George W. Bush

Our troops are getting the best possible health care.

This past month is the lowest number of patients being admitted here since '02, and that's good news.

We're asking people to do hard things, for starters, which is intercept and find terrorists and to spread freedom.

Those of us in public office have no greater responsibility than stopping new attacks on our country.

And of course, this makes a difficult situation even worse.

Every time I come to a facility like this, I count my blessings.

I think a sure way to hurt the economy is to run up taxes on people.

Next year is an election year, but that does not relieve us of our responsibility to carry out the people's business.

I ask for the good Lord's blessings on those in harm's way and their families.

This bill will create a 3-year window for homeowners to refinance their mortgage and pay no taxes on any debt forgiveness that they receive.

I think recent days have been a moment that the country can be proud of.

The first priority of Congress when it returns in the new year must be to pass a good bill and get it to my desk promptly.

When your home is losing value and your family is under financial stress, the last thing you need is to be hit with higher taxes.

I'm disappointed that Congress resorted to passing all this spending in one massive, more than 1,400-page omnibus bill.

Our Nation has no higher calling than to provide for those who have borne the cost of battle, and we will honor our responsibilities.

The provision will increase the incentive for borrowers and lenders to work together to refinance loans.

Clarity of principles is necessary for leadership.

I believe if people are given a chance to be free, they will do so.

We make a major step toward reducing our dependence on oil.

It's an honor to see the troops who've been wounded, and it's an honor to hug their families.

I want to thank you and the colonel for taking the lead.

This legislation should say to the American people that we can find common ground on critical issues.

The bill I sign today takes a significant step because it will require fuel producers to use at least 36 billion gallons of biofuel in 2022.

This legislation will address our vulnerabilities and our dependence in two important ways.

The kindness, generosity, and goodwill displayed by American Muslims during this special occasion and throughout the year have contributed to the strength and vitality of our Nation.