We have been extraordinarily patient.

I'll go the extra mile for peace.

No President, none at all, is quick to order American troops abroad.

There could hardly be a prouder moment than sharing Thanksgiving with this family.

I learned once again something I already knew: how lucky we are to have this all-volunteer force as strong, as well-trained, and as highly motivated as they are.