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George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American retired politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He is the eldest son of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president.

Quotes from George W. Bush

You know what's interesting about Washington? It's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second nature.

—George W. Bush

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I do not need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being the president. Maybe somebody needs to explain to me why they say something, but I don't feel like I owe anybody an explanation.

—George W. Bush

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America has never been an empire. We may be the only great power in history that had the chance, and refused—preferring greatness to power and justice to glory.

—George W. Bush

America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens.

—George W. Bush

America will never run… And we will always be grateful that liberty has found such brave defenders.

—George W. Bush

By heritage and by choice, the United States of America will make that stand.

—George W. Bush

The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.

—George W. Bush

History is moving, and it will tend toward hope, or tend toward tragedy.

—George W. Bush

When we're talking about war, we're really talking about peace.

—George W. Bush