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 7, 1990

And for you missile crews, the pointy end is up, and keep 'em in the green.

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Feb 7, 1990

The expression, Mr. Clark, that we use on that -- and I expect all the pros around here know this -- but it's 'ready to learn.'

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Feb 7, 1990

We've seen a world of change this past year -- unbelievable, unpredictable change -- triumph of democracy from Prague to Panama.

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Feb 7, 1990

We're going to reorder our defense budget on the basis of our strategic needs, in response to the challenges we will still face in a world of many uncertainties and dangers.

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Feb 7, 1990

I know that the Ohio party is on the move, but I can tell you that that National Committee has taken a real leadership in a lot of these races.

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Feb 6, 1990

In the 1990's, strategic defense makes much more sense than ever before, in my view.

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Feb 6, 1990

Enactment of H.R. 3952 would allow implementation of Phase I of the President's Action Plan to Foster Economic Recovery in Panama.

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