Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.
LAURA BUSHA love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.
More Laura Bush Quotes
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No one likes to be criticized.
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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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I also want to encourage anybody who was affected by Hurricane Corina to make sure their children are in school.
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You know, there are a lot of would-be governors of Texas sitting around today who never took the opportunity to get into a race when the time was right. If George is good at anything, it’s timing.
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What I want for children in our country and around the world is safe, stable and loving homes.
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I’m inspired by my faith of course, and all the different people around me.
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As long as we have books, we are not alone.
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There’s nothing political about American literature.
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Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I’ll never run for the Senate in New York.
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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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Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages–and sages–and, simply put, there’s something for everyone inside.
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certainly 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.
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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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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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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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