George W. Bush

On principle, our Tax Code should honor family.

It is time for the United States Congress to give Americans some good economic news: tax relief for everyone who pays income taxes.

On principle, our Tax Code should reward hard work and overtime by men and women struggling to enter the middle class.

On principle, every family, every farmer, and small-business person should be free to pass on their life's work to those they love.

America is proud to call Ireland a friend, not just on Saint Patrick's Day but on every day.

We are thankful, first, for all that Ireland and the Prime Minister have done to further the cause of peace in Northern Ireland.

I am pleased to send warm greetings to those celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

The world is also thankful for the thousands of peacekeepers Ireland sends to other troubled corners of the globe.

The peace that holds today in Northern Ireland is no small measure a tribute to the Prime Minister and his courageous leadership.

The United States is proud of our strong ties of trade and investment and proud that they have contributed to the strong economy that you have led.

St. Patrick's Day is also a time to honor the contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation's history and way of life.

I intend to nominate three individuals to serve in my administration.

Ireland's most precious gift to the world has been the Irish.

St. Patrick's Day pays tribute to an incredible hero and to the rich cultural heritage of the Emerald Isle.

We accept this crystal of shamrocks, not just as a symbol of Ireland but as a symbol of a strong friendship between our nations.

I assured him, and will continue to do so, that the United States stands ready to help in any way that the governments involved need.

I think we ought to get rid of labor union and corporate soft money.

The United States will remain unwavering in our support of peace.

I want to maintain the strength of parties, and not to weaken them.

I had a good meeting, and I'll have one tomorrow, as well.

The actual choice is probably between progress and a return to violence.

The Good Friday agreement remains the best hope for lasting peace for the people of Northern Ireland.

I am committed to working with the Congress to ensure that fair and balanced campaign finance reform legislation is enacted.

Reform should not favor any one party over another or incumbents over challengers.

Let us all resolve to push for peace, a lasting, real, and needed peace.