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 13, 1989

We cannot offer protection against fate, but we can prevent the compounding of a tragedy so that a death or an illness doesn't leave a bitter legacy of poverty or despair for a whole family.

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Mar 13, 1989

Keep up your commitment, keep up that commitment to fight against bigotry wherever it may surface.

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Mar 13, 1989

Without insurance, the loss of a spouse could mean the loss of a home.

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Mar 13, 1989

Rest assured that my administration will work to uphold this principle as the very cornerstone of our freedom.

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Mar 13, 1989

When local governments cannot install playgrounds, when businesses are bankrupted, then it is time to consider limiting some of these outrageous settlements.

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Mar 12, 1989

We've got to see that the great cities -- indeed, some of rural America -- that they are no longer held hostage to the crack dealers.

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Mar 12, 1989

All friends of Sudan, of which I am one, urge those responsible for the continuation of this war to agree to an early cease-fire.

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Mar 12, 1989

I've said before that we have more will than wallet, but the only limits on our will are the limits we place on ourselves.

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Mar 12, 1989

There really is no greater test of America's greatness than its challenge on meeting this great challenge of drugs.

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Mar 12, 1989

I have chosen Bill Bennett to be the commanding general in the drug war.

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