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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Mar 23, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate William H. Taft IV to be the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO.

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Mar 23, 1989

By enriching our lives and our children's lives, it can shape America's dreams of the 21st century.

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Mar 23, 1989

It speaks to our capacity to dare and to dream the impossible.

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Mar 23, 1989

Let me just take a second to salute Dr. Fletcher, whose name has become almost synonymous with NASA's.

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Mar 21, 1989

We have got to win the war on drugs for Everett Hatcher and all those of your profession who have given their lives to free America of drug abuse.

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