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 2, 1989

Each of you, with your academic diligence and your intellect and a lot of hard work, have won the oldest and largest national high school competition in the entire country.

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Mar 2, 1989

For these reasons, secondary boycotts are not permitted in any other sector of the economy.

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Mar 2, 1989

We cannot allow an isolated labor-management dispute to disrupt the Nation's entire transportation system.

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Mar 2, 1989

The American people's determination to cooperate in a way that will reduce the flow of drugs into this country...

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Mar 2, 1989

I urge responsible labor officials not to try to influence resolution of this dispute by disrupting the Nation's transportation systems through secondary boycotts against uninvolved parties.

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Mar 2, 1989

I'm confident that this mission of the Attorney General will be fruitful.

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Mar 1, 1989

Education is nothing less than the very heart of our civilization.

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Mar 1, 1989

I'm flattered to be in the company of the most accomplished members of a most important profession.

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Mar 1, 1989

I hope that this teacher's award program keeps all levels of our educational system focused on the need to show good teachers that we appreciate their dedication.

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Mar 1, 1989

Teachers enjoy the immense satisfaction of raising the sights of the next generation.

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