Educated people can make their own choices about their governments. And certainly for women, an education allows you to understand your rights.
LAURA BUSHWell, we’ve faced very difficult decisions and challenges in our country, every one of us have, as we – since September 11th, as we fought the war on terror, all of those decisions that the President had to make to put young men and women in harm’s way.
More Laura Bush Quotes
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I also know that there are a lot of people around the United States who want my husband to win and who are for him and who support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. And I feel good about those people, too.
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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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A 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.
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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.
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Reading will give you lasting pleasure.
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There’s nothing political about American literature.
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No one likes to be criticized.
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The ages between birth and age 5 are the foundation upon which successful lives are built.
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It’s really important for boys to have a father around, or a grandfather, or an uncle – a man they can really relate to who loves them, and who they know loves them.
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I’m inspired by my faith of course, and all the different people around me.
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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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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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Bluffton is growing. But we must hold on to that small-town character.
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I would never do anything to undermine my husband’s point of view.
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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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