George W. Bush Quotes about War - Page 2

The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.

The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.

George W. Bush

War, Humor, Justice

Address to Joint Session of Congress Following 9/11 Attacks, delivered 20 September 2001

War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing.

George W. Bush

War, Peaceful, September 11

Remarks at the National Day of Prayer & Remembrance Service, delivered 14 September 2001, Episcopal National Cathedral

This is a war between good and evil. And we have made it clear to the world that we will stand strong on the side of good, and we expect other nations to join us. This is not a war between our world and their world. It is a war to save the world.

George W. Bush

Peace, Strong, War

George W. Bush's address to State Department Employees in Washington, D.C., georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. October 4, 2001.

Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life. And as we work to advance the cause of freedom around the world, we remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we secured in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone.

George W. Bush

Country, Father, War

Source: www.nbcnews.com

American mission in Iraq is clear: We're hunting down the terrorists. We're helping Iraqis build a free nation that is an ally in the war on terror. We're advancing freedom in the broader Middle East. We are removing a source of violence and instability and laying the foundation of peace for our children and our grandchildren.

George W. Bush

Children, War, Hunting

"Transcript: President Bush‘s Fort Bragg speech". "Hardball with Chris Matthews", www.nbcnews.com. June 30, 2005.

First of all, I - right after September the 11th, I knew we were fighting a different kind of war. . . . And the people responsible for helping us protect and defend came forth with the current program, because it enables us to move faster and quicker. And that's important. We've got to be fast on our feet, quick to detect and prevent. . . .

George W. Bush

War, Moving, Fighting

This is a different - a different era, a different war, Stretch. So what we're - people are changing phone numbers and phone calls, and they're moving quick. And we've got to be able to detect and prevent. I keep saying that, but this is a - it requires quick action. . . .

George W. Bush

War, Moving, Phones

In a time of war, the president must have the power he needs to make the tough decisions, including, if need be, the decision to grant himself even more power.

George W. Bush

War, Decision, President

Should any Iraqi officer or soldier receive an order from Saddam Hussein.... don't follow that order. Because if you choose to do so, when Iraq is liberated, you will be treated, tried and persecuted as a war criminal.

George W. Bush

War, Order, Iraq

Russia is no longer our enemy and therefore we shouldn't be locked into a Cold War mentality that says we keep the peace by blowing each other up. In my attitude, that's old, that's tired, that's stale.

George W. Bush

Attitude, War, Tired

The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our country were more than acts of terror. They were acts of war.

George W. Bush

Country, War, Yesterday

George W. Bush (2010). “Decision Points”, p.141, Random House

The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got.

George W. Bush

War, United States, Terrorist

Announces End of Major Combat Operations in Iraq, delivered 1 May 2003 from the USS Abraham Lincoln, off the coast of San Diego, CA

This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war.

George W. Bush

War, Terrorism, War On Terrorism

Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.

George W. Bush

War, America, Justice

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

There is no telling how many wars it will take to secure freedom in the homeland.

George W. Bush

War, President, Homeland

The people who did this act on America, and who may be planning further acts, are evil people. They don't represent an ideology, they don't represent a legitimate political group of people. They're flat evil. That's all they can think about, is evil. And as a nation of good folks, we're going to hunt them down, and we're going to find them, and we will bring them to justice.

George W. Bush

War, Thinking, Evil People

Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign, unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes, visible on TV, and covert operations, secret even in success.

George W. Bush

War, Secret, Battle

Address to Joint Session of Congress Following 9/11 Attacks, delivered 20 September 2001

And this is an administration - we're not into nation-building, we're focused on justice. And we're going to get justice. It's going to take a while, probably. But I'm a patient man. Nothing will diminish my will and my determination - nothing.

George W. Bush

Determination, War, Men

And we will win the war, and there will be costs. But the military folks understand that, and so do I, and so does the Secretary of Defense.

George W. Bush

Military, War, Winning

The message is for everybody who wears the uniform: get ready. The United States will do what it takes to win this war... And this is an administration that is going to dedicate ourselves to winning that war.

George W. Bush

War, Winning, United States

George W. Bush's Remarks in Thurmont, Maryland, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. September 15, 2001.

I just remember, all I'm doing is remembering when I was a kid I remember that they used to put out there in the old west, a wanted poster. It said: "Wanted, Dead or Alive." All I want and America wants him brought to justice. That's what we want.

George W. Bush

War, Kids, America

George W. Bush's speech to employees at the Pentagon, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. September 17, 2001.

I want to remind you all that in order to fight and win the war, it requires an expenditure of money that is commiserate with keeping a promise to our troops to make sure that they're well paid, well trained, well equipped.

George W. Bush

War, Fighting, Winning

George W. Bush's Press Conference, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. December 15, 2003.

This crusade, this war on terrorism is going to take a while.

George W. Bush

War, Humor, Political

George Walker Bush, John W. Dietrich (2005). “The George W. Bush Foreign Policy Reader: Presidential Speeches and Commentary”, p.41, M.E. Sharpe

We got a leader in Iran who has announced that he wants to destroy Israel. So I've told people that if you're interested in avoiding World War III, it seems like you ought to be interested in preventing them from have the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon.

George W. Bush

War, Israel, Iran

"Sen. Lieberman Backs U.S. Action Against Iran". Interview with Robert Siegel, www.npr.org. November 2, 2007.

[Saddam] built up a massive war machine while neglecting the basic needs of his own people.

George W. Bush

War, People, Needs