It was an honor and a thrill to have the chance to meet His Holiness, Pope Benedict, and then to have lunch with Prime Minister Berlusconi.... I think Italy and the U. S. have a very strong friendship and relationship, and I'm proud of that. Laura Bush More Quotes by Laura Bush More Quotes From Laura Bush Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open. Laura Bush education book children Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right. Laura Bush popularity It's really important for people who are HIV positive to reach out to let other people know that they can be tested, they can find out they can still live a life -- a positive life, a happy life. Laura Bush positive inspirational life Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile. Laura Bush reading two children Women have a better chance to secure freedom and protect themselves from violence, from abuse, from injustice, if they are well-educated and know their rights. Laura Bush abuse violence rights I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card. Laura Bush thought-provoking reading book As parents, the most important thing we can do Laura Bush reading book children When you reach out to others in need, when you reach out to the world, you really do have a satisfying life by helping others. Laura Bush helping-others world needs The English language lacks the words 'to mourn an absence.' For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend we have all manner of words and phrases, some helpful, some not. Still, we are conditioned to say something, even if it is only 'I am sorry for your loss.' But for an absence, for someone who was never there at all, we are wordless to capture that particular emptiness. For those who deeply want children and are denied them, those missing babies hover like silent, ephemeral shadows over their lives. Who can describe the feel of a tiny hand that is never held? Laura Bush sorry baby children The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone. Laura Bush long book lying Education is the key. With a really good education, you have a much broader view of the world. Well-educated people can seek help for themselves. They can help others. Laura Bush keys helping-others views A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning. Laura Bush stories book hands We see all around the world where women's rights are denied, where governments don't believe in educating their girls. There are 800 million people in the world who are illiterate and 75 percent of them are women and girls. Laura Bush girl rights believe Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside. Laura Bush sage library age Time spent in nature decreases stress and anxiety and improves focus for adults as well as children. Laura Bush stress nature children Children know that if they have a question about the world, the library is the place to find the answer. And someone will always be there to help them find the answer-our librarians. (A librarian's) job is an important one. Our nation runs on the fuel of information and imagination that libraries provide. And they are in charge of collecting and sharing this information in a helpful way. Librarians inform the public, and by doing so, they strengthen our great democracy. Laura Bush running jobs children My mother was my Girl Scout leader, and George's mother was his Cub Scout leader. In fact, that's when some say her hair turned white. Laura Bush girl mother hair I'm not wild about the term first lady. I'd just like to be called Laura Bush. Laura Bush term laura firsts I think there are a lot of reasons to be critical of the media in America. Laura Bush media america thinking Any criticism of someone you love is hard to take. Laura Bush someone-you-love criticism love-is
