George W. Bush Quotes about Community

Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.

Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.

Choices, Community, Democracy

First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 2001

For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused, oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability. Oppression became common, but stability never arrived. We must take a different approach. We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.

George W. Bush

Names, Long, Community

United Nations General Assembly Address, delivered 21 September 2004, New York, NY

Torture anywhere is an affront to human dignity everywhere... I call on all governments to join with the United States and the community of law-abiding nations in prohibiting, investigating, and prosecuting all acts of torture.

George W. Bush

Law, Government, Community

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.

George W. Bush

Character, Government, Community

First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 2001

We have set out to promote the work of community and faith-based charities. Government cannot be replaced by charities, but it can welcome them as partners instead of resenting them as rivals.

George W. Bush

Humor, Government, Community

We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations.

George W. Bush

Community, Peaceful, Historical

United Nations General Assembly Address, delivered 21 September 2004, New York, NY

I've directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.

George W. Bush

Law, Justice, Community

9/11 Address to the Nation, delivered 11 September, Oval Office, Washington, D.C.

So community colleges are accessible, they're available, they're affordable, and their curriculums don't get stuck. In other words, if there's a need for a certain kind of worker, I presume your curriculums evolved over time.

George W. Bush

College, Community, Needs

President's Remarks at Ask President Bush Event, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. August 10, 2004.

It is one of the great goals of my administration to invigorate the spirit of involvement and citizenship. We will encourage faith-based and community programs without changing their mission.

George W. Bush

Humor, Goal, Community

Imagine how difficult this issue would be if Iran had a nuclear weapon. And so therefore it's up to the international community, including the United States, to work in concert to - for effective diplomacy.

George W. Bush

Community, Imagine, Difficult

"American Morning" with Barbara Starr, edition.cnn.com. August 22, 2006.

Since September 11th, federal terrorism investigations have resulted in charges against more than 400 suspects, and more than half those charged have been convicted. Federal, state, and local law enforcement have used the Patriot Act to break up terror cells in New York and Oregon and Virginia and in Florida. We've prosecuted terrorist operatives and supporters. These efforts have not always made the headlines but they've made communities safer. The Patriot Act has accomplished exactly what it was designed to do.

George W. Bush

Effort, Community, September 11

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