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.
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’m inspired by my faith of course, and all the different people around me.
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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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Because women don’t expect to have heart disease, a lot of times they don’t seek help if they have the early symptoms of a heart attack.
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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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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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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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There are gender health differences, and we need to know what they are.
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Educated people can make their own choices about their governments. And certainly for women, an education allows you to understand your rights.
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We need to alert women everywhere about the seriousness of heart disease.
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Bluffton is growing. But we must hold on to that small-town character.
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A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can’t leave it alone.
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I would never do anything to undermine my husband’s point of view.
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Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.
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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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