George W. Bush

Nothing is more important than the national security of our country—nothing is more important—so nothing is more important than our defense budget.

The action of the Senate Judiciary Committee to refuse Judge Pickering a vote by the full Senate leaves another empty seat in the Federal judiciary at a time when we face a vacancy crisis.

He has served with distinction and deserves better than to be blocked by a party line vote of 10 Senators on one committee.

It was unfortunate for democracy and unfortunate for America.

I am deeply disappointed that Judge Charles Pickering, a distinguished judge who was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in the past, is being denied the opportunity to further serve his country.

The discretionary budget authority proposed in my FY 2003 Budget would not be increased by these requests.

We will take actions necessary to protect American people.

The INS needs to be reformed, and it's one of the reasons why I called for the separation of the paperwork side of the INS from the enforcement side.

Judge Pickering is a respected and well-qualified nominee who was unanimously confirmed 12 years ago to the district bench.

I'm committed to reducing the amount of nuclear weaponry and reducing the number of nuclear warheads.

Recognizing Israel's right to exist is the first and most important qualification for peace.

Tens of millions of Americans trace their lineage to Ireland.

I think we can get something done by May.

America stands with you in another cause, bringing security and stability to the people of Northern Ireland.

This is unacceptable. It is a bad record for the Senate.

We will consult, that we will share our views of how to make the world more safe.

I'm honored to accept it as a symbol of the strong and faithful friendship between our two nations.

This process determines the quality of justice in America.

Ireland is a valued member of the international coalition against terrorism.

I have an obligation to make sure that the Presidency remains robust and the legislative branch doesn't end up running the executive branch.

His courage and kindness helped to shape a great and noble culture.

Our policy is to deny sanctuary to terrorists anyplace in the world.

I hope they listen; I hope they respond.

We are going to consult.

I know many in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church; I know them to be men of integrity and decency.