George W. Bush

We need to thin our forests in America.

I selected Mike Leavitt because he is a trusted friend, a capable executive, and a man who understands the obligations of environmental stewardship.

I will count on him to continue the good work begun by former Administrator Whitman and Acting Administrator Horinko.

There's more that needs to be done.

This is an American issue that requires consensus to do what is smart and right about preserving and protecting our national forests.

Mike Leavitt will come to the EPA with a strong environmental record and a strong desire to improve on what has taken place during the last three decades.

Our job as policy people and Members of Congress—have got to fix problems when we see them.

I have instructed the Secretary of State to provide a copy of that determination to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate.

I will never arm-wrestle Arnold Schwarzenegger.

I have also provided a separate report, prepared by my Administration, indicating that I have received the assurances with respect to the emigration practices of Turkmenistan required by section 402(c) (2)(B) of the Act.

The American people should suspect that this administration will do what is necessary to win the war on terror.

I hereby transmit the document referred to in subsection 402(c)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974.

I can say—and I think he can say—progress is being made not only in Iraq but in Afghanistan as well.

We support the aspirations of those who desire freedom in Iran.

I say it's pure politics.

I determine that a waiver by Executive Order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to Turkmenistan will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

I hereby impose the sanction set out in section 604(a)(2).

Your work helps ensure that our democracy has a broad perspective and a firm moral standing.

That threat could not be allowed to remain unaddressed.

We seek a just and peaceful world beyond the war on terror.

I declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States in light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979.

The desire for freedom transcends race, religion and culture.

Liberty for the Iraqi people is a great moral cause, and a great strategic goal.

I made it clear I thought the fence was a problem.

The tax cuts will help a lot.