“I didn’t grow up in the ocean — as a matter of fact — near the ocean — I grew up in the desert. Therefore, it was a pleasant contrast to see the ocean. And I particularly like it when I’m fishing.” –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Sept. 26, 2008

“I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office.” –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., June 26, 2008

“The German asparagus are fabulous.” –George W. Bush, Meseberg, Germany, June 11, 2008

“We’ve got a lot of relations with countries in our neighborhood.” –George W. Bush, Kranj, Slovenia, June 10, 2008

“Let’s make sure that there is certainty during uncertain times in our economy.” — George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., June 2, 2008

“We want people owning their home — we want people owning a businesses.” –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., April 18, 2008

“I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be — hold hands.” –George W. Bush, on how he can contribute to the Middle East peace process, Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 2008

“In other words, I don’t think people ought to be compelled to make the decision which they think is best for their family.” -George W. Bush, on smallpox vaccinations, Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2002

“You believe in the Almighty, and I believe in the Almighty. That’s why we’ll be great partners.” -George W. Bush, to Turkish Prime Minister Recap Tayyip Erdogan, Washington, D.C. Dec. 10, 2002

George Bush is funny!