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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Aug 6, 1989

It is an inspiration to be here today among America's finest and to honor a great Department and its great traditions.

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Aug 3, 1989

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish a Commission on Aviation Security and Terrorism, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Aug 3, 1989

It is badly needed, and must be enacted without further delay.

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Aug 3, 1989

I announced my intention to nominate Joan D. Aikens to be a member of the Federal Election Commission.

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Aug 2, 1989

The Committee's recommendation would severely compromise the Administration's objective of providing adequate defense capabilities within constrained resources.

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Jul 31, 1989

We are prepared to provide Poland with up to $50 million in food aid in fiscal year 1990.

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Jul 31, 1989

William P. Albrecht will continue to serve as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the term expiring April 13, 1993.

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Jul 30, 1989

We are committed in the administration to strengthening our trade, eliminating that imbalance; and that means, of course, strengthening our own competitiveness.

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Jul 30, 1989

I think it is good to have a Chief of Staff who knows how the Governors function and the importance of the Governors in this whole Federalist system.

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Jul 30, 1989

I hereby request the Secretary of State to notify the Government of Indonesia that the date on which works of Indonesian nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the Republic of Indonesia are entitled to protection under…

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Jul 30, 1989

I do declare and proclaim that the conditions specified in section 104(b)(5) of title 17 of the United States Code have been satisfied in the Republic of Indonesia with respect to works of which one or more of the authors is, on the date…

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