"The vast majority of our imports come from outside the country." -George

W. Bush, Jr.

"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure." -George W. Bush, Jr.

"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and

child." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"Welcome to Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts." -Governor George W. Bush,

Jr.

"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, that means there is

oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe." -Governor George W. Bush,

Jr., 8/11/94

"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, Jr., 9/15/95

"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and

democracy - but that could change." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 5/22/98

"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one

word is 'to be prepared'." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 12/6/93

"Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." -Governor George W.

Bush, Jr., 11/30/96

"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the

future." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"The future will be better tomorrow." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world."

-Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/21/97

"People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and

have a tremendous impact on history." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"I stand by all the misstatements that I've made." -Governor George W.

Bush, Jr. to Sam Donaldson, 8/17/93

"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,

Jr.

"Public speaking is very easy." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr. to reporters

in 10/9

"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican" -Governor George W. Bush,

Jr.

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."

-Governor George W. Bush, Jr

"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, Jr.

"Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it."

-Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 5/20/96

"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."

-Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/22/97

"For NASA, space is still a high priority." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr.,

9/5/93

"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children."

-Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/18/95

"The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that George

Bush may or may not make." -Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"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, Jr.

"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, Jr.

"[it's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." -Governor

George W. Bush, Jr.

Please dear god tell me these have been made up (if not god, then at least bambikiller?). If you had them all on tape you could make an awesome tribute to his intelligence.

I've seen these quote also attributed to Oliver North...(think that was his name?)

Sadly, I do not have any of them on tape. The list was sent to me by a friend. However, I have heard a few (very few actually) of these quotes replayed on a local AM talk- radio station that doesn't like Bush very much.

For those who may not believe that Dubya talks like this, I did a quick search and found a website with audio files of BUSH-isms, so that you may hear with your own ears.

Dubya Speak Audio Files!

...oh deary me...!

Some of the can be attributed to Dan Quayle (sp?). Especially the one about "Future will be better tomorrow"

Heard the one where George the Sr., as V.P., said that he and Ronald Reagan had "had some sex"?! (trying to say "setbacks")

Honestly, what they say usually doesn't trouble me nearly as much as what they DO and how they (apparently) THINK (or, as the case usually seems to be, DON'T think).