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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 5, 2004

Too bad the senator would have America bend over backwards to satisfy a handful of governments with agendas different from our own. My opponent's alliance building strategy. Brush off your best friends, fawn over your critics, and that is…

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Oct 5, 2004

In the world after September 11th, that was a risk we could not afford.

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Oct 3, 2004

This is the first president to ever authorize federal funding for stem cell research.

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Oct 3, 2004

The culture of life is on the ballot, protecting the sanctity of life and protecting a society in America that respects and values life is also on the ballot.

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Oct 3, 2004

And that money will help keep the economy moving forward, and result in even more new jobs for American workers.

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Oct 3, 2004

The president has been very clear that he believes marriage is between a man and a woman and we need to protect the sanctity of marriage.

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Oct 3, 2004

The policies of my opponent are dangerous for world peace. If they were implemented, they would make this world not more peaceful but more dangerous.

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Oct 3, 2004

During his 20 years in the Senate, he's voted to raise your taxes 98 times.

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Sep 30, 2004

You can't expect to build alliance when you denigrate the contributions of those serving side by side with American troops in Iraq.

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Sep 30, 2004

I will never submit America's national security to an international test.

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Sep 30, 2004

Last night, Senator Kerry only continued his pattern of confusing contradictions.

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