>Yes, in fact we will likely need to publish a New US English dictionary next month with new rules for grammar and the meaning of words. Also, an addendum on philosophy and science, Texas style...
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>"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
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>"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child."
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>"Welcome to Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts."
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>"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."
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>"The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century."
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>"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change."
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>"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'."
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>"Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things."
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>"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future."
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>"The future will be better tomorrow."
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>"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world."
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>"People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history." (This one is Key)
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>"I stand by all the misstatements that I've made."
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>"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."
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>"Public speaking is very easy."
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>"I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican"
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>"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
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>"When I have been asked who caused the riots and the killing in LA, my answer has been direct & simple: Who is to blame for the riots? The rioters are to blame. Who is to blame for the killings? The killers are to blame."
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>"Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it."
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>"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."
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>"For NASA, space is still a high priority."
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>"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children."
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>"The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that George Bush may or may not make."
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>"We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made."
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>"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it."
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>"[It's] time for the human race to enter the solar system."
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>Governor George W. Bush, Jr.
>Alias: "The Gov"
>Alias: "Dubya"


Eric: Are these really valid quotes?? Or are they distortions on the same order of "I invented the Internet" "I was the basis for Love Story", etc????