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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Oct 18, 1992

I'd like to see a balanced budget amendment for America, to protect the American taxpayers.

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Oct 18, 1992

He doesn't like trickle-down Government, but hey, I think he's talking about the Reagan-Bush years where we created 15 million jobs.

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Oct 18, 1992

Governor Clinton has to operate under a balanced budget amendment. He has to do it. That is the law.

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Oct 16, 1992

Who is going to pay Bill's bill? Of course, Governor Clinton says he's only going to tax the rich. But everybody out there with $22,000 in income better be ready, because he's going to sock it to the working people in this country…

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Oct 16, 1992

All right. Listen to this program. Let me tell you about Governor Clinton's program. In June, Governor Clinton promised $150 billion in new taxes, plus $220 billion in new spending. I thought that would satisfy his appetite, but that's…

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Oct 16, 1992

You know, we've led the United States through a very difficult global transition, and I am very proud that the world is safer for our kids. And does that matter? You bet it does. The fear of nuclear war is less. We've kept our economy…

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Oct 16, 1992

You know, if we'd have listened to this nuclear---- Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!

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Oct 15, 1992

You cannot lead the American people by misleading the American people.

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Oct 15, 1992

This proposal presents a sharp contrast to the nonmarket approaches preferred by the Democrats.

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Oct 15, 1992

Such sincerity and scope may well be the reason why 'America's music' is so very popular among millions of people around the globe.

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Oct 15, 1992

The Act will recognize the national significance of these sites and the achievements of the Wright brothers, two of our most distinguished Americans.

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Oct 15, 1992

Country music celebrates the things that our Nation has always valued most: faith, family, and freedom.

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Oct 14, 1992

We have to stay right on top of that and constructively help them move toward democracy and capitalism.

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Oct 14, 1992

I encourage all Americans to join in observance of this month.

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Oct 14, 1992

Well, Carole, the thing that saved us in this global economic slowdown has been our exports.

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Oct 14, 1992

I think we ought to discuss child care or whatever else it is.

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Oct 14, 1992

I will keep on, as President, trying to get a successful conclusion to the GATT round.

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