George W. Bush

I don't believe the Federal Government should fund persistent failure.

No child, whatever their parents' income or whatever their background, should be condemned to a failing school.

I recognize that legitimate concerns have been raised about the current rule, which I share.

We're going to make certain that every child is educated, and our country is going to be better off for it.

We're proud and thankful for the service of folks.

I'm so honored that the Blocher family came to say hello.

We need good teachers in America.

The role of Government is not to create wealth; the role of Government is to create an environment in which the entrepreneur can flourish in America.

We are very sorry the entering of China's airspace and the landing did not have verbal clearance.

Who should our Government trust?

I'm proud— I am proud to be an honorary member of the East Carolina baseball team.

Washington making decisions on behalf of the people of North Carolina has got to end.

Trust the local people.

Every child can learn—and that's the right attitude to take.

The strength of this country lies not in the halls of our Government; the strength of this country lies in the hearts and souls of the citizens of the greatest land on the face of the Earth.

If you lower standards, you get lower results.

We are very sorry for their loss.

Every child matters; every child can be educated; and we must quit this business of just simply giving up on children early, before it's too late.

Thanks. We're watching very carefully.

The only—wait, let me——

It's time for our people to come home.

We look forward to working to get an agreement, one way or the other, out of our Congress that encourages free trade with Jordan.

Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.

We discussed a lot of subjects, starting with how best to work together to lay the foundation for peace in the Middle East.

We're working hard to convince the parties to stop the violence.