Words matter. These are the best Neil Bush Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
China is not ruled by a monolithic regime where one guy makes the decisions without regard to the sentiments of other leaders or care and concern for the people.
Whatever your cause, whatever your motivation, I hope you’ll agree with me that volunteer service is an extraordinary gift.
We have too much respect for our father to make a Bush Beer or write books or do anything that’s self-serving. I know all of us will avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest with the government and bend over backward to stay out of the news.
I’d advise my American friends not to meddle in the internal affairs of China.
I’ve always prided myself on being the lowest-profile member of the Bush family.
It’s a uniquely American thing that we as individuals not relying on government but we as individuals pitch in to make our communities better.
I want to use the good name of my father George Bush to build a better relationship between the U.S. and China. There are so many misunderstandings and there is a lot to do.
Public opinion shapes public policy dramatically.
The example set by my grandparents and parents – that of giving one’s time, talent, voice and resources, either from one’s own home or from the highest office in the land – had a profound effect on me and my siblings.
Bilateral trade deficits are not evil; historically, better growth in the U.S. economy has led to larger trade deficits.
I feel like a rebel in fighting all the negative views of China in the U.S.
All my kids are great, because of my mother. Every Sunday, we’re over there at my parents’ place for lunch.
Dad’s such a tough guy.
I think it’s healthy to see a President be a family man.
When it comes to China, there are genuine giants that need to be conquered and dragons to tame. Protecting intellectual property rights and leveling the playing field for international trade are serious matters that must be resolved. But that will happen through honest negotiation.
We need to be diligent in our neighborhoods, in America to keep an eye out for wherever there might be some kind of a terrorist cell that is festering that could potentially blow up.
Trump’s anti-China trade demagoguery may work in firing up his base, but it does a disservice to the truth.
Globalisation, and specifically our connectivity to China, has contributed to a sustained growth in the U.S. economy, has led to full employment and has benefited consumers with lower-cost, high-quality goods.
A lot of what I do around Houston is to find ways to lift people through literacy. It’s become part of our family culture. Everyone in our family has found some way and capacity to serve. You don’t necessarily need to be President or First Lady to serve and help.
I was my mother’s favorite, but my – ’cause she worried about me the most.
My mom was the organized enforcer. When someone crossed the line, mom was pretty clear-minded about how to… correct that error. But my dad led by his example, so we never wanted to do anything wrong that would, that would upset him or disturb him.
Volunteering knows no divides and there is equal value in sorting food at the food bank, mentoring school children, and serving on a nonprofit board.
At the core of our American value system is individual freedom.
Nobody in our family’s ever recalled seeing my mom and dad speak a harsh word to one another.
The last book I read to my mom was ‘Barbara Bush: A Memoir’ published by mom in 1994. It reflected on their entire life – dad going to China, running the CIA, running for Senate, running for President twice.
My father taught us to serve with strength and clear-minded conviction, but to do so with humility, to work in the Oval Office on behalf of the American people with a servant’s heart.
Once people enjoy the taste of freedom, there is no turning back.
China is not an economic enemy or existential national security threat to the United States.
When you’re worrying about crime rates, go help teach kids to read at a young age so that their chances for climbing out of poverty and achieving success in school and life go up.
You can complain about problems, and you can suffer from the ramifications of issues that are social in nature and impact you, but the best thing you can do is get off your couch, get out of your home and go do something about it.
By the way, I am the least political member of my family – I have no future in politics.
Our system of government, our form of democracy, would not work for China, just like China’s system would not work for us.
My dad’s career in politics, along with that of my grandfather, Prescott Bush, taught us that good people motivated by helping others can jump into the political fray and make a positive difference.
I wouldn’t support a guy who’s got Donald Trump’s behavior.
Trump shows no philosophical or moral compass and is so divisive that his negative ratings are sky high.
You live longer and happier if you think of and do something for others.
Learning is effortless. Learning is a painless process. Learning is something we do naturally!
My first trip to China was in 1975 when my father was the ‘bicycling ambassador’ representing the U.S. in Beijing. This was a time towards the end of the Cultural Revolution where there were very few personal liberties, China was pretty much closed off to the West.
Kuwait has been a strong partner to the United States, and the royal family has maintained an enduring and sincere friendship with my family for generations.
My parents have left a legacy in our family of service to others.
If you are working or a veteran or a parent, time is often the most precious commodity.
The federal government turns away thousands of applicants to AmeriCorps every year. Our service men and women returning from overseas want to continue to serve. Children from every corner of the country can’t wait to volunteer.
Throughout his amazing life, my father played important roles in shaping U.S. policy towards China.
It’s an important lesson Dad instilled in me, the idea that we have the freedom to serve, and that the choice to serve can define the type of life you live.
I reject the idea of myself as a tragic figure.
Points of Light – through our affiliates in 250 U.S. communities and 15 international sites – engages 4 million volunteers in 30 million hours of service each year touching countless lives.
I don’t care about my clothes.
Young people hold great promise for our country’s future economic and social well being.
The person who serves as president of the United States is the de facto leader of the free world.
For Dad, service took him many unexpected places. It summoned him and his crew mates to the skies over the Pacific Ocean in World War II. It took him to Capitol Hill, Beijing and eventually the Oval Office.
