Whatever your cause, whatever your motivation, I hope you'll agree with me that volunteer service is an extraordinary gift.
Neil Bush
Once people enjoy the taste of freedom, there is no turning back.
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.
My grandmother, Dorothy Walker Bush, worked long, hard hours for the Red Cross during World War II because it was the right thing to do for her community. The example of his parents established my father's belief that every human has the capacity to serve their fellow man.
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.
I'd advise my American friends not to meddle in the internal affairs of China.
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.
Trump shows no philosophical or moral compass and is so divisive that his negative ratings are sky high.
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.
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.
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'm not going to be bullied by an overzealous agency of the United States government.
I think there's a real calling out there for leadership and maybe the Bush family could fill the void. All of us have been bitten by the bug to do something some day in our lives to help others.
I have never used my family name to 'cash-in.' Unfortunately, such ridiculous charges come with the territory of coming from a famous and public family.
There is a systemic problem in this country, where schools are often forcing parents to turn to Ritalin.
I wish there were more, if there if there were more George H.W. Bushes in the world, we'd be, we'd have a lot more harmony, a lot more freedom, a lot more peace on earth, and I'm just so proud of his legacy he left earlier.
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.
It is not unusual for children to follow the paths cut by their parents. You frequently see the children of doctors enter medicine, military members' children enlist. In my family, we witnessed different forms of public and community service.
Bilateral trade deficits are not evil; historically, better growth in the U.S. economy has led to larger trade deficits.
Trump's anti-China trade demagoguery may work in firing up his base, but it does a disservice to the truth.
I reject the idea of myself as a tragic figure.
Nobody in our family's ever recalled seeing my mom and dad speak a harsh word to one another.
People feel good serving others.
My parents have left a legacy in our family of service to others.
I wouldn't support a guy who's got Donald Trump's behavior.
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.
By the way, I am the least political member of my family - I have no future in politics.
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.
For the record, I was heartbroken when my brother Jeb dropped out of the race for president, not just because he's my brother but because he was clearly the best-qualified candidate, in both experience and temperament to lead the nation.
I am the happiest guy I know.
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.
If you are working or a veteran or a parent, time is often the most precious commodity.
American public opinion sees Arabs as terrorists and has the desert-man image about them. I wish the Americans would see Arabs and Muslims the way I see them... but Arabs are losing the public relations battle in the United States.
At the core of our American value system is individual freedom.
Learning is effortless. Learning is a painless process. Learning is something we do naturally!
Chinese leaders are walking a tightrope in terms of maintaining internal stability so that the solid platform that has produced amazing results can continue to improve the quality of life for more of its citizens.
Public opinion shapes public policy dramatically.
I feel like a rebel in fighting all the negative views of China in the U.S.
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.
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.
Throughout his amazing life, my father played important roles in shaping U.S. policy towards China.
I was my mother's favorite, but my - 'cause she worried about me the most.
Dad's such a tough guy.
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.
With open markets, the nation's trade deficit with China would shrink as we export more natural gas and agricultural products and as China's consumers could afford to buy their preferred 'Made in America' products.
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.
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.
Volunteer service is Dad's true north.
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.
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.
