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George W. Bush citations célèbres

“Après tout, cet homme a tenté de tuer mon père à un moment.”

After all, this is a guy that tried to kill my dad at one time.
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À propos de Saddam Hussein

“Le Premier ministre Maliki est un type bien (…) à la tâche difficile, et je le soutiens. Et ce n'est pas aux politiciens à Washington de dire qu'il doit rester à son poste. C'est au peuple irakien, qui vit aujourd'hui en démocratie et non en dictature”

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“Il y a un vieux dicton dans le Tennessee - je sais que ça se dit au Texas, probablement dans le Tennessee - qui dit : trompe moi une fois, honte sur… honte sur toi. Trompe moi - tu ne peux pas me tromper à nouveau.”

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There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — I can't get fooled again.
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“La dernière année [de mes études à Yale], je suis devenu membre des Skull and Bones, une société secrète, si secrète en vérité que je ne peux en dire davantage. Je m’y suis fait 14 nouveaux amis.”

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“On gère nos différences parce qu'il y a un différent sur le Passage du Nord-Ouest. Nous pensons que ce sont des eaux internationales. Cela dit, les États-Unis ne remettent pas en question la souveraineté du Canada dans son archipel arctique et soutiennent les investissements du Canada pour défendre sa souveraineté.”

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Propos tenus lors du sommets des leaders nord-américains.

George W. Bush: Citations en anglais

“When I take action, I’m not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It’s going to be decisive.”

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Spoken at a September 13, 2001 meeting with the four senators from New York and Virginia. Reported in "A President Finds His True Voice", Newsweek (September 24, 2001)
2000s, 2001

“…The battle against the Sunnis - Sunni extremists - some of them Saddamists, some of there are al Qaeda, but all of them aiming to try to drive the United States out of Iraq before the job is done.”

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Press conference New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/20/washington/20text-bush.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1166734888-gpZmokkpM7BcfwqOc9fJqQ WZZM News http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/grmetro_article.aspx?storyid=67311 WhiteHouse.gov http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2006/12/20061220-1.html (December 20, 2006) 2000s, 2006

“One of the things I've found in Congress is that most people recognize that failure would be a disaster for the United States. And in that I'm the decision maker, I had to come up with a way forward that precluded disaster. In other words, I had to think about what's likely to work. And so I worked with our military and I worked with Secretary Gates to come up with a plan that is likely to succeed. And the implementor of that plan is going to be General Petraeus. And my call to the Congress is, is that I know there is skepticism and pessimism, and that they are -- some are condemning a plan before it's even had a chance to work. And they have an obligation and a serious responsibility, therefore, to put up their own plan as to what would work. I've listened a lot to members of Congress. I've listened carefully to their suggestions. I have picked the plan that I think is most likely to succeed, because I understand, like many in Congress understand, success is very important for the security of the country.”

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Press Conference http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070126.html introducing General David Petraeus as the new commander of the Multinational Force Iraq (January 26, 2007) 2000s, 2007

“But all in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me.”

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12/21/2001 White House release: President Highlights Administration's First-Year Accomplishments http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2001/12/20011221-2.html 2000s, 2001

“We're fighting on many fronts, and Iraq is now the central front. Saddam holdouts and foreign terrorists are trying desperately to undermine Iraq's progress and to throw that country into chaos. The terrorists in Iraq believe their attacks on innocent people will weaken our resolve. That's what they believe. They believe that America will run from a challenge. They're mistaken. Americans are not the running kind.”

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Speech in Portsmouth, NH http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031009-7.html (October 9, 2003) These lines have sometimes been attributed to Paul Wolfowitz, who was reported to have said them the next day, perhaps quoting the President's speech. 2000s, 2003

“I was sitting outside the classroom waiting to go in, and I saw an airplane hit the tower. The TV was obviously on. I used to fly myself and I said, "There's one terrible pilot."”

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Quoted in Elisabeth Bumiller (2001-12-05) "A Nation Challenged: The President" New York Times. Colloquial English allows Bush's remark to be interpreted as "I saw that an airplane had hit the tower."
2000s, 2001

“We got a leader in Iran who has announced that he wants to destroy Israel. So I've told people that if you're interested in avoiding World War III, it seems like you ought to be interested in preventing them from have the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon.”

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Press conference http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071017.html (17 October 2007). 2000s, 2007

“My fellow citizens, at this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger.”

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2000s, 2003, Invasion of Iraq (March 2003)

“In the 21st century, the world needs a confident and effective United Nations. This unique institution should build on its successes and improve its performance. Where there is inefficiency and corruption, it must be corrected. Where there are bloated bureaucracies, they must be streamlined. Where members fail to uphold their obligations, there must be strong action. For example, there should be an immediate review of the Human Rights Council, which has routinely protected violators of human rights. There should be a stronger effort to help the people of Burma live free of the repression they have suffered for too long. And all nations, especially members of the Security Council, must act decisively to ensure that the government of Sudan upholds its commitment to address the violence in Darfur.”

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2000s, 2008, Address to the United Nations General Assembly (September 2008)

“Defending our nation is just the beginning of our challenge. My third goal is to take advantage of a tremendous opportunity – given few nations in history – to extend the current peace into the far realm of the future. A chance to project America’s peaceful influence, not just across the world, but across the years.”

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1990s, A Period of Consequences (September 1999)

“In a single instant, we realized that this will be a decisive decade in the history of liberty, that we've been called to a unique role in human events. Rarely has the world faced a choice more clear or consequential.”

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2000s, 2002, State of the Union address (January 2002)

“And as a result of the United States military, Taliban no longer is in existence.”

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Speech in Springfield, Ohio, September 27, 2004 http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/09/20040927-4.html 2000s, 2004

“(He) … said he'd like to be there but "One, I'm too old to be out there, and two, they would notice me."”

