Columba Bush Quotes

My daughter, unfortunately, is ill, because drug addiction is an illness. She's been fighting it for years.

I met Jeb Bush in 1971 in my hometown in Mexico. We dated for three years back and forth. Then, after three years, he proposed to me.

My father-in-law is so sensitive. Sometimes I think he displays too much love for my children.

My children are the most important thing in my life.

My children were born into this. They will always be the grandchildren of the President and First Lady of the United States.

I have three wonderful children. My husband is an absolutely wonderful, perfect husband and a father, most of all.

I've seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.

My philosophy in life... is to prove myself to myself and not to others. I tried to teach my children that, that I have to respect myself, to prove to myself that I can do the best I can.

I never imagined my life would be the way that it has been for the past 30 years. I have had the best experiences a person can have-and the worst as well.

My childhood, I would say, was a bit sad.

My heart was broken when I realized my daughter had a problem. I pray every day for her.

All these years, I found that being a good wife for Jeb is my most important role, no doubt.

I am not interested in politics at all. At home, around the dinner table, we never discuss politics.