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 3, 1989

What these changes amount to is nothing less than a peaceful revolution.

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Dec 3, 1989

We are committed to improving ties between the Soviets and the OECD.

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Dec 3, 1989

I pledge today that the United States will maintain significant military forces in Europe as long as our allies desire our presence as part of a common defense effort.

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Dec 2, 1989

I think we ought to go forward and try to get a START agreement.

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Dec 2, 1989

NATO would remain the cornerstone of the West's efforts to manage peaceful change in Europe.

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Dec 2, 1989

This meeting accomplished everything that I had hoped it would.

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Dec 2, 1989

There's also a great potential to develop common opportunities.

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Dec 2, 1989

A better U.S.-Soviet relationship is to be valued in and of itself, but it also should be an instrument of positive change for the world.

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Dec 2, 1989

We can sit there and talk about issues of which we've had divisions over the years, try to find ways to narrow them.

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