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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Sep 29, 1992

Hard time is what criminals should get, not the innocent kids and older Americans who have to live in fear of violence.

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Sep 29, 1992

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended and in order to extend the President's Commission on Management of the…

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Sep 29, 1992

The assault on Haiti's democracy represented by the military's forced exile of President Aristide continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

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Sep 29, 1992

For generations our Nation sacrificed so that freedom could triumph around the globe.

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Sep 29, 1992

I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to drawdown defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense.

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Sep 29, 1992

The health of this industry is important to our economic recovery.

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Sep 29, 1992

Keeping America's neighborhoods safe and secure is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of government.

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Sep 29, 1992

The failure of the Congress to pass these pro-law enforcement proposals is particularly frustrating in light of the broad bipartisan support they enjoy.

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Sep 29, 1992

I declared a national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the grave events that had occurred in the Republic of Haiti.

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Sep 29, 1992

Today I am signing into law S. 680, the 'Tourism Policy and Export Promotion Act of 1992.'

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Sep 29, 1992

No payment/no passport. Deadbeat parents could not qualify for a passport.

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Sep 29, 1992

The public wants decisive action from government to combat the menacing presence of violent criminals.

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Sep 29, 1992

I hope he accepts my challenge for four head-on-head debates.

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Sep 29, 1992

Because the assault on Haiti's democracy represented by the military's forced exile of President Aristide continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, I…

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Sep 29, 1992

As a matter of law, the use of local funds in the District of Columbia must be approved by the Congress and the President through enactment of an appropriations act.

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Sep 29, 1992

With your strong support, I am absolutely convinced that we can make dramatic progress.

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Sep 29, 1992

May God bless the men who wear the badge and the women who wear the badge and serve our great country.

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Sep 29, 1992

I say we are still the greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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Sep 29, 1992

We've got to get the Government shaped to serve the people, not having the people serve the Government.

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