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 1, 1989

Our support is for the process of change rather than for any particular party or candidate.

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Nov 1, 1989

Your generosity in the past, providing the time and space to showcase these messages, has been outstanding.

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Nov 1, 1989

The administration is urging Congress to act quickly on my request to establish a Hungarian-American Enterprise Fund.

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Nov 1, 1989

He was an outstanding Secretary of Commerce for 6 1/2 years, and he was also an outstanding friend.

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Nov 1, 1989

I'm delighted to be here, and look forward to seeing you in a little bit across the way.

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Nov 1, 1989

American managers have reconsidered every time-honored belief, every traditional practice, every customary procedure.

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Oct 31, 1989

I am very pleased to announce my intention to nominate Dr. Antonia Coello Novello to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.

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Oct 31, 1989

The bill is also inconsistent with long-standing national policies of welcoming foreign investment and allowing the market to allocate resources without unnecessary regulatory interference.

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Oct 31, 1989

Healthy economies are the only lasting solution for eliminating the drug trade and substituting legitimate trade.

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Oct 30, 1989

That's one of the things I want to -- I don't want to have two gigantic ships pass in the night because of failed communication.

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