George W. Bush Quotes About Mistakes

• Our enemies have made the mistake that America's enemies always make. They saw liberty and thought they saw weakness. And now, they see defeat.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, America, September 11

  The World Will Always Remember 9/11, delivered 11 December 2011

• We cannot blame the schools alone for the dismal decline in SAT verbal scores. When our kids come home from school do they pick up a book or do they sit glued to the tube, watching music videos? Parents, don't make the mistake of thinking your kid only learns between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Book, Home

• We're taking action against evil people. Because this great nation of many religions understands, our war is not against Islam, or against faith practiced by the Muslim people. Our war is a war against evil. This is clearly a case of good versus evil, and make no mistake about it - good will prevail.

  George W. Bush

  War, Mistake, Inspiration

  "Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Richard Myers reacts to ISIS plan". www.foxnews.com. February 23, 2015.

• It would be helpful if we opened up ANWR. I think it's a mistake not to. And I would urge you all to travel up there and take a look at it, and you can make the determination as to how beautiful that country is.

  George W. Bush

  Beautiful, Country, Determination

• The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, World, Tests

  9/11 Remarks at Barksdale Air Force Base, delivered 11 September, 2001, Barksdale, Louisiana

• I think, not only Al Qaida have an ideology; they have tactics necessary to spread their ideology. And it would be a huge mistake for the United States to leave the region, to concede territory to the terrorists, to not confront them.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Thinking, Terrorist

  Source: www.washingtonpost.com

• History will look back, and I'm fully prepared to accept any mistakes that history judges to my administration, because the president makes the decisions, the president has to take the responsibility.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Responsibility, Judging

  "How can the U.S. remain competitive?". Debate at Washington University, www.cnn.com. October 8, 2004.

• The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth... an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.

  George W. Bush

  Country, Mistake, Angel

  First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 2001

• I believe that we will succeed in Iraq, because, one, the Iraqis want to live in a free society. And, two, that the Iraqis want to take the fight to the enemy. And people want me to put a timetable on things; that's a huge mistake. Putting a timetable on this - on our stay there in Iraq simply emboldens the enemy and discourages our friends.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Believe, Fighting

  Source: www.theguardian.com

• We're concerned about AIDS inside our White House, make no mistake about it.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Humor, White

  George W. Bush's Remarks at Tax Family Reunion, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. February 7, 2001.

• I think everybody knows that Africa is in a very deep crisis. There is economic misery and social deprivation and that Africa needs help but the question then is how. And also we have to make sure that we don't repeat old mistakes; this help is only short term. It doesn't address Africa's long-term fundamental needs and how to put Africa on the right track to development. What Africa needs to do is to grow, to grow out of debt.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Thinking, Track

• Civil society people - these are the people - civil society groups are the people who need to monitor the aid to ensure that the aid is directed to what it is supposed to. And in order for them to do so, they need to have the space, they need to have the freedom, and they need to have the right to demonstrate, and to petition their government. They can't do that in Ethiopia; they can't do that in Eritrea; and so this is why I was cautioning that we may be repeating some of our old mistakes.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, People, Aids

• By computerizing health records, we can avoid dangerous medical mistakes, reduce costs, and improve care

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Cost, Records

  Third Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 20 January 2004

• The Pentagon is constantly adjusting tactics because they have the flexibility from the White House to do so. The strategy is to help the Iraqi people achieve their objectives and their dreams, which is a democratic society. That's the strategy. The tactics it's important that we stay there and get it done; or we leave. We're not leaving so long as I'm the president. That would be a huge mistake.

  George W. Bush

  Dream, Mistake, Long

  "Denver broadcast outlets covered news conference but failed to report on Bush's stated intention to maintain troops in Iraq through his presidency". www.mediamatters.org. August 24, 2006.

• Where mistakes have been made, the responsibility rests with me.

  George W. Bush

  Mistake, Responsibility, Made

  George W. Bush's Address to the Nation, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. January 10, 2007.

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