George W. Bush

We cannot fail in Iraq.

The system is geared toward enabling the individual to have more control over his or her decisionmaking.

This is not a political exercise, this is an exercise in leadership.

The great strength of our Nation is found in the heroic kindness, courage, and self-sacrifice of the American people.

We believe the private sector is the best delivery of health care.

It's in our vital interest to diversify America's energy supply.

We need to uphold the great tradition of the melting pot that welcomes and assimilates new arrivals.

Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid are commitments of conscience, and so it is our duty to keep them permanently sound.

We can do so without raising taxes. What we need is spending discipline in Washington, D.C.

We must have the will to face difficult challenges and determined enemies and the wisdom to face them together.

He'll also talk about budgetary issues and working with Congress to ensure that they have the needed support for DoD operations and key programs.

It's my pleasure to welcome Secretary Gates, the Joint Chiefs, and the combatant commanders to the White House.

I also call upon the Senate to move quickly to confirm Lieutenant General Petraeus as the commander of the Multi-National Forces—Iraq.

I came wondering whether or not cellulosic ethanol was one of these things down the road that may be happening, may not, could end up being science or science fiction. It's going to be science.

The United States is fully committed to providing the necessary resources to President Karzai.

It is important to get these three fine individuals in their posts as soon as possible so that we have continuity as we do our duty to protect the American people.

The great question of our day is whether America will help men and women in the Middle East to build free societies and share in the rights of all humanity.

Let us work together and do it now.

America is home to 5 percent of the world's population, meaning that 95 percent of our potential customers are abroad.

We cannot know the full extent of the attacks that we and our allies have prevented.

The No Child Left Behind Act has worked for America's children.

I am pleased that this team has been put into place and look forward to working with them on our continued efforts to keep our country safe and prosperous.

The Republican Party has a long and rich history of empowering Americans to determine the future of our country.

Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority vested by law in an agency or the head thereof, including the authority of the Attorney General relating to litigation.

Among the most basic duties of Government is to defend the unalienable right to life.