Bushisms Mk2007

"And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the case, and I'll work hard to try to elevate it." --interview on National Public Radio, Jan. 29, 2007

"I fully understand those who say you can't win this thing militarily. That's exactly what the United States military says, that you can't win this military."

--on the need for political progress in Iraq, Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2007

"One of my concerns is that the health care not be as good as it can possibly be."

--on military benefits, Tipp City, Ohio, April 19, 2007

"My relationship with this good man is where I've been focused, and that's where my concentration is. And I don't regret any other aspect of it. And so I -- we filled a lot of space together."

--on British Prime Minister Tony Blair

"You helped our nation celebrate its bicentennial in 17 -- 1976."

--to Queen Elizabeth

"There are some similarities, of course (between Iraq and Vietnam). Death is terrible."

--Tipp City, Ohio, April 19, 2007

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

--on the No Child Left Behind Act