George W. Bush was as loved as he was hated during his tenure as the 43rd President of America from 2001 to 2009.
Born on July 6, 1946, George Walker Bush became a politician and businessman, starting his political career as the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.
When he entered the White House, Bush had big shoes to fill as his father George Bush had been president before him.
But was he up to the job?
The junior George wasn’t quite as savvy as his father and certainly not as eloquent or literate.
As such, George W. is remembered for making some outrageous statements in public, during his presidential speeches and otherwise, and we at Life Daily felt it was high-time to share 12 of the best with you. Purely for entertainment value obviously.
So sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane with these famous George W. Bush quotes:
1. President’s Economic Forum in Waco, Texas, Aug. 13, 2002
I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn’t here.
2. Gothenburg, Sweden, June 14, 2001
We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.
3. White House menorah lighting ceremony, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 2001
I couldn’t imagine somebody like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Hanukkah.
4. CBS News’ interview with Katie Couric, Sept. 6, 2006
You know, one of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror.
5. As quoted in Bob Woodward’s Bush at War
I’m the commander — see, I don’t need to explain — I do not need to explain why I say things. That’s the interesting thing about being president.
6. Greater Nashua, N.H., Chamber of Commerce, Jan. 27, 2000
I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.
7. As quoted by the New York Daily News, April 23, 2002
This foreign policy stuff is a little frustrating.
8. At the 2000 Al Smith dinner
This is an impressive crowd — the haves and the have mores. Some people call you the elite — I call you my base.
9. Greece, N.Y., May 24, 2005
See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda.
10. Rome, Italy, July 22, 2001
I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe — I believe what I believe is right.
11. Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2002
People say, how can I help on this war against terror? How can I fight evil? You can do so by mentoring a child; by going into a shut-in’s house and say I love you.
12. Washington, D.C., June 18, 2002
I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we’re really talking about peace.
Despite the fact that George W. Bush could often barely string a sentence together, and when he did it was usually outrageous or borderline non-sensical, he enjoyed some notable success during his tenure as president.
If nothing else, it just goes to prove that despite one’s education level or experience, anyone can become the President of the united States, as the current president Barack Obama testifies to.
