Bushisms (lol)
so i got this great desktop calendar George W. Bushisms... i figured i would like to share daily alittle bit of his wisdom:
Jan 23rd
"I was raised in the West. The west of Texas. It's pretty close to California. In more ways than Washington, D.C., is close to California."
- LA Times, April 8, 2000
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Jan 24
"He was a state sponsor of terror. In other words, the government had declared, you are a state sponsor of terror."
- On Saddam Hussein; Manhattan, Kansas
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Jan 25
"One of the most meaningful things thats's happened to me since I've been the governor - the president - governor - president. Oops. Ex-governor. I went to Bethesda Naval Hospital to give a fellow a Purple Heart, and at the same moment I watched him - get a Purple Heart for action in Iraq - and at the same - right after I gave him the Purple Heart, he was sworn in as a citizen of the United States - a Mexican citizen, now a United States citizen."
- Washington, D.C.; Jan 9, 2004
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Jan 26
"I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun."
- St. Louis, Missouri; Oct 18th, 2000
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Jan 27/28
"I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure"
-Interview with The Associated Press; Jan 18, 2001
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Jan 29th
"It is not Reganesque to support a tax plan that is Clinton in nature."
-Los Angeles, California; Feb 23, 2000
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Jan 30th
"This has been tough weeks in that country."
-Washington, D.C.; April 13, 2004
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Jan 31
"Free societies are hopeful societies. And free societies will be allies against these hateful few who have no conscience, who kill at the whim of a hat."
-Washington, D.C.; Sept 17, 2004
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Feb 1
"I want to thank you for taking time out of your day to come and witness my hanging."
-At the dedication of his portrait; Austin, Texas; Jan 4, 2002
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Feb 2
"I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating."
-As quoted in U.S. News & World Report; April 3, 2000
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Feb 3/4
"Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across the country."
-Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Sept 6, 2004
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Feb 5
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
-Washington, D.C.; Aug 5, 2004
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Feb 6
"One of my hardest parts of my job is to console the family members who have lost their life."
-Washington, D.C.; April 13, 2004
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Feb 7
"[T]he best way to find these terrorists who hide in holes is to get people coming forth to describe the location of the hole, is to give clues and data."
-Washington, D.C; Dec 15, 2003
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Feb 8
"As governor of Texas, I have set high standards for our public schools, and I have met those standards."
-CNN online chat; Aug 30, 2000
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Feb 9
"In other words, I don't think people ought to be compelled to make the decision which they think is best for their family."
-Washington,D.C.; December 11, 2002
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Feb 10/11
"So thank you for reminding me about the importance of being a good mom and a great volunteer as well."
-St. Louis, Missouri; Jan 5, 2004
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Feb 12
"I hope we get to the bottom of the answer. It's what I'm interested to know."
-As quoted by The Assosiated Press; April 26, 2000
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Feb 13
"The fundemental question is, "Will I be successful president when it comes to foreign policy?" I will be, but until I'm the president, it's going to be hard for me to verify that I think I'll be more effective."
-Wayne, Michigan; June 28, 2000
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Feb 14
"I appreciate my love for Laura."
-Washington, D.C.; April 20, 2005
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Feb 15
"Sometimes, Washington is one of these towns where the person - people who think they've got the sharp elbow is the most effective person."
-New Orleans, Louisiana; Dec 3, 2002
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Feb 16
"My answer is, bring them on."
-On Iraqi militants attackinig U.S. Forces; Washington, D.C.; July 3, 2003
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Feb 17/18
"And there is new history now that that has been done, and that history needs to be included in the process."
-Bratislava, Slovakia; Feb 24, 2005
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Feb 19
"It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foriegn oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas."
-Beaverton, Oregon; September 25, 2000
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Originally Posted by Hulud
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