Decision Points, by Pres. George W. Bush: on Welfare & Poverty

George W. Bush: 1996: faith-based groups change lives; secular ones can't

He was talking about houses of worship. And he was right. Faith-based programs had the potential to change lives in ways secular ones never could. "Government can hand out money," I said, "but it cannot put hope in a person's heart or a sense of purpose in a person's life."

Source: Decision Points, by Pres. George W. Bush, p.277-279 Nov 9, 2010

George W. Bush: Armies of compassion receive payment in another form

[My other daughter] Jenna also discovered a passion for working with AIDS patients. She volunteered for UNICEF in several Latin American countries. She wrote a bestseller called "Ana's Story" about a girl who was born with HIV.

Laura and I are very proud of our daughters. They have become professional women serving a cause greater than themselves. They are part of a larger movement of Americans who devote their time and money to helping less fortunate. These good souls are part of what I call the armies of compassion. Many come from faith-based organizations and seek no compensation. They receive payment in another form.