George H.W. Bush

The Bush administration initially said they would as part of the war on terrorism. Officials now say they're considering exempting Mexicans.

I believe in the people of America.

My opponent has plans for those tax cuts. He wants to take them away. He would use that money to expand the federal government. I have a better idea. To keep this economy growing and to create jobs the tax cuts must be permanent. My…

I know exactly where I want to lead this country. I know what we need to do to make the world more free and more peaceful. I know what we need to do to make sure every person has a chance at realizing the American dream.

Human rights groups criticize the Bush administration after its announcement today that it will not join an international landmine ban.

We're interested in achieving a political settlement, and we're still working to that effect. We're also, at the same time, planning for a multinational force that would go in and make sure that if aid needed to be delivered, or there…

I've got a foreign policy that is one that believes America has a responsibility in this world.

Do not come to the United States. You will not get refuge here. We'll send you back.

Those benefits should not be changed for people at or near retirement.

The best way to trim the deficit is to follow the budgetary plan I submitted to the United States Congress. We presented a plan that would cut the deficit in half over the next five years.

It's abundantly clear to the Coast Guard that we will turn back any refugee that attempts to reach our shore. And that message needs to be very clear as well to the Haitian people. We will have a robust presence with an effective strategy…

Ages of experience have taught humanity that the commitment of a husband and wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society.

A few judges and local authorities are presuming to change the most fundamental institution of civilization. Their actions have created confusion on an issue that requires clarity.

Candidates are an interesting group with diverse opinions. For tax cuts and against them. For NAFTA and against NAFTA. For the Patriot Act and against the Patriot Act. In favor of liberating Iraq and opposed to it, and that's just one…

It's a choice between an America that leads the world with strength and confidence, or an America that is uncertain in the face of danger.

It's a choice between keeping the tax relief that is moving this economy forward, or putting the burden of higher taxes back on the American people.

More than 60 scientists, including 20 Nobel Laureats accused the Bush administration of manipulating and censoring research at federal agencies for political purposes.

I think the economy is growing, and I think it's going to get stronger.

My resolve is the same as it was on the day when I walked in the rubble of the Twin Towers. I will not relent until this threat to America is removed.

We had a choice of our own, either take the word of a madman or take action to defend America and the world. Faced with that choice, I will defend America every time.

You know, they're going to say, well, of course, they just picked the upbeat people. Well, the truth of the matter is, people are pretty upbeat all over the country. That's what I'm here to report to you. There is an optimism in our…

The White House says there's nothing to hide about his record.

The use of performance-enhancing drugs like steroids in baseball, football, and other sports, is dangerous and it sends the wrong message. That there are short cuts to accomplishment, and that performance is more important than character.

The president today offered a plan to stop the proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction.

The president is offering several proposals to reach that goal, including one that would ask the U.N. to require all countries to criminalize proliferation.