“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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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Oct 10, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate David E. Lewis to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Acquisition and Facilities.

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Oct 10, 1989

I intend to nominate Harry F. Manbeck, Jr., to be Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.

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Oct 10, 1989

I urge all Americans to become more aware of the tragedy of domestic violence.

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Oct 10, 1989

Relations between Italy and the United States have never been stronger.

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Oct 10, 1989

I strongly commit to supporting the process of economic and political reform in Poland and Hungary.

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Oct 10, 1989

America has always been the New World, discovered by your great adventurer, Columbus.

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Oct 10, 1989

And so, tonight I offer this toast to old friends and also to the new Italy: a great and growing economic power, one of the world's foremost democracies, a strong and valued ally and a partner in the community of free nations.

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Oct 10, 1989

The Summit Declaration was designed to chart a new course for NATO in a period of change in the East-West relations.

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Oct 10, 1989

I do place great importance on the meetings that we had this morning, speaking with candor and from the heart, as friends, just the way it ought to be.

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Oct 9, 1989

And in this special year for the Little League, the 50th anniversary of the world's largest organized youth sports program, your special team brought the title back -- right back to where the Little League began.

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Oct 9, 1989

You know, we lost a man recently who embodied that spirit -- the former president of Yale and then commissioner of baseball.

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