George W. Bush Quotes about Character

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

Leadership, Country, Character

Our Founding Fathers understood that our country would survive and flourish if our Nation was committed to good character and an unyielding dedication to liberty and justice for all.

George W. Bush

Country, Father, Character

The future success of our Nation depends on our children's ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices. To help them reach their full potential and live with integrity and pride, we must teach our children to be kind, responsible, honest, and self-disciplined. These important values are first learned in the family, but all of our citizens have an obligation to support parents in the character education of our children

George W. Bush

Children, Integrity, Character

On this day, millions of people...throughout the world will gather to commemorate the life of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. From his days as a slave in Ireland to his work as missionary years later, St. Patrick demonstrated a courage, commitment, and faith that won the hearts and minds of the Irish people. St. Patrick's Day also serves as a time for people of Irish descent from all traditions and religions to honor their native land and shared heritage. Their devotion to family, faith, and community has strengthened our country's character.

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Country, Heart, Character

Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.

George W. Bush

Character, Commitment, Compassion

First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 2001

The future success of our nation depends on our ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices.

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Character, Differences, Choices

Calvin College Commencement Address, delivered 21 May 2005, Grand Rapids, Michigan

What you do is as important as anything government does. I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to defend needed reforms against easy attacks; to serve your nation, beginning with your neighbor. I ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.

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Character, Government, Community

First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 2001

Through my Faith-Based and Community Initiative, my Administration continues to encourage the essential work of faith-based and community organizations. Governments can and should support effective social services, including those provided by religious people and organizations. When government gives that support, it is important that faith-based institutions not be forced to change their religious character.

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Religious, Humor, Character

We are bound by ideals that teach us what it means to be citizens. Every child must be taught these ideals. Every citizen must uphold them.... I ask you to be citizens. Citizens, not spectators. Citizens, not subjects. Responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.

George W. Bush

Children, Character, Mean

The presidency is a serious job that requires sound judgment and good ideas, and there's no doubt in my mind that Jeb Bush has the experience and the character to be a great president.

George W. Bush

Jobs, Character, Ideas

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