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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Oct 21, 2004

If America shows uncertainty or weakness in this decade, the world will drift toward tragedy. This will not happen on my watch.

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Oct 21, 2004

When a mother is looking forward to having a baby, the last thing she needs is uncertainty about her health care.

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Oct 21, 2004

My opponent and I have a different vision about how to keep America secure.

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Oct 20, 2004

He has voted 10 times against medical liability reform during his Senate career. This year, when the Senate considered bills to protect OB-GYNs and trauma physicians, Senator Kerry opposed them.

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Oct 20, 2004

even in camouflage, his opponent can't hide from his liberal record

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Oct 20, 2004

When it comes to health care, Senator Kerry's prescription is bigger government with higher costs. My reforms will lower costs and give more control and choices to the American people.

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Oct 19, 2004

He has voted to raise taxes 98 times. I want to remind you, he voted to tax Social Security benefits.

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Oct 19, 2004

We stand for a culture of life in which every person matters and every being counts. We stand for marriage and family, which are the foundations of our society.

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Oct 19, 2004

Confusing food programs with terrorist killings reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the war we face, and that is very dangerous thinking.

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Oct 19, 2004

Iraq is no diversion but a central commitment in the war on terror.

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Oct 18, 2004

My opponent will say anything he thinks will benefit him politically at the time.

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Oct 18, 2004

At a time of great challenge in the world, the commander in chief must stand on principle, not on the shifting sands of political convenience.

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