Ramani K. Raman

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Bushisms

Listed below are some (mis)quotes by US President George W Bush that I found on the web and received through e-mail forwards.

1. "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure." 
   George W. Bush
2. "Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child." 
   Governor George W. Bush
3. "Welcome to Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts." 
   Governor George W. Bush
4. "Mars is essentially in the same orbit. Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, which means there is oxygen. If there is Oxygen, that means we can breathe." 
   Governor George W. Bush, 8/11/94
5. "The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century." 
   Governor George W. Bush, 9/15/95
6. "I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy – but that could change." 
   Governor George W. Bush, 5/22/98
7. "One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'To Be Prepared'." 
   Governor George W. Bush, 12/6/93
8. "Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." 
   Governor George W. Bush, 11/30/96
9. "I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." 
   Governor George W. Bush
10. "The future will be better tomorrow." 
    Governor George W. Bush
11. "We're going to have the best educated American people in the world." 
    Governor George W. Bush 9/21/97
12. "People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history." 
    Governor George W. Bush
13. "I stand by all the misstatements that I've made." 
    Governor George W. Bush to Sam Donaldson, 8/17/93
14. "We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe." 
    Governor George W. Bush
15. "Public speaking is very easy." 
    Governor George W. Bush to reporters
16. "I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican." 
    Governor George W. Bush
17. "A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls." 
    Governor George W. Bush
18. "When I have been asked who caused the riots and the killing in LA, my answer has been direct & simple: Who is to blame for the riots? The rioters are to blame. Who is to blame for the killings? The killers are to blame." 
    George W. Bush
19. "Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it." 
    Governor George W. Bush 5/20/96
20. "We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur." 
    Governor George W. Bush 9/22/97
21. "For NASA, space is still a high priority."
    Governor George W. Bush, 9/5/93
22. "Quite frankly, teachers are the only professionals who teach our children." 
    Governor George W. Bush , 9/18/95
23. "The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that George Bush may or may not make." 
    Governor George W. Bush
24. "We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made." 
    Governor George W. Bush
25. "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." 
    Governor George W. Bush
26. It's time for the human race to enter the solar system." 
    Governor George W. Bush