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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Jan 31, 1990

The sooner we can provide incentives for American families to save and for American business to invest for the long term, the more certain we can be that the current record-setting peacetime recovery will continue.

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Jan 31, 1990

Thousands of Americans are finding their soul, finding their God, by reaching out to their brothers and sisters in need.

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Jan 30, 1990

America, not just the nation but an idea, alive in the minds of people everywhere.

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Jan 30, 1990

Education is the one investment that means more for our future because it means the most for our children.

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Jan 30, 1990

The United States will maintain significant military forces in Europe as long as our allies desire our presence as part of a common security effort.

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Jan 30, 1990

The American worker is the most productive worker in the world.

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Jan 30, 1990

This proposal reflects the minimum level of U.S. forces needed in Europe to protect American interests and to sustain NATO's strategy of forward defense and flexible response.

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Jan 30, 1990

Please know that no light is more dazzling, brighter, than the VISTA volunteers.

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