“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 4, 1989

We will stop the flow of chemicals from the United States used to process drugs.

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Sep 4, 1989

Take a fresh approach to interdiction and target key individuals and high-value shipments.

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Sep 4, 1989

Hold users, whether casual or heavy users, accountable for their actions.

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Sep 4, 1989

There's no question but that drugs are the quicksand of our entire society.

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Sep 4, 1989

All of us agree that the gravest domestic threat facing our nation today is drugs.

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Sep 4, 1989

Here the rules have changed: If you sell drugs, you will be caught.

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Sep 4, 1989

Tonight I challenge the country and unveil this new national strategy -- the first time we really have had such a strategy.

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Sep 4, 1989

We need to hold users, whether casual or heavy users, accountable for their actions.

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