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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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Jan 11, 2009

When I get out of here, I'm getting off the stage. I believe there ought to be, you know, one person in the klieg lights at a time. I've had my time in the klieg lights.

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Jan 11, 2009

Is, when I get out of here, I'm getting off the stage. I believe there ought to be, you know, one person in the klieg lights at a time. I have had my time in the klieg lights.

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Jan 11, 2009

People say, 'Well, the federal response was slow.' Don't tell me the federal response was slow when there was 30,000 people pulled off roofs right after the storm passed.

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Jan 11, 2009

Sometimes the biggest disappointments will come from your so-called friends. And there'll be disappointments. I promise you. He'll be disappointed.

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Jan 11, 2009

And, clearly, putting a 'Mission Accomplished' on an aircraft carrier was a mistake. It sent the wrong message.

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Jan 11, 2009

Don't tell me the federal response was slow when there was 30,000 people pulled off roofs right after the storm passed.

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Jan 11, 2009

The greatest challenge that Obama faces is an attack on our homeland.

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Jan 11, 2009

People said the federal response was slow. Don't tell me the federal response was slow when there was 30,000 people pulled off roofs right after the storm passed.

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Jan 11, 2009

And then he'll walk in the Oval Office and there'll be a moment when the responsibilities of the president land squarely on his shoulders.

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Jan 6, 2009

We want you to succeed. Whether we're a Democrat or Republican, we care deeply about this country.

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Jan 4, 2009

Any cease fire must have the conditions in it so that Hamas does not use Gaza as a place from which to launch rockets.

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Jan 4, 2009

Any cease-fire must have the conditions in it, so that Hamas does not use Gaza as a place from which to launch rockets.

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