George W. Bush Quotes About Science

• Some of the scientists, I believe, haven't they been changing their opinion a little bit on global warming? There's a lot of differing opinions and before we react I think it's best to have the full accounting, full understanding of what's taking place.

  George W. Bush

  Believe, Science, Thinking

• Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter.

  George W. Bush

  Goodbye, Science, America

  Private address at the Tokyo G8 summit, July 12, 2008.

• I strongly oppose cloning, as do most Americans. We recoil at the idea of growing human beings for spare body parts or creating life for our convenience. And while we must devote enormous energy to conquering disease, it is equally important that we pay attention to the moral concerns raised by the new frontier of human embryo stem cell research. Even the most noble ends do not justify any means.

  George W. Bush

  Life, Mean, Science

  Remarks on Stem Cell Research, delivered 9 August 2001

• We are a caring nation, and our values should also guide us on how we harness the gifts of science. New medical breakthroughs bring the hope of cures for terrible diseases and treatments that can improve the lives of millions. Our challenge is to make sure that science serves the cause of humanity instead of the other way around.

  George W. Bush

  Caring, Science, Challenges

• The crew of the shuttle Columbia did not return safely to Earth; yet we can pray that all are safely home.

  George W. Bush

  Home, Science, Safety

  The Space Shuttle "Columbia" Tragedy Speech to the Nation, delivered 1 February 2003, White House Cabinet Room

• The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.

  George W. Bush

  Silly, Science, Power

  Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

• Do you realize we've got 250 million years of coal? But coal has got environmental hazards to it, but there's-I'm convinced, and I know that we-technology can be developed so we can have zero-emissions coal-fired electricity plants.

  George W. Bush

  Zero, Knowledge, Science

• Mankind is drawn to the heavens for the same reason we were once drawn into unknown lands and across the open sea. We choose to explore space because doing so improves our lives, and lifts our national spirit. So let us continue the journey.

  George W. Bush

  Life, Science, Journey

  "Bush: 'It is time for America to take the next steps' in space", edition.cnn.com. January 15, 2004.

• In recent weeks we learned that scientists have created human embryos in test tubes solely to experiment on them. This is deeply troubling, and a warning sign that should prompt all of us to think through these issues very carefully.

  George W. Bush

  Science, Thinking, Issues

  Remarks on Stem Cell Research, delivered 9 August 2001

• Embryonic stem cell research is at the leading edge of a series of moral hazards.

  George W. Bush

  Science, Cells, Hazards

  Remarks on Stem Cell Research, delivered 9 August 2001

• Remember the Three Princes of Serendip who went out looking for treasure? They didn't find what they were looking for, but they kept finding things just as valuable. That's serendipity, and our business [drugs] is full of it.

  George W. Bush

  Business, Science, Medicine

• We cannot step aside and say that we have achieved our goal by inventing a new drug or a new way by which to treat presently incurable diseases, a new way to help those who suffer from malnutrition, or the creation of ideal balanced diets on a worldwide scale. We cannot rest till the way has been found, with our help, to bring our finest achievement to everyone.

  George W. Bush

  Science, Medicine, Goal

• We may discover resources on the moon or Mars that will boggle the imagination, that will test our limits to dream. And the fascination generated by further exploration will inspire our young people to study math, and science, and engineering and create a new generation of innovators and pioneers.

  George W. Bush

  Dream, Math, Science

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