George H.W. Bush

Creating jobs is the number one issue.

I think that we've got a good message now to take to the American people.

No longer will we tell Rich to cool his jets.

The reason it will work is because it's true.

I want to unfetter small business, not stick a new tax on them.

It's a very easy plan. What you do is you tax people less, and the Government spends less.

We are the most respected nation in the world.

Let's try again to get something done for every family in America.

Cabinet August 19, 1992 President Bush yesterday commented in a PBS interview that there would undoubtedly be changes in the Cabinet in the second term. He said this would be a normal situation historically, and he did not refer to any…

May I address myself to the gentleman's question? Our administration last year spent $4.3 billion on AIDS. That is 10 times as much for a person sick with AIDS as we spend on cancer. This year, we've asked for $4.9 billion, the highest…

As I was saying--that guy--hey, listen, for those of you who haven't been around my line of work lately, this is normal. Don't get worried. [Laughter] Don't get worried. But let me just say this. I saw a demonstration out there on the…

I'm grateful to the arbitrator for his work in resolving this dispute.

I will not disapprove this decision.

I stake my claim on a very simple philosophy: To lead a great nation, you must first trust the people that you lead.

I was referring only to the routine departure of Cabinet members that historically occurs in a second term.

As long as I am President, no madman will get his finger on the nuclear trigger.

I trust the people, not a new Government bureaucracy, to fix our health care system.

The American people are going to say, I trust President George Bush because he's made the tough decisions and he's conducted himself with honor and decency in that office.

Let me be clear where I stand: Everybody has a right to protest, but I have a right to stand with our law enforcement people who have to put these protests in the proper perspective.

I am proud of our total victory in the cold war.

There would undoubtedly be changes in the Cabinet in the second term.

I couldn't help but notice an interview that my opponent gave to the USA Today last week. It was absolutely incredible-- -- Audience members. Boo-o-o!

It’s grassroots of America, determined to make life better for these kids, that have me inspired.

Sixty percent less use of cocaine among the teenagers in this country, that is dramatic progress in the last 3 years.

It's not ready, no. [Laughter] Note: The President spoke at 4:45 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White House upon his arrival from Camp David, MD. In his remarks, he referred to Rolf Ekeus, Executive Director, United Nations Special…