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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Jun 14, 1989

Parents are best able to make decisions about their children, and they, not the government, should choose the child care they consider best.

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Jun 14, 1989

The national grasslands are home to a variety of plants, soils, minerals, and animals not found elsewhere.

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Jun 14, 1989

You guys don't let any disabilities stand in your way, and so it's up to us to make sure that discrimination doesn't stop you.

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Jun 14, 1989

H.R. 536 is objectionable because it would legislatively limit the Supreme Court's long-standing Feres doctrine.

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Jun 14, 1989

S. 5 decreases the range of child care choices available to parents.

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Jun 14, 1989

We Americans have been blessed with a fertile land of unparalleled beauty.

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Jun 14, 1989

Let us also remember our responsibility -- as individuals and as a Nation -- to cherish and protect the environment.

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Jun 14, 1989

I announce my intention to nominate Luigi R. Einaudi to be the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States.

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Jun 13, 1989

There should be no mistake. This matter goes to the very heart of my determination to clean up the abuses of the past among the savings and loans, about which every voter is entitled to be outraged.

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Jun 13, 1989

It is time for the American public and our administration to say that enough is enough.

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