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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Dec 20, 1989

Hanukkah, I've learned, has always been an observance of optimism, a holiday of hope and steadfastness.

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Dec 20, 1989

That difficulty is mitigated by the moral and personal support that is granted by our friends and allies.

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Dec 20, 1989

I'm gratified by the precision and the effectiveness of the military forces in achieving their objectives.

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Dec 20, 1989

Our efforts to support the democratic processes in Panama and to ensure continued safety of American citizens is now moving into its second day.

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Dec 20, 1989

I ordered the deployment of approximately 11,000 additional U.S. Forces to Panama.

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Dec 20, 1989

The deployment of U.S. Forces is an exercise of the right of self-defense recognized in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

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Dec 20, 1989

Even kids who grow up here in America face problems because of faith -- their own faith, but here those problems have answers.

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