The War on Terror involves Saddam Hussein because of Al Qaeda connections, because of his history. He is a danger to the American people and we have to deal with him. George W Bush, speech Grand Rapids January 2003
The War on Terror – you can’t distinguish between Al Qaeda and Saddam when you talk about the War on Terror. George W Bush, 25th September 2002
They misunderestimated me. George W Bush, November 2000
This country [UAE] has gotten its wealth from the ground ... It’s a modern society that’s using its wealth not only to educate its people, but to stay on the leading edge of technological change ... I don’t think most Americans understand the UAE. And I don’t think most Americans understand that your education systems are modern and that you’re thinking about the future in constructive ways. George W Bush, Bush Views Renewable Technologies at Masdar Exhibit, 2008
This crusade, this War on Terrorism, is going to take a while. George W Bush, cited The Wall Street Journal September 2001
This is an impressive crowd – the haves and the have mores. Some people call you the elite, I call you my base. George W Bush, Alfred Smith memorial dinner 2000 election race
This is my maiden voyage. My first speech since I was the president of the United States and I couldn’t think of a better place to give it than Calgary, Canada. George W Bush, cited Associated Press March 2003
Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere ... Nope, no weapons over there. Maybe under here. George W Bush, cited Guardian 26 March 2004
Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 people. George W Bush, 4th July 2008
Today I announce a new plan to explore space and extend a human presence across our solar system. George W Bush, 14 January 2004
Today our nation saw evil. The very worst of human nature. George W Bush, address September 2001
Tonight we are a country awakened to danger. And called to defend freedom. Who attacked our country? The evidence we have gathered all points to a collection of loosely affiliated terrorist organisations. There are thousands of these terrorists in more than sixty countries. Thousands of dangerous killers schooled in the methods of murder. Now spread throughout the world. Like ticking time-bombs set to go off without warning. Our War against Terror is only beginning. George W Bush, State of the Union address September 2001
To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States. George W Bush, cited USA Today online May 2015
Victory in Iraq will be a major ideological triumph in the struggle of the twenty-first century. George W Bush, Utah 30 August 2006
Was whispered in my ear: a second plane has hit the second tower; America is under attack. George W Bush: The 9/11 Interview
My first reaction was anger. ibid.
I came to the conclusion that we were at war. ibid.
We realised that the enemy was using commercial aircraft or aircraft to attack us. ibid.
It became apparent we’re facing a new kind of enemy. ibid.
There was a debate in Washington about whether or not we should declare war. And I made the decision not to declare war that night. ibid.
A day that began in Florida with a jog ended with Laura and me, Barney and Spot trudging back upstairs to get in our own bed. ibid.
We actually misnamed the War on Terror, it ought to be the ‘struggle against ideological extremists who do not believe in free societies who happen to use terror as a weapon to try to shake the conscience of the free world’. George W Bush, cited Democratic Underground online
We found the weapons of mass destruction. We found biological laboratories ... And we’ll find more weapons as time goes on. But for those who say we haven’t found the banned manufacturing devices or banned weapons, they’re wrong, we found them. George W Bush, Washington 30th May 2003
We have a calling from beyond the stars to stand for freedom, and America will always be faithful to that cause. George W Bush, 2004 Republican national convention
We have given extraordinary cooperation with Chairmen Kean and Hamilton. George W Bush, televised interview cited NBC online February 2004
We knew he hated us. But nobody in our government at least and I don’t think the prior government could envisage flying aeroplanes into buildings on such a massive scale. George W Bush
We know he’s got chemical weapons. George W Bush
We must speak the truth about Terror. Let us never tolerate outrageous conspiracy theories concerning the attacks of September 11th. Malicious lies that attempt to shift the blame away from the terrorists themselves. Away from the guilty. George W Bush, address to United Nations 10th November 2001
We must stop the terror. I call upon all nations to do everything they can to stop these terrorist killers. Thank you. Now watch this drive. George W Bush to press reporters on golf course
We’re concerned about AIDS inside our White House – make no mistake about it. George W Bush, cited The New York Times February 2001
We’re making good progress in the defense of America ... We’ve got a Patriot Act which needs to be renewed by the way, and strengthened in my judgment, er, that is, er, really important to allow, er, the criminal division and the intelligence division and the FBI to share information which they could not do before. The Patriot Act helps. Helps us to be able to connect the dots. George W Bush, cited CNN online December 2005
We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease. George W Bush, Sweden 14th June 2001
We stand for institutions like marriage and family which are the foundations of our society. George W Bush, Wisconsin August 2004
We will make no distinction between the terrorist who committed these acts and those who harbour them. George W Bush, cited CNAS online
Student: What was the first thing that went through your head when you heard that a plane crashed into the first –
George W Bush: Well I was sitting in a schoolhouse in Florida ... I was sitting there and my chief of staff – well first of all when we walked into the classroom I had seen this plane fly into the first building. There was a TV set on. And you know I thought it was pilot error. cited 9/11 In Plane Sight the director’s cut
What people need to hear loud and clear is that we’re running out of energy in America. George W Bush
When Iraqi civilians looked into the faces of our service men and women they saw strength and kindness and good will. George W Bush, 1st May 2003
When I take action, I’m not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It’s going to be decisive. George W Bush, cited Newsweek 24 September 2001
Male newsman: When you look in Benedict XVI’s eyes what do you see?
George W Bush: God.
You can fool some of the people all of the time ... And those are the ones you concentrate on. George W Bush, March 2001
You know, one of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the War on Terror. George W Bush, cited CBS online September 2006
You’ll be fighting not to conquer anybody but to liberate people. George W Bush, cited The Telegraph India online
You’re free. And freedom is beautiful. And, you know, it’ll take time to restore chaos and order … order out of chaos. But we will. George W Bush