I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, and now I intend to spend it.
George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
Let me put it to you this way, I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, now I intend to spend it.
So today I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent. To make this nation stronger and better, I will need your support, and I will work to earn it.
I see a great day coming for our country, and I am eager for the work ahead.
The voters turned out in record numbers and delivered an historic victory.
I pray for strength, I pray for wisdom, I pray for our troops in harm's way.
We're not going to let him tax you for 20 years on the largest national security issues. He has been consistently wrong.
Finish line is in sight. And I just want to assure you I got the energy and the optimism and the enthusiasm to cross the line.
Now, if you're a voter that believes that the president of the United States should say what he means and does what he says and keeps his word, I ask you to come stand with me.
I've gotten up every morning thinking about how to better protect our country. I will never relent in defending America, whatever it takes.





