Quotes by Laura Bush

“There is nothing political about American literature.”

“I think its important that (Roe v. Wade) remain legal for medical reasons and other reasons.”

“Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.”

“Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.”

“The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend, we have all manner of words and phrases, some helpful some not. Still we ar...”

“I was born upon the prairie, where the wind blew free, and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures, and where everything drew a free breath." the ...”

“I turned to books for comfort. (Former First Lady, Laura Bush)”

“A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.”

“They're great girls. They're very funny, they're very smart, they're fun to be with. They're very lively, as I think people can tell. And you know, they're very confident girls.”

“The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.”

“I think it’s important that (Roe v. Wade) remain legal for medical reasons and other reasons.”

“Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library. … An investment in libraries is an investment in our children's future.”

“I'm not wild about the term first lady. I'd just like to be called Laura Bush.”

“We talk about issues, but I'm not his adviser, I'm his wife... I find that it's really best not to give your spouse a lot of advice. I don't want a lot of advice from him.”

“In almost every single way, George and I share the same values. And if we differ on some issues, it's very, very minor.”

“In contrast to my husband, I can pronounce the word nuclear.”

“AIDS respects no national boundaries; spares no race or religion; devastates men and women, rich and poor. No country can ignore this crisis. Fighting AIDS is an urgent calling — because every life...”

“Education is spreading hope. Millions are now learning to live with HIV/AIDS — instead of waiting to die from it.”

“All people need to know how AIDS is transmitted, and every country has an obligation to educate its citizens. This is why every country must also improve literacy, especially for women and girls, s...”

“Mrs. Bush: I don’t think there is anything wrong with singing it in Spanish. The point is it’s the United States national anthem and what people want is it to be sung in a way that respects the Uni...”