"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"Mars is essentially in the same orbit...Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 8/11/94

"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 5/22/98

"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/21/97

"We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"Public speaking is very easy." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr. to reporters in 10/9

"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican" ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.

"[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system." ....Governor George W. Bush, Jr.