Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor. George H. W. Bush More Quotes by George H. W. Bush More Quotes From George H. W. Bush It's family, and it's faith, and it's friends, and it's not the glamour of the Presidency, or the wonder of going to receive the Nobel Prize. All those are important, of course. But maybe it's just that I'm 71 years old now. It's family, and it's faith, and it's friends. I would tell them that. Don't forget that. In your brilliance, don't turn your back on your friends. Don't think you're entitled to something, you're smarter than the next guy. George H. W. Bush friendship years thinking This aggression will not stand George H. W. Bush aggression Education is the key to opportunity. It's a ticket out of poverty. George H. W. Bush poverty keys opportunity It's too much show business and too much prompting, too much artificiality, and not really debates. They're rehearsed appearances. George H. W. Bush debate democracy too-much If you have a plan, we want to hear it. Tell your community leaders, your local officials, your governor, and your team in Washington. Believe me, your ideas count. An individual can make a difference. George H. W. Bush team believe ideas I'm not trying to get myself up a notch on the ladder by shoving somebody else down on the ladder, whether it's a candidate or the president of the United States or anybody else. I just don't believe that's the way one oughta campaign, I've never done that. George H. W. Bush president trying believe Abraham Lincoln truly inspired me. It wasn’t just the freeing of the slaves, he kept the Union together. Some people even forget that today. What I think inspired me was the fact that in spite of being the president of the United States he retained a certain down-to-earth quality. He never got to be a big shot, and he cared about people. George H. W. Bush caring people thinking The fact is prosperity has a purpose. It's to allow us to pursue "the better angels," to give us time to think and grow. George H. W. Bush angel giving thinking And I'm not a student of religion, but I don't find anything in what the principal teachings of Islam that put us in contradiction at all. In fact, the principles are the same as what-we have a diverse religious culture. But it's kindness, it's be good to your neighbor, it's love, and it's take care of children. It's all these things that-so there's no anti-Islam. George H. W. Bush religious kindness children I think I'd be a better president because I was in combat. George H. W. Bush combat president thinking I know my serve stinks, but I was a pretty good tennis player. George H. W. Bush stink tennis player I have been very happy in the House of Representatives. George H. W. Bush very-happy representatives house The world also remains a hopeful place. Calls for democracy and human rights are being reborn everywhere, and these calls are an expression of support for the values enshrined in the United Nations Charter. They encourage our hopes for a more stable, more peaceful, more prosperous world. George H. W. Bush nwo money people The day will come - and it is not far off - when the legacy of Lincoln will finally be fulfilled at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, when a black man or woman will sit in the Oval Office. When that day comes, the most remarkable thing about it will be how naturally it occurs. George H. W. Bush black office men My vision of a 'new world order' foresees a United Nations with a revitalized peacekeeping function. George H. W. Bush vision order america We also share a profound desire for a lasting peace in the Middle East. My Administration is dedicated to achieving this goal, one which will guarantee Israel security. At the same time, we will do our utmost to defend and protect Israel, for unless Israel is strong and secure, then peace will always be beyond our grasp. We were with Israel at the beginning, 41 years ago. We are with Israel today. And we will be with Israel in the future. No one should doubt this basic committment. George H. W. Bush israel strong years Gulf Lesson One is the value of airpower. George H. W. Bush airpower values lessons Out of these troubled times, our fifth objective - a New World Order - can emerge. . . Now, we can see a New World Order coming into view. A world in which there is a very real prospect for a New World Order. . .A world where the United Nations, freed from a Cold War stalemate, is poised to fulfill the historic vision of its founders. George H. W. Bush real views war I don't write letters anymore. George H. W. Bush letters writing I have a form of Parkinson's disease, which I don't like. My legs don't move when my brain tells them to. It's very frustrating. George H. W. Bush legs brain moving
