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 25, 1992

It is imperative that homeowners not only install but also maintain smoke detectors.

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Sep 25, 1992

We are the United States of America, the envy of the entire world.

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Sep 25, 1992

Residential fires remain our Nation's number one fire problem.

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Sep 25, 1992

The family is our strength, and the family needs to be supported, not divided.

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Sep 24, 1992

The NPS already regulates and controls advertising, commercial activities, and special events to protect natural and cultural park resources throughout the Nation.

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Sep 24, 1992

When the shouting is finished and all this campaign winds down to its end, it will come down to a very personal and serious decision for every American: What kind of tomorrow do you want?

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Sep 24, 1992

You've got to work night and day to open those markets for American workers.

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Sep 24, 1992

Such a restriction is unnecessary and may have undesirable and unintended consequences.

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Sep 24, 1992

I shall continue to exercise the powers at my disposal to retain the export control system, including the antiboycott provisions.

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Sep 24, 1992

The Corridor has not met the finding of 'national significance' that is required to qualify it for status as an 'affiliated area' of the National Park System.

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Sep 24, 1992

The worst environment of all is to be cold, broke, and unemployed.

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Sep 24, 1992

I hope you know just how important that is not just to Motorola but to the entire country.

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Sep 24, 1992

The source of our success has always been the immense power of entrepreneurial capitalism.

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Sep 24, 1992

I take great pride in the fact that it was under my Presidency that Poland is free and they are democratic.

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Sep 24, 1992

Our defining challenge in the nineties is to win the economic competition, to win the peace.

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Sep 24, 1992

By circumscribing the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior to appoint the Commission's members, the bill violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

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Sep 24, 1992

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate William Lucas.

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Sep 24, 1992

The bill would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to give up one of the last remaining sites that it controls in the District of Columbia that can be used for cost-effective housing of Federal agencies.

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Sep 24, 1992

I declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to deal with the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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