Bush's Steady Hand on Reality and Language

There's no bigger task than protecting the homeland of our country.
Remarks at 'Simon for Governor' Luncheon," Aug. 23, 2002

I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn't here.
Remarks at the Economic Forum Health Care Security Session," Aug. 13, 2002

Do you have blacks, too?
Speaking to Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, June 20, 2002

Wait for us to succeed peace. Wait for us to have two states, side by side—is for everybody coming together to deny the killers the opportunity to destroy.
Speaking to the Travel Pool," June 15, 2003

and finally

There's an old saying in Tennessee—I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee—that says: Fool me once, shame on [pause] shame on you. [Pause] Fool me [long, uncomfortable, agonizing pause] you can't get fooled again.
Sept. 18, 2002

i.e., for those who are wondering, TX or TN, it's "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." Although Bush's version definately has more of a The Who flavor to it.

Bush's Steady Hand on the English Language

Education belongs to everybody. High standards belongs to everybody.
White House speech, Oct. 2, 2003

Maybe between the time I left Camp David and here I'll learn more.
Speaking to reporters after returning from Camp David

What is life choices about?
Speaking to student athletes

And out of the evil done to America is going to come a more peaceful world, and a more better America.
Participates in Welcome Ceremony," Oct. 22, 2002

What is your ambitions?
Speaking at the Parkview Arts and Science Magnet School

There is no second-rate children in Arizona. There's no second-rate children in America.
Remarks at Salmon for Governor and Renzi for Congress Fund-raiser," Sept. 27, 2002