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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Sep 5, 2004

Big bounce for Bush. New poll numbers give the president a big lead. And the Kerry camp looks for new blood from some old campaigners.

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Sep 5, 2004

The bounce is the thing. Bush got it, Kerry didn't. What does it mean?

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Sep 5, 2004

After voting for the war, but against funding it, after saying he would have voted for the war even knowing everything we know today, my opponent woke up this morning with new campaign advisers and yet another new position. Suddenly, he's…

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Sep 2, 2004

Only four United States senators voted to authorize the use of force and then voted against funding our troops. Two of those senators were my opponent and his running mate.

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Sep 2, 2004

Yes, tax the rich, you know what that means. They dodge, you pay...

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Sep 2, 2004

If you voted against the bipartisan Defense of Marriage Act, which my predecessor signed, you are not the candidate of conservative values. If you consistently vote against the rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment, as my opponent has…

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Sep 1, 2004

I believe this nation wants steady, consistent, principled leadership. And that is why, with your help, we will win this election.

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Aug 31, 2004

I think he's probably going to say the war on terrorism will end in a tie. I think that's what he's going to say, he's going to take the middle ground.

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Aug 30, 2004

We meet today at a time of war for our country, a war we did not start, yet one that we will win.

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Aug 30, 2004

In this different kind of war, we may never sit down at a peace table. But make no mistake about it, we are winning, and we will win.

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