Political Quotes

George H.W. Bush

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George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.

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Apr 29, 1990

This bill would allow unrestricted, off-duty partisan electioneering and political activity by all Federal employees.

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Apr 29, 1990

I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of October 19, 1989.

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Apr 29, 1990

We wish to express our gratitude to all those who through their efforts helped in Mr. Reed's release.

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Apr 29, 1990

We can't, in terms of overall relationship between countries, expect normalcy or expect vast improvement until all Americans are freed.

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Apr 27, 1990

Until then, continue to work for the day when respect for human life is sacrosanct and beyond question.

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Apr 27, 1990

Like you, I realize that the widespread prevalence of abortion in America is a tragedy not only in terms of lives destroyed but because it so fundamentally contradicts the values that we as a nation hold dear.

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Apr 27, 1990

I want to pay my respects to our able Vice President, Dan Quayle -- thank him for his commitment.

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Apr 26, 1990

The enthusiasm that these employees have for community service really is remarkable.

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Apr 26, 1990

I simply want to take this opportunity to urge every American who has not returned the census form to do so, to stand up and be counted.

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Apr 26, 1990

I believe that innovation springs from these 50 laboratories of democracy.

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Apr 26, 1990

I still feel that we can lick any problem, no matter how big, how complex, or how deeply rooted it may be.

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