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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Nov 19, 1989

I'm here today, as your principal alluded to, because you, the students of Pickard Elementary, cared enough about the problem of drugs in your community to write the President of the United States.

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Nov 19, 1989

Well, you've got to stop them by having a coordinated effort along the border, all the law enforcement people working as a team.

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Nov 19, 1989

If you know friends that are, it's important to talk to them, because they respect you.

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Nov 19, 1989

And society also deserves a chance, by sending the drug dealers where they belong -- to do time, hard time.

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Nov 19, 1989

We want stiffer penalties for violent criminals, greater certainty in sentencing.

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Nov 19, 1989

Let's go out and work to make Lynn Martin the next Senator from the great State of Illinois.

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Nov 19, 1989

I have repeatedly stated my deep personal concern about the tragedy in America of abortion on demand.

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