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Speaking to military in Afghanistan, " Bush's Battlefield Envy http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2007/09/17/BL2007091700952_pf.html" Washington Post, (September 17, 2007) 2000s, 2007

“America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. Tonight I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”

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2000s, 2001, A Great People Has Been Moved to Defend a Great Nation (September 2001)

“Yet today our military is still organized more for Cold War threats than for the challenges of a new century -- for industrial age operations, rather than for information age battles. There is almost no relationship between our budget priorities and a strategic vision. The last seven years have been wasted in inertia and idle talk. Now we must shape the future with new concepts, new strategies, new resolve.”

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1990s, A Period of Consequences (September 1999)

“Mister President and Madam first lady, distinguished guests, and residents of Goree Island, citizens of Senegal, I'm honored to begin my visit to Africa in your beautiful country. For hundreds of years on this island, peoples of different continents met in fear and cruelty. Today, we gather in respect and friendship, mindful of past wrongs and dedicated to the advance of human liberty.”

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2000s, 2003, Hope and Conscience Will Not Be Silenced (July 2003)

“The last time I visited the Capitol, I came to take an oath. On the steps of this building, I pledged to honor our Constitution and laws, and I asked you to join me in setting a tone of civility and respect in Washington. I hope America is noticing the difference. We are making progress. Together, we are changing the tone in the Nation’s capital. And this spirit of respect and cooperation is vital, because in the end we will be judged not only by what we say or how we say it, we will be judged by what we are able to accomplish. America today is a Nation with great challenges, but greater resources.”

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2000s, 2001, Address to Joint Session of Congress on Administration Goals (February 2001)

“In the final days of the San Francisco Conference, the delegates negotiating the U. N. Charter received a visit from President Harry Truman. He acknowledged the enormous challenges they faced, and said success was only possible because of what he called an unshakable unity of determination. Today, the world is engaged in another period of great challenge. And by continuing to work together, that unshakable unity of determination will be ours. Together, we confront and defeat the evil of terrorism. Together, we can secure the Almighty's gift of liberty and justice to millions who have not known it. And together, we can build a world that is freer, safer, and better for the generations who follow. Thank you.”

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2000s, 2008, Address to the United Nations General Assembly (September 2008)

“As we look at these challenges, we must never give in to the belief that America is in decline, or that our culture is doomed to unravel. The American people know better than that. We have proven the pessimists wrong before — and we will do it again.”

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2000s, 2006, State of the Union (January 2006)

“I will put a high priority on detecting and responding to terrorism on our soil. The federal government must take this threat seriously – working closely with researchers and industry to increase surveillance and develop treatments for chemical and biological agents.”

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1990s, A Period of Consequences (September 1999)

“Overcoming hopelessness requires addressing its causes: poverty, disease, and ignorance. Challenging these conditions is in the interest of every nation in this chamber. And democracies are particularly well-positioned to carry out this work. Because we have experience responding to the needs of our own people, we're natural partners in helping other nations respond to the needs of theirs. Together, we must commit our resources and efforts to advancing education and health and prosperity.”

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2000s, 2008, Address to the United Nations General Assembly (September 2008)

“The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I've directed the full resources for our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.”

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2000s, 2001, A Great People Has Been Moved to Defend a Great Nation (September 2001)

“This crusade, this war on terrorism is going to take a while.”

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Remarks on the south lawn of the White House (September 16, 2001) http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2001/09/20010916-2.html 2000s, 2001

“Captain Brown was correct: America's space program will go on.”

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2000s, 2003, Columbia space shuttle disaster (February 2003)

“What we're trying to do with this reinforcement of our troops is to provide enough space so that the Iraqi government can meet certain benchmarks or certain requirements for a unity government to survive and for the country to be strong.”

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Meeting with Cabinet http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070205-2.html (February 7, 2007) 2000s, 2007

“I traveled to Baghdad to personally show our nation's commitment to a free Iraq, because it is vital for the Iraqi people to know with certainty that America will not abandon them after we have come this far. The challenges that remain in Iraq are serious. We face determined enemies who remain intent on killing the innocent, and defeating these enemies will require more sacrifice and the continued patience of our country. But our efforts in Iraq are well worth it, the mission is necessary for the security of our country, and we will succeed.”

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Radio Address http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2006/06/20060617.html, June 17, 2006 2000s, 2006

“The music of Marian Anderson and other African-American artists has greatly enriched our quality of life and created one of our Nation's most treasured art forms. As universal and original expressions of the human experience, their body of work, both past and present, entertains, inspires, and thrills countless people around the world.”

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2000s, 2001, Black Music (June 2001)

“I haven't had a sip of alcohol since 1986.”

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Interview with Matt Lauer http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbc-news/40073863#40073863 (2010), aired 8 November 2010. 2010s, 2010, Interview with Matt Lauer (November 2010)

“The last time I spoke here, I expressed the hope that life would return to normal. In some ways, it has. In others, it never will. Those of us who have lived through these challenging times have been changed by them. We've come to know truths that we will never question: evil is real, and it must be opposed. Beyond all differences of race or creed, we are one country, mourning together and facing danger together. Deep in the American character, there is honor, and it is stronger than cynicism. And many have discovered again that even in tragedy — especially in tragedy — God is near.”

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2000s, 2002, State of the Union address (January 2002)

“You helped our nation celebrate its Bicentennial in 17- [hastily corrects himself] in 1976. [Queen gives him a sharp look and mutters inaudibly] She gave me a look that only a mother could give a child.”

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Speech to Queen Elizabeth II http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/05/07/bush-to-queen-you-helpe_n_47847.html during her visit to the White House. (May 7, 2007) 2000s, 2007