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 13, 1989

American Education Week is a national effort, and one that calls on every one of us to pitch in and to make a difference.

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Nov 13, 1989

Mandatory sanctions fail to provide necessary Presidential discretion and flexibility for imposing or waiving sanctions.

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Nov 13, 1989

It is to construct a better future that we agreed to define national goals in education.

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Nov 13, 1989

The future of American education really is the future of America itself.

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Nov 13, 1989

This concern with education is to be found wherever men and women seek to extend human liberty.

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Nov 13, 1989

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.

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Nov 13, 1989

And this concern with education is to be found wherever men and women seek to extend human liberty.

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Nov 13, 1989

We agreed to loosen rules that restrict the creativity of States and schools.

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