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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Nov 21, 2004

Look, here's what you got to do with the Congress. You say, First of all, it's an important issue.

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Nov 21, 2004

The president, realizing what was going on, intervened, hauling out the Secret Service agents from a cluster of Chilean security officials.

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Nov 17, 2004

Simply put, he was a natural, and he made it look too easy. And oh, how I hated him for that.

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Nov 17, 2004

A fellow in Saline County was asked by his son why he liked Governor Clinton so much. He said, Son, he'll look you in the eye, he'll shake your hand, he'll hold your baby, he'll pet your dog, all at the same time.

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Nov 15, 2004

That human dignity is the gift of God, and that the ideals of America would overcome oppression.

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Nov 15, 2004

Secretary of state is America's face to the world, and in Dr. Rice, the world will see the strength, the grace, and the decency of our country.

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Nov 14, 2004

I'm proud of my secretary of state. He's done a heck of a good job.

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Nov 11, 2004

... months ahead, offering a new opportunity to make progress toward a lasting peace.

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Nov 11, 2004

What this world needs is steady, rock-solid leaders who stand on principle. And that's what the prime minister means to me.

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Nov 11, 2004

All that we hope to achieve together requires that America and Europe remain close partners. We are the pillars of the free world.

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Nov 11, 2004

And I'd like to see it done in four years. I think it is possible.

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Nov 10, 2004

My hope is that they can finally realize their aspirations for an independent democratic Palestine that is at peace with its neighbors.

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