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 17, 1989

I do not think we should view that as bad for Western interests.

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Sep 17, 1989

What encouragement it gives us to see the future as an unlimited horizon.

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Sep 17, 1989

I am committed to protecting endangered species and their habitats.

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Sep 17, 1989

The choices that we make today can either nurture and protect our children or bequeath them only another generation of thickets and foul air.

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Sep 17, 1989

The single most significant word today in the language of all environmentalists is interdependence.

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Sep 17, 1989

I have decided, and Secretary Mosbacher has announced in Hungary, that Hungary will be granted permanent most-favored nation, MFN, status in October.

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Sep 17, 1989

We must focus on reducing the emissions that cause acid rain, urban ozone, and toxic air pollution.

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Sep 17, 1989

It is the Administration's position that the building of research facilities is a significantly lower-priority activity, relative to the support of research personnel and equipment.

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