George P. Bush

“On social questions, national defense, economic issues, I'm a strong conservative.”

“Sometimes political correctness runs amok in our public education system where we think that every kid can go to a four-year university.”

“I've always had an interest in politics - I can't deny that.”

“It's very hard to complain about society if you don't get involved.”

“No man or woman of our armed forces or law enforcement will pass from this world unnoticed. They will not be forgotten. They will not just fade away.”

“I'm not a legislator. I've never been a lobbyist. I've never worked a session before, but based on my conversations with leadership in the Senate and the House, I get the general sense that people want to work together to make things happen.”

“I'm a former educator, a veteran, and I have a strong energy and asset background.”

“Politics, I love. It's a noble profession.”

“Make no mistake: you're going to see a lot of Bushes.”

“As a former public high school teacher, I will support whatever is in the best interest of Texas education only after careful evaluation of the Permanent School Fund.”

“It has never been a good idea to try to disarm Texans.”

“Texans fear no one.”

“It is difficult to conduct flood mitigation at the federal level because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent funding. Texans are better able to lead this effort at the state level rather than rely on the federal government.”

“Renewables need to be developed in an environmentally responsible way. And, you know, I frankly have heard criticisms from even environmentalists saying that some wind farms impact gaming and fishing patterns, whether it's offshore or onshore.”

“My grandfather was the architect behind NAFTA, and that has created so much economic opportunity, not only in our country, but in Latin America.”

“I myself am Catholic, and many Catholics have values that are a priority for Republicans, especially as they relate to marriage and life.”

“I am constantly reminded that as Texans, we are exceptional people.”

“I've been asked whether knowing Spanish and being Hispanic myself is a positive in getting Hispanic voters, and I don't believe it is. I think Hispanics look for a friend; they look for someone who understands, whose willing to relate, to hear their issues and welcome them to the party and to their campaigns.”

“Our efforts to preserve and protect the Alamo are first and foremost about preserving and protecting the story of the battle itself.”

“Each day in Texas, law enforcement officers keep us safe from dangers we don't have to worry about.”