Political Quotes

George W. Bush: We measure progress by how many people can find a job that pays the mortgage; whether you can put a little extra money…

On the recordAugust 28, 2008
We measure progress by how many people can find a job that pays the mortgage; whether you can put a little extra money away at the end of each month.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention

Share

More from George W. Bush

Jan 15, 2009

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 15, 2009

On behalf of the American people, Laura and I offer our sincere condolences to Betsy and the Wyeth family.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 10, 2025

Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens.

cbsnews.com
Jan 15, 2009

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation