George W. Bush

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.

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

Congratulations on another great championship.

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

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

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

America is open for business.

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

There's more work to do in that regard.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

This is our moment. This is our time—to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace.

America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much more to do.

This victory alone is not the change we seek—it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were.