George H. W. Bush Nation Quotations

We cannot allow the world's most dangerous nations to possess the world's most dangerous weapons.

These two leaders cannot bring about peace if they must act alone. True peace requires the support of other nations in the region.

Five nations working with North Korea have come up with a formula, which we all hope works, ... Five nations have spoken, and said it is not in the world's interest that North Korea has a nuclear weapon.

See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction.

By their strong values and determination to create a better life for themselves and their children, immigrants from Mexico enrich American life,

We've got a huge coalition. As a matter of fact, the coalition that we've assembled today is larger than the one assembled in 1991 in terms of the number of nations participating,

No nation is exempt from the demands of human dignity. Everybody desires to be free; embedded in the soul of each man and woman on the face of the Earth is this deep desire to live in liberty.

Throughout our history in times of testing, Americans have come together in prayer to heal and ask for strength for the tasks ahead, ... So I've declared Friday, Sept. the 16th, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. I ask that we pray - as Americans have always prayed in times of trial - with confidence in His purpose, with hope for a brighter future, and with the humility to ask God to keep us strong so that we can better serve our brothers and sisters in need.

The United States may not necessarily be dependent on foreign aid, but the donation presented by Kuwait is an expression of solidarity with the people of America and a small contribution in efforts to help the victims of the hurricane,

The world can therefore seize the opportunity to fulfill the long-held promise of a New World Order where diverse nations are drawn together in common cause to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind

I think 9/11 guaranteed that national security is going to be in the forefront of every election.

In times of crisis our nation depends on the courage and determination of the Guard. You know the call of active duty can come at any time. You stand ready to put your lives on hold and answer that call, ... And you did so because you love your state and your country. America appreciates your courageous decision to serve. Together with your comrades in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Reserves, you are showing that patriotism is alive and well in Idaho and throughout the United States..

I want a kinder, gentler nation.

The potential of this nation is as boundless as the imagination and drive of the American people. . . . Quality management is not just a step. It must be a new style of working. Even a new style of thinking. The dedication to quality and excellence is more than good business; it's a way of life.

We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light...We all have something to give.

I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English

We're going to work with the members of the Security Council in the days ahead to make it clear to Saddam that the demands of the world and the United Nations will be enforced,

Under Doha, every nation will gain -- and the developing world stands to gain the most. The World Bank estimates that if the Doha Round passes, 300 million people will be lifted from poverty

Are we capable of dealing with a severe attack? That's a very important question and it's in the national interest that we find out what went on so we can better respond,