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 24, 1990

I know that every Member of Congress shares my desire to overcome the terrible scourge of drugs.

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Jan 24, 1990

Full congressional support of this national strategy is essential if we are to give Americans the thorough and effective drug control policy they expect and deserve.

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Jan 24, 1990

I intend to nominate John R. Dunne to be an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice.

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Jan 24, 1990

I intend to nominate C. Anson Franklin to be an Assistant Administrator of the Agency for International Development.

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Jan 23, 1990

We will not alter the recommendations of that bipartisan commission.

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Jan 23, 1990

I look forward to our talks and to the opportunity that we'll have to build on what already is a strong and stable relationship.

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Jan 23, 1990

America remains committed in the Middle East to help maintain security and to promoting the pursuit of peace.

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Jan 23, 1990

I am pleased that the United States has been able to help Yemen realize some of its economic and development goals.

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Jan 23, 1990

Freedom and democracy cannot be rolled back in these countries.

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Jan 23, 1990

If democratic peoples and organizations do not stand together to make democracy work, they can only blame themselves if democracy does not flourish.

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Jan 23, 1990

I recommend the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and supplementary protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.

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