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Top 10 George Bush Quotes

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The Presidency of George W Bush saw some of the most defining moments in contemporary history. One would expect him to have gone down in quotations books on subjects like war and the economy. Surprisingly, what Bush is most quoted for is his famous slip-of-the-tongue. This is a top 10 list of George Bush quotes, or "Bushisms" as they are popularly called.

1. Energy

We need an energy bill that encourages consumption.

2. War

When Iraq is liberated, you will be treated, tried, and persecuted as a war criminal.

3. Politics

Sometimes, Washington is one of these towns where the person - people who think they've got the sharp elbow is the most effective person.

4. Not Classifiable

I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn't here.

5. Beliefs

I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right.

6. Not Classifiable

For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It's just unacceptable. And we're going to do something about it.

7. Business

It's very important for folks to understand that when there's more trade, there's more commerce.

8. Education

You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

9. War

Redefining the role of the United States from enablers to keep the peace to enablers to keep the peace from peacekeepers is going to be an assignment.

10. Energy

Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods.

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