13 George W. Bush Quotes on Accountability

George W. Bush quotes on accountability

62. I want justice. And there's an old poster out West, I recall, that says, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive'.

159. I wasn't happy when we found out there wasn't weapons [of mass destruction in Iraq]

161. I just don't think I ever said I'm not worried about Osama bin Laden. It's kind of one of those exaggerations.

167. Again, he violated the one-question rule right off the bat. Obviously, you didn't listen to the will of the people.

196. There was no evidence that Saddam Hussein was involved with the attack of 9/11, I've never said that and never made that case prior to going into Iraq.[74]

237. Some say our approach is really just more troops for the same strategy. In fact, we have a new strategy with a new mission: helping secure the population, especially in Baghdad. Our plan puts Iraqis in the lead.... Members of Congress have a right to express their views, and express them forcefully. But those who refuse to give this plan a chance to work have an obligation to offer an alternative that has a better chance for success. To oppose everything while proposing nothing is irresponsible.

257. If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it, you can use it to frighten people. Or you can show leadership and solve this problem once and for all, so the people who wear the uniform in this crowd can do the job we expect them to do.

284. Rarely is the question asked, ...is our children learning?

294. As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured.

404. It's not a dictatorship in Washington, but I tried to make it one in that instance.

424. I would like this to end as quickly as possible so we know the facts and if someone committed a crime they will no longer work in my administration.

429. Katrina exposed serious problems in our response capability at all levels of government, and to the extent that the federal government didn't fully do its job right, I take responsibility.

439. Who will demand accountability for the failure of our national political leadership involved in the management of this war? They have unquestionably been derelict in the performance of their duty. In my profession, these types of leaders would immediately be relieved or court martialed.