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 22, 1992

The other two-thirds constitute a vast, untapped source of knowledge, skills, and talent.

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Sep 22, 1992

Here in the United States, centuries-old Judaic law and tradition helped to shape the fundamental moral vision on which our Nation was founded.

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Sep 22, 1992

I can tell you this, that of all the experiences in my life, starting a business and working for a living and meeting a payroll and fighting with the regulators trained me for this job better than any other facet of my career.

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Sep 22, 1992

Every time we cast our ballot at the voting booth, every time we join in prayer at our place of worship, we Americans enjoy the liberty and self-government that have been preserved for us by the courage and sacrifices of others.

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Sep 22, 1992

H.R. 5620 provides $10.6 billion in emergency funding for disaster programs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and a number of other departments and agencies.

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Sep 22, 1992

The United States has long been the world's leading champion of the rights of individuals.

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Sep 22, 1992

I believe that our legal system is out of control and headed for a crash.

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Sep 22, 1992

Barbara joins me in wishing you L'Shanah Tova -- may you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year.

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Sep 22, 1992

I congratulate the business and industry leaders and community leaders from all walks of life who are working together to implement the ADA.

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Sep 22, 1992

I am pleased to offer greetings to American Jews and to Jewish men, women, and children in Israel and around the world as you observe the High Holy Days.

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Sep 22, 1992

This will make urgently needed assistance available immediately.

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Sep 22, 1992

It's about freeing up the businesses from red tape and the excesses of regulation.

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Sep 22, 1992

This year, the High Holy Days are also marked by a special sense of hope, as the people of the Diaspora welcome improved prospects for peace among Israel and her Arab neighbors.

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Sep 21, 1992

We are the most respected, freest, greatest nation on the face of the Earth, and I want to lead you for 4 more years.

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Sep 21, 1992

Don't listen to the other side -- Americans never retreat. We always compete, and we always win.

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Sep 21, 1992

I want to emphasize again that my bill will help where the concern is most acute.

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Sep 21, 1992

I have always supported employer policies to give time off for a child's birth or adoption or for family illness.

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