“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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 14, 1989

Do everything you can in terms of education, do everything you can in terms of enforcing your laws.

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Sep 14, 1989

The educational system is basically well-fed, but it's undernourished.

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Sep 14, 1989

The Constitution is a glorious testament to the wisdom and foresight of its Framers.

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Sep 14, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Edward G. Lewis to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Information Resources Management.

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Sep 14, 1989

I see it raising hope and, if we follow through, helping solve the problem.

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Sep 14, 1989

We believe that we've accommodated this kind of spending without jeopardizing either the national security interests or without having to raise taxes.

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Sep 14, 1989

I am proud to nominate Edward G. Lewis for this important position.

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Sep 14, 1989

I think a tax increase would be counterproductive in that objective.

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Sep 13, 1989

This new assistance is one element of our continuing effort, working with our allies and others, to support the process of change that is underway in Poland.

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