George W. Bush

Relations between the United States and Guatemala are stronger than ever.

I did sign legislation modernizing our border.

It's in the interest of the United States that there be literate populations in our neighborhood.

Family values do not stop at the Rio Grande River.

I appreciate the steps you've taken to increase transparency, to reduce corruption, to modernize the civil service, and to help improve Guatemala's record on human rights.

We're a nation of law.

We appreciate Guatemala's commitment to this work, and we'll continue to stand with you.

Guatemala is a strong and vibrant democracy of more than 12 million people.

The best foreign policy for the United States is to help people realize their full potential.

Impunity must end, that the investigation and prosecutions must proceed no matter where they lead.

We want to make sure they are safely returned.

And the true test of a democracy is for every citizen in that country to be able to feel the full promise of society.

Colombia is a fine democracy.

Colombia is a strategic partner; it's based on a shared commitment to democracy, social justice for all and justice for those victimized by violence.

Mariano is showing what the people of Latin America can accomplish when they are given a chance.

The United States is doing its part to help our neighbors in Latin America build a better life for themselves and their families.

When our neighbors prosper, they create more vibrant markets for our goods and services.

A strong and vibrant education system is vital to maintaining our Nation's competitive edge in the world and extending economic opportunity to every citizen here at home.

We have a mandated fuel standard of 35 billion gallons of alternative fuels to be used by 2017.

I think it's great to be able to say a good friend won reelection because it confirms the fact that democracy is alive and well in Brazil.

One of the things I like is that a good ethanol policy and good alternative fuel policy actually leads to more jobs, not less.

Our economy has now added jobs for 42 straight months, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.5 percent.

I think America needs to be more open to students coming to our country.

Since August 2003, more than 7.5 million jobs have been created.

I'm very much in favor of promoting the technologies that will enable ethanol and biodiesel to remain competitive and, therefore, affordable to the people in our respective countries and around our neighborhoods.