“There may be some tough times here in America. But this country has gone through tough times before, and we’re going to do it again.”—Waco, Texas, Aug. 13, 2002; And he meant it, folks. In spades.

“My administration has been calling upon all the leaders in the—in the Middle East to do everything they can to stop the violence, to tell the different parties involved that peace will never happen.”—Crawford, Texas, Aug, 13, 2001; Not as long as Bush is in office, anyway.

“For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It’s just unacceptable. And we’re going to do something about it.”—Philadelphia, May 14, 2001; Yeah, the NRA has demanded that Bush up the number of fatal shootings.

“I appreciate that question because I, in the state of Texas, had heard a lot of discussion about a faith-based initiative eroding the important bridge between church and state.”—Question and answer session with the press, Jan. 29, 2001; He said it, I didn’t. Like the title says, The Truth Slips Out, at least the way Bush sees it.

“The great thing about America is everybody should vote.”—Austin, Texas, Dec. 8, 2000; Too bad Katherine Harris and so many more like her in the GOP prevent them from doing it.

“The legislature’s job is to write law. It’s the executive branch’s job to interpret law.”—Austin, Texas, Nov. 22, 2000; You’d think this was a mistake, but no… he really believes it.

“I don’t know whether I’m going to win or not. I think I am. I do know I’m ready for the job. And, if not, that’s just the way it goes.”—Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2000; Oh, swell. “That’s the way it goes.” That about sums up the last three years.

“If you’re sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.”—Hilton Head, S.C., Feb. 16, 2000; No disagreement here.