Foreign fighters are travelling into Iraq to make it a front line in the war on terror. And I would rather defeat them there than face them in our own country. George W. Bush More Quotes by George W. Bush More Quotes From George W. Bush Democrats in Washington predicted that tax cuts would not create jobs, would not increase wages, and would cause the federal deficit to explode. Well, the facts are in. The tax cuts have led to a strong economy. Real wages were on the rise, and deficit has been cut in half three years ahead of schedule. George W. Bush strong real jobs Democrats don't want you to know what their tax plans are. They just don't want you to know. George W. Bush democrat taxes want When our children and grandchildren look back on this period, one question will overwhelm all the rest: Did we do everything in our power to fight and to win the war on terror? That's the fundamental question this generation faces. George W. Bush fighting war children We face an enemy that is brutal. There is no negotiation with these people. You can't try to talk reason into these totalitarians. George W. Bush trying people enemy On all vital measures, measures necessary to protect you, the Democrats in Washington follow a simple philosophy: Just say no. George W. Bush protect-you simple philosophy It's important that the United States not forget the lessons of September the 11th, 2001. I assure you, I'm not going to forget them. George W. Bush united-states lessons important When you see a threat, you just can't hope for the best in this day and age, where terrorists are capable of inflicting damage on the homeland. George W. Bush hoping-for-the-best threat age I saw a threat in Saddam Hussein. Members of the United States Congress from both political parties saw that same threat. The United Nation's saw the threat. I made the right decision in getting Saddam Hussein out of power. George W. Bush political party decision It's important to listen to the words of the enemy if you're in war. George W. Bush important war enemy Important part of our diplomacy is that people take our words seriously. George W. Bush our-words important people I think if we have a policy of zero violence, it won't be met, but the policy of getting the Iraqis in the fight and marginalizing those who are trying to stir up trouble will be effective. George W. Bush zero fighting thinking Culture of life is really important for a country to have if it's going to be a hospitable society. George W. Bush important country culture History will look back, and I'm fully prepared to accept any mistakes that history judges to my administration, because the president makes the decisions, the president has to take the responsibility. George W. Bush responsibility judging mistake For decades, the public school system failed too many children, so we passed the No Child Left Behind Act and demanded schools show results in return for money. George W. Bush return children school I appreciate people's opinions, but I'm more interested in news. And the best way to get the news is from objective sources. And the most objective sources I have are people on my staff who tell me what's happening in the world. George W. Bush news appreciate people I want to help people help themselves, not have government tell people what to do. I just don't think it's the role of the United States to walk into a country and say, we do it this way, so should you. George W. Bush government country thinking I've thought a lot about what it means to be the President. I also understand an administration is not one person but an administration is dedicated citizens who are called by the President to serve the country, to serve a cause greater than self. And so I've thought about an administration of people who represent all America, but people who understand my compassionate and conservative philosophy. George W. Bush philosophy mean country After 9/11, I told the American people I would do everything in my power to protect the country, within the law, and that's exactly how I conduct my presidency. George W. Bush law country people Yes, we [USA] can be safe and secure, if we stay on the offense against the terrorists and if we spread freedom and liberty around the world. George W. Bush usa liberty world USA have got a comprehensive strategy to not only chase down the Al Qaida, wherever it exists - but to make sure that countries that harbor terrorists are held to account. George W. Bush usa als country