George W. Bush

The best way to secure the homeland is to rout out terror wherever it exists.

We seek justice, not revenge, and we're liberators, not conquerors.

They have shown the world how strong America is in the face of tragedy.

I'm committed to working with our partners in the region and around the world in the pursuit of this goal.

The violence and tragic loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives must end.

I'm deeply concerned about the tragic loss of life and escalating violence in the Middle East.

The United States is committed to exploring this opening.

It's a great honor to be with Midge Baldrige again.

This year's Baldrige Award winners have shown these qualities and have taken their place in a distinguished line of leaders.

I fully understand the Israelis' perspective that they want to defend themselves.

The bottom line of the balance sheet defines a business' goal but not the sum of responsibilities of its leaders.

Our message is to both sides, reduce violence.

There ought to be a Palestinian state— the borders of which, by the way, ought to be negotiated between the two parties.

A good business finds opportunities and makes the most of them.

I think what the escalating violence shows is that there are people who believe in terror as a way of life.

It is essential that New York City come back and come back strong, for the good of the entire Nation.

I once again call upon Chairman Arafat to make maximum effort to end terrorism against Israel.

I want to commend the Baldrige Committee for including education.

Business relationships, like all human relationships, are built on a foundation of integrity and trust.

We must adopt better standards of disclosure and accounting practices for all of corporate America.

Our Government would commit at least $20 billion to help rebuild New York.

There is a roadmap to peace.

Reform should begin with accountability, and reform should start at the top.

I think the Tenet plan is a good plan.

We're committed to two states, Israel and Palestine, living peacefully together within secure and recognized borders.