Women have a better chance to secure freedom and protect themselves from violence, from abuse, from injustice, if they are well-educated and know their rights.
LAURA BUSHcertainly the women’s health part is something that I’ve become very interested in. It’s not something I thought about when George [Bush] was elected…what I’d always been interested in was education.
More Laura Bush Quotes
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When I taught school, we just had the school cafeteria; we didn’t have machines or things for children to buy food from. But parents can try to educate their children about choices. A lot of everything we’re talking about that has to do with heart disease has to do with the choices that we make.
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Jenna’s traveled with me; they’ve both traveled with their dad. This is the only time they’ve been old enough in all of their dad’s campaigns to really be involved in.
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The ages between birth and age 5 are the foundation upon which successful lives are built.
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Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.
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Books are important. They help you sleep at night.
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There’s a very close tie between good health and good education.
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The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.
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It’s not easy to have the job of president. It’s not easy to run for it. And it’s not a job for the feint of heart.
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There’s nothing political about American literature.
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I’ve always loved children. When I was working with children as a librarian, I loved being with them and working around them.
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I also want to encourage anybody who was affected by Hurricane Corina to make sure their children are in school.
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Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS – instead of waiting to die from it.
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Reading will give you lasting pleasure.
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AIDS respects no national boundaries; spares no race or religion; devastates men and women, rich and poor. No country can ignore this crisis. Fighting AIDS is an urgent calling – because every life, in every land, has value and dignity.
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A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can’t leave it alone.
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