George W. Bush

The best safeguard against abuse is full disclosure.

No one should be forced to support a candidate or cause against his or her will.

I'm looking forward to seeing him tomorrow.

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

I intend to nominate Gene Hickok to be Under Secretary of Education.

I support a ban on unregulated corporate and union contributions of soft money to political parties.

Democracy is first and foremost about the rights of individuals to express their views.

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

Good public policy demands something to challenge the status quo.

I like to remind people it makes sense to have common sense in Washington, particularly when it comes to spending your money.

We ought to welcome faith-based programs into our society, not fear them.

He is an ideal person to serve as Ambassador to Ireland as we look forward to working even more closely with our Irish friends.

Dick Egan has experienced extraordinary success in the private sector and has a broad-based background.

I'm honored, and I can't thank you all enough for providing a little haven of love and haven of hope.

I've got great faith in our economy.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Dick Egan as Ambassador to Ireland as I prepare to meet with Prime Minister Ahern and celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the rich heritage of the Irish people.

We need more sources of energy.

We better remember who pays the bills in America.

I'm not sure what report you're referring to.

There is an army of compassion in America, too.

I believe strongly that Congress ought to fund programs that will allow for low-income parents to access after-school programs that can be run by faith-based programs as well as secular programs.

The great strength of America is in the hearts and souls of the American citizens.

I was responding to reality.

We're going to have to recognize that we need more powerplants.

The United States and Ireland enjoy natural bonds of friendship and strong trade and investment relationships.