Political Quotes

George W. Bush: “Government can hand out money, but it cannot put hope in people's hearts.”

On the recordAugust 22, 2002
Government can hand out money, but it cannot put hope in people's hearts.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Luncheon for Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Simon in Stockton

Share

More from George W. Bush

Jul 7, 2025

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

nbcnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

theatlantic.com
Jul 7, 2025

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation