“We waited for Congress to act. They couldn't act on the issue. So I just went ahead and signed an executive order which will unleash - [applause] - which says the federal agencies will not discriminate against faith-based programs. They ought to welcome the armies of compassion as opposed to turning them away.” HumorPoliticalOrderCompassionIssuesOughtProgramArmyCongressWelcomeAgencyExecutivesApplausePolitical HumorFaith BasedExecutive Orders Author:George W. Bush
“We should fund the armies of compassion, we should not discriminate against faith-based programs.” ShouldHumorPoliticalCompassionProgramArmyFundPolitical HumorFaith Based Author:George W. Bush
“It is one of the great goals of my administration to invigorate the spirit of involvement and citizenship. We will encourage faith-based and community programs without changing their mission.” HumorPoliticalSpiritGoalCommunityProgramMissionsAdministrationCitizenshipInvolvementPolitical HumorFaith Based Author:George W. Bush
“We need to have mentoring programs energized by government, paid for by government, but who exist not because of government. Teen Challenge is a way to get people off drugs and alcohol. Teen Challenge is a faith-based program that changes people's hearts.” PeopleWayNeedsHeartHumorGovernmentPoliticalChallengesDrugProgramPaidScaryAlcoholMentoringDrugs And AlcoholPolitical HumorFaith Based Author:George W. Bush
“Diet and supplements and exercise programs aren't what is achieving longevity. Having a faith-based community can add four to 14 years.” YearsCommunityFourAchieveExerciseProgramAddDietsLongevitySupplementsFaith Based Author:Dan Buettner
“I'm telling America we need to not discriminate against faith-based programs. We need to welcome them so our society is more wholesome, more welcoming, and more hopeful for every single citizen.” NeedsAmericaFaithCitizensProgramWelcomeHopefulOur SocietyFaith Based Author:George W. Bush
“It is the government's strong desire to empower this fabric, this social fabric of our society where faith-based programs large and small feel empowered, encouraged, and welcomed into changing lives.” FeelsGovernmentDesireFaithStrongSocialProgramLife ChangingEmpoweringOur SocietyFabricEmpoweredFaith BasedStrong Desire Author:George W. Bush
“Faith-based organizations also need a guarantee they will not be forced to give up their right to hire people of their own faith as the price of competing for federal money. If we want this program to be effective and to save lives, people have got to say interfacing with government will not cause me to lose my mission.” PeopleIfsWantNeedsGivingGovernmentReligionCausesLosesAtheismGiving UpProgramOrganizationMissionsGuaranteesCompetingSave A LifeFaith Based Author:George W. Bush