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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Jul 20, 1989

In man's heart, if not in fact, the day of the dictator is over.

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Jul 20, 1989

This proposal reflects the first major clean air legislation proposed by the executive branch in a decade.

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Jul 20, 1989

My proposal is designed to curb three major threats: acid rain, urban air pollution, and toxic air emissions.

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Jul 20, 1989

The totalitarian era is passing, its old ideas blown away like leaves from an ancient lifeless tree.

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Jul 20, 1989

For travel from home to first duty station and from the last duty station to home, the travel time included as active duty shall be the same as the allowable travel time based on the mode(s) of travel authorized, not to exceed actual…

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Jul 20, 1989

We are today taking an important step in this direction through a regulation being proposed by Secretary Sullivan.

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Jul 20, 1989

It is time to cooperate for clean air by passing a new Clean Air Act this year.

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Jul 19, 1989

Our hearts -- indeed, the hearts of all Americans -- go out to them in their time of sorrow.

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