George W. Bush

Listen, I was very impressed when Prime Minister Siniora made the decision to move Lebanese forces into the extremist stronghold.

Democracy takes a while to grow and flourish.

I haven't, because I believe we can solve this diplomatically.

Your Government has made decisions that have caused you to be isolated from the world.

I am optimistic that we can have the outlines of a state defined.

Diplomacy works best when all options are on the table.

That's going to be on my agenda when I talk to friends and allies in the Middle East.

First, I'll thank him for sending troops.

No question, the settlement activity is a problem.

I will remind them that what happens in parts of the world matters to the security of the United States of America.

I think we can reach a vision of what a Palestinian state would look like.

Congress should act to expand markets for American workers and farmers by quickly approving trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.

There will be an agreement on what a state would look like, in my judgment.

I think the major obstacle to peace is going to be the politics of both Palestinians and Israelis.

I believe I pray to the same God as a Muslim prays.

I do believe that I can help others realize the great blessings of life.

Bahrain is a very hospitable place for our Navy and other Armed Forces.

The United States is strongly committed to Lebanese democracy.

The worst thing that Congress could do is raise taxes on the American people and on American businesses.

No ands, ifs, or buts.

I look forward to working with them to deal with the economic realities of the moment.

I think that you would find that I have been very much involved in the peace process when you look at the facts.

I'm looking forward to sitting down with friends and allies to assure them of my commitment to Middle Eastern peace.

I've left the State with a set of principles, and I'm returning with the same set of principles.

The financial markets are strong and solid.