Many political leaders quip or retort funny remarks when the media is listening. American President George W Bush has mastered this art quite well (Many would argue that his comedy is folly and not wit). Probably this explains his popularity with the media who are always eager to hear a funny word. Here are some funny George Bush quotes.

One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected.

Well, I think if you say you're going to do something and don't do it, that's trustworthiness.

You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

[to Brazilian President Fernando Cardoso] Do you have blacks, too?

I want to thank the President and the CEO of Constellation Energy, Mayo Shattuck. That's a pretty cool first name, isn't it, Mayo. Pass the Mayo.

I'm not the expert on how the Iraqi people think, because I live in America, where it's nice and safe and secure.

[speaking at the Radio & Television Correspondents dinner] I've coined new words like, misunderstanding and Hispanically.

The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.

I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them.

To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say: You, too, can be president of the United States.