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Quotes - Dubya the Theologian (2004) (Blurring the line between president and preacher)
The short-term objective of this country is to find an enemy and bring them to justice before they strike us. The long-term objective is to make this world a more free and hopeful and peaceful place. I believe we'll succeed because freedom is the Almighty God's gift to every man and woman in this world.
Without the slightest sign of compunction, Dubya enters the muddy waters of religiosity mixed with warfare once again, Portsmouth, Ohio, Sep. 10, 2004 Like generations before us, we have a calling from beyond the stars to stand for freedom.
Eerie... Republican National Convention, New York, New York, Sep. 2, 2004 And if you choose to — if you believe in the Almighty, you can — you're equally an American. If you're a Jew, Christian or Muslim or Hindi or whatever. It is one of the great traits and traditions of our country, where people can worship the way you see fit.
Hindi is a language spoken in India. A Hindu is an adherent of Hinduism. Oh well. Interview on Larry King Live (CNN),, Aug. 15, 2004 By the way, to whom much has been given, much is owed. Not only are we leading the world in terms of encouraging freedom and peace, we're feeding the hungry. We're taking care of, as best as we possibly can, the victims of HIV/AIDS.
Dubya tries to quote scripture here (Luke 12:48 - "To whom much is given, much is required."), only his version means the exact opposite, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jul. 20, 2004 I don't think you order suiciders to kill innocent men, women, and children if you're a religious person.
No, I don't reckon you do, even if there were such things as suiciders, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, Jul. 14, 2004 I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job.
Dubya: Mouthpiece of God. Statement made during campaign visit to Amish community, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Jul. 9, 2004 Colonel Oliver North is the 2004 National Day of Prayer Honorary Chairman.
When I heard this, the phrase "unholy alliance" kept running through my head, Washington, D.C., May 6, 2004 I also understand that many problems can be only solved by love. Many problems can only be solved when a decent citizen takes time out of their lives and says, how can I help you, brother? What can I do to make your life better? The job of the President is to understand the proper relationship between the government and the strength of the country.
Dubya the President/Prophet... Kalamazoo, Michigan, May 3, 2004 God loves you, and I love you. And you can count on both of us as a powerful message that people who wonder about their future can hear.
Reverend Dubya is confusing and spooky all at the same time, Los Angeles, California, Mar. 3, 2004
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