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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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Aug 22, 1992

Now, wait a minute. This is a fact. He has actually proposed already, isn't even in there yet, and he's proposed raising Government spending by $220 billion and raising taxes, the biggest increase in history, by $150 billion. We cannot…

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Aug 21, 1992

Wow. Thank you very, very much. This is good for the soul. Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!

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Aug 21, 1992

It is fundamental that we restore and strengthen the American family.

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Aug 21, 1992

Something's wrong when kids can get birth control in school but can't say a prayer in school.

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Aug 21, 1992

If the Congress sends me any bill spending one penny more than I requested, I will veto it fast.

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Aug 21, 1992

We believe in a strong defense, in strong families, in leaving the world a better place for our children.

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Aug 21, 1992

I happen to believe that all human life is precious, born or unborn.

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Aug 21, 1992

I believe our Government is too big, and it spends too much of your money.

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Aug 21, 1992

And then go tell the gridlocked Congress and Governor Clinton: If you can't run with the big dogs, stay under the porch.

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Aug 21, 1992

The reason we'll win is we're talking about entirely different directions for this country, different agenda.

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Aug 20, 1992

Thank you very much. Audience members. Hit 'em again! Hit 'em again, harder, harder! Hit 'em again! Hit 'em again, harder, harder!

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Aug 20, 1992

We have a lot to be proud of, a lot. Some want to rewrite history, want to skip over the struggle, claim the outcome was inevitable. And while the U.S. postwar strategy was largely bipartisan, the fact remains that the liberal McGovern…

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Aug 20, 1992

Labor Dispute Arbitrator August 20, 1992 On August 18, 1992, the President received for his review the decision of the arbitrator in the one remaining railway labor dispute associated with the shutdown of the Nation's railroads in late…

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Aug 20, 1992

I believe that, come November 3d, my opponent and his saxophone will be playing that old Buck Owens classic, 'It's Crying Time.'

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Aug 20, 1992

I'm going to do the same thing with the Governor of Arkansas, wrap him to the gridlocked Congress.

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Aug 20, 1992

I think the Republican National Committee, under Rich Bond and Jeanie Austin's leadership, put on the best convention that we've ever had.

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