George W. Bush

They deserve a chance to have a country that can defend itself from terrorism and be an ally for us in the global war on terror.

America is a country of opportunity.

There will be no timetable set.

I really hope that the members out there get a sense that I bear no ill will; I bring no animosity about the fact that we may not agree on every position.

You know, I welcome debate in a time of war, and I hope you know that.

By cutting taxes, we put more money into the hands of American families and small businesses.

I urge Congress to pass the line-item veto, so we can work together to control Federal spending.

I put out a plan that has caused a lot of debate on Iraq.

I answered five or six questions.

Our economy grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter of last year.

We've got to make sure people have got health insurance.

Unless we act, we will saddle our children and grandchildren with tens of trillions of dollars of unfunded obligations.

I appreciate their service to the country.

I know that in order to enforce our border, which all of us wants to—all of us here want to do, that we must have a comprehensive plan to be able to do so.

Our commitment is not open-ended.

I'm under no illusions as to how hard it's going to be, but it will be a lot easier when Republicans and Democrats work together to achieve this important objective.

I have been accused of occasionally mangling the English language.

I appreciate the fact that the Speaker and many of—the distinguished chairman came and briefed me on their trip.

Our growing economy has produced record levels of tax revenue.

I believe we can work together in Afghanistan to make sure that former safe haven is able to grow as a democracy.

My top priority will continue to be keeping America safe and winning the war against extremists who want to destroy our way of life.

I believe part of the reason is because the Tax Code discourages private individuals from being able to purchase health care.

We have added over 7.4 million jobs in the past 31⁄2 years.

Together, we can pass a budget that keeps our economy strong, keeps America safe, and makes deficit spending a thing of the past.

The time has come to end this practice.