2006
Remarks by President Bush on the Global War on Terror
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The following text is of remarks by President Bush on the global war on terror:
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolinia
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Firoz, thanks a lot. So I said, that’s an interesting name. He said, I’ve lived in seven countries. But he also said he’s proud to be an American. And we’re proud you’re an American. Thank you very much for inviting me. (Applause.)
You know, I was just standing here, listening to Firoz; one of the great things about our country is that you can come and you can enjoy the great blessings of liberty and you can be equally American if you’ve been here for one generation or 10 generations. I thought it was neat that somebody who has been — you’ve been here 27 years though, right? Yes. Well, seven countries, 27 years here, introducing the President though. I think it says a lot about the United States of America. Thanks for having me.
I’m looking forward to sharing with you what’s on my mind. I look forward to hearing what’s on yours, as well. First thing is, Laura sends her best to the folks of Charlotte. She sends her best, Tony, to you and your bride. Thank you for having us here, to the Central Piedmont. I appreciate your involvement in education. I married well; she’s a really patient person, too. (Laughter.)
I traveled down here with Congressman Robin Hayes, the Congressman from this district. Congressman, thank you for being here, appreciate it. (Applause.) I’ve known your Mayor for a long time. He’s a man of accomplishment. I know he was particularly proud to land the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (Applause.) Pretty big deal, you know? It’s a pretty big deal. Thank you all for coming. I want to thank the others who serve on the City Council who are here. The Mayor was telling me a lot of the council members are here. I appreciate your service to your city.
I think one of the things I’d like to tell you about is why and how I made some decisions I made. My friends from Texas who, once they get over the shock that I’m actually the President — (laughter) — like to ask me what it’s like to be President. And I guess the simple job description would be, it is a decision-making experience. And I make a lot of decisions. Some of them you see, some of them you don’t see. Decision making requires knowing who you are and what you believe. I’ve learned enough about Washington to know you can’t make decisions unless you make them on principle. And once you make a decision based upon principle, you stand by what you decide.
In order to make good decisions, you’ve got to rely upon good people. People have got to feel comfortable about coming in the Oval Office and tell you what’s on their mind. There’s nothing worse than people walking in, say, well, I’m a little nervous around the guy, I think I’d better tell him what he thinks he needs to hear.
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