George W. Bush Quotes About Military
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And as a result of the United States military, Taliban no longer is in existence.
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I gave them a fair warning
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We increased expenses, particularly in two areas: the military. If I put somebody in harm's way, they're going to get the best, as far as I'm concerned.
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Coalition forces have encountered serious violence in some areas of Iraq. Our military commanders report that this violence is being insticated by three groups.
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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.
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If you've got somebody in harm's way, you want the president being -- making advice, not -- be given advice by the military, and not making decisions based upon the latest Gallup poll or focus group.
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I do think we need for a troop to be able to house his family. That's an important part of building morale in the military.
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The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists. That work continues.
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The best way to fight evil is to do some good. Let me qualify that—the best way to fight evil at home is to do some good. The best way to fight them abroad is to unleash the military.
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We will fight with full force and might of the United States military.
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Somebody accused us of hiring him and putting him there. He was a classic.
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The solution to Iraq - an Iraq that can govern itself, sustain itself and defend itself - is more than a military mission. Precisely the reason why I sent more troops into Baghdad.
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Immigrants bring to America the values of faith in God, love of family, hard work and self reliance - the values that made us a great nation to begin with. We've all seen those values in action, through the service and sacrifice of more than 35,000 foreign-born men and women currently on active duty in the United States military.
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This will not be a campaign of half measures, and we will accept no outcome except victory.
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What our enemies have begun, we will finish.
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For states that support terror, it is not enough that the consequences be costly-they must be devastating
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My hope was that by saying clearly to Saddam Hussein, "we're going to enforce UN Resolutions," that he would make the decision to leave peaceably and at least allow for inspectors to come into his country, and if he chose not to, there would be a military option. I want people to understand that the military was my last option. I had a strategy and hopefully solving the problem peacefully - and it wasn't just me, it was a coalition of nations that were involved.
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I think the key anecdote in the book is when Colin [Powell] and I were discussing Iraq. Colin was upstairs in the Treaty Room, in the residence. And he talks about his concerns about the use of military in Iraq. And I said I felt the same concerns, but it might be that we have to use it. In which case, he said, "I support you."
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I feel a special kinship for our military. Because, unfortunately, I became a wartime president. And committed our military in the defense of our country to difficult assignments. I tell people all the time, I don't miss much about being president; I do miss looking in the eyes of people who volunteered to serve. And so not only do I feel a kinship, I feel an obligation and a duty to help.
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We're certain there are people that can't stand what America stands for... We're certain there are madmen in this world, and there's terror, and there's missiles and I'm certain of this, too: I'm certain to maintain the peace, we better have a military of high morale, and I'm certain that under this administration, morale in the military is dangerously low.
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He's my man, he was great
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These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America's resolve.
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The threat from Iran is, of course, their stated objective to destroy our strong ally Israel. That's a threat, a serious threat. It's a threat to world peace; it's a threat, in essence, to a strong alliance. I made it clear, I'll make it clear again, that we will use military might to protect our ally, Israel.
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We must take the battle to the enemy, disrupt his plans, and confront the worst threats before they emerge.
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...the role of the military is to fight and win war and, therefore, prevent war from happening in the first place.
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I am committed to the First Amendment principles of religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. Whether Mormon, Methodist, Jewish, or Muslim, Americans should be able to participate in their constitutional free exercise of religion. I do not think witchcraft is a religion, and I do not think it is in any way appropriate for the U.S. military to promote it.
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I do not think witchcraft is a religion, and I do not think it is in any way appropriate for the US military to promote it.
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And after September the 11th, the United States Congress also granted me additional authority to use military force against al Qaeda. . . .
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America needs a military where our breast and brightest are proud to serve.
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I feel a special kinship with our military personnel, veterans, and their families. After all, two of my decisions sent them into harm's way.
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