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 11, 1989

Every day, with a thousand small decisions, you're shaping your future.

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Sep 10, 1989

Perhaps no single ethnic group has had as profound an impact upon our Nation as Hispanic Americans.

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Sep 10, 1989

When vo-tech education can help young Americans get a better start in life, then the whole country benefits.

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Sep 10, 1989

Today, Hispanic Americans continue to be leaders and pioneers -- in education, government, business, science, sports, and the arts.

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Sep 10, 1989

Sherman M. Funk will continue to serve as Inspector General at the Department of State.

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Sep 10, 1989

H. Allen Holmes has the experience necessary to carry out this vital role.

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Sep 10, 1989

I don't believe that's true, not when so many of the best new jobs in the Nation are going to Americans educated in vocational-technical schools.

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Sep 10, 1989

Building a world-class work force, then, must be a national priority.

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Sep 10, 1989

Treasury is making an outstanding contribution to our nation's fight against drugs.

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Sep 10, 1989

Make no mistake; we are going to track every lead that we receive from whatever source to separate the drug barons from the drug money.

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