George W. Bush

We're facing this challenge together, and we're going to get through it together.

If you seek economic growth, if you seek opportunity, if you seek social justice and human dignity, the free market system is the way to go.

One, it is in our national security interest that we defeat hopelessness.

Congratulations on another great championship.

I do not see how you can have a hopeful life if your mother and father is dying of HIV/AIDS or your baby is dying needlessly because of a mosquito bite.

It is in our economic interest that we help economies grow.

We do not believe in paternalism, we believe in partnership, because we believe in the potential of the people on the continent of Africa.

I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, with respect to Iran, beyond November 14, 2008.

He believes that the free trade agreements should be given an up or down vote on their merits.

America is open for business.

There's more work to do in that regard.

These brave souls fought for freedom, they fought for liberty, and they fought to guarantee the rights given to us by our Creator.

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12938, as amended.

I am continuing for 1 year this national emergency with respect to Iran.

the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that was declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2008.

I will continue to uphold this solemn obligation for as long as this office remains in my trust.

This will also be America's first wartime Presidential transition in four decades.

I told him that he can count on my complete cooperation as he makes his transition to the White House.

But in recent days, we have seen some encouraging signs.

I will continue urging Members of Congress to approve free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.

The Federal Government has taken aggressive and decisive measures to address this situation.

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, reaffirming our dedication to freedom and democracy.

This election gives us all reason to be proud of our democracy and our country.

This peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy.

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible... tonight is your answer.