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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Feb 19, 1990

I deem it a very great pleasure to help honor and celebrate National Engineers Week.

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Feb 19, 1990

Ultimately, I am convinced that it is the private sector that not only has shaped American opportunity but will continue to bring opportunity to the new millennium.

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Feb 19, 1990

I hereby waive the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of said Act with respect to Czechoslovakia.

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Feb 19, 1990

These efforts, both private and public, will sustain the computer revolution.

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Feb 19, 1990

This evening, we honor two men who themselves have made history and made each American proud.

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Feb 19, 1990

I'm reminded of the famous story of the guy that called the insurance company after it closed one evening.

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Feb 19, 1990

Maybe it's a good day to salute that because today the President of Czechoslovakia, Vaclav Havel, came over to the Oval Office.

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Feb 19, 1990

I know that the National Academy of Engineering shares this belief.

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Feb 19, 1990

Let me now present to Jack Kilby and Bob Noyce engineering's highest award, the Charles Stark Draper Prize.

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Feb 15, 1990

I regret, however, that the Congress has included several provisions in the Act that raise constitutional difficulties.

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Feb 15, 1990

I have signed today H.R. 3792, the 'Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991.'

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Feb 15, 1990

I shall construe all these provisions to be merely precatory as well.

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