What does George W Bush say about Islam?

President Bush has made tons of public statements about Islam and Muslims. He often extols the virtues of Islam and talks about Muslims in a very positive light. All the while, Kerry refuses to acknowledge that Muslims even exist in America.
Here are examples of what President Bush has said:

“Islam is a vibrant faith. Millions of our fellow citizens are Muslim. We respect the faith. We honor its traditions.”
– President Bush, October 11, 2002

“There are thousands of Muslims who proudly call themselves Americans, and they know what I know — that the Muslim faith is based upon peace and love and compassion.”
– President Bush, September 28, 2001

“Islam is a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world. It’s a faith that has made brothers and sisters of every race. It’s a faith based upon love, not hate.”
– President Bush, September 10, 2002

“The face of terror is not the true faith of Islam. That’s not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace. These terrorists don’t represent peace. They represent evil and war. ”
– President Bush, September 17th, 2001

“If liberty can blossom in the rocky soil of the West Bank and Gaza, it will inspire millions of men and women around the globe who are equally weary of poverty and oppression, equally entitled to the benefits of democratic government. I have a hope for the people of Muslim countries.”
– President Bush, June 24, 2002

“All of us here today understand this: We do not fight Islam, we fight against evil.”
– President Bush, November 6, 2001

“The Islam that we know is a faith devoted to the worship of one God, as revealed through The Holy Qur’an. It teaches the value and the importance of charity, mercy, and peace.”
– President Bush, November 15, 2001