George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
We appreciate the strong symbol of freedom that you have stood for. And we recognize the power of freedom to change societies and to change the world.
Bush's poll numbers on the economy, a new poll just came out today that showed 55 percent of Americans still disapprove of his handling of the economy.
If he wants to see the cows, he's more than welcome. He can come see the cows.
I consider Chirac a friend, and look forward to cooperation with Paris now on a new United Nations resolution, endorsing Iraq's political transition.
A sovereign Iraq deserves the full support of the international community.
I've got confidence in George Tenet. I've got confidence in the men and women who work at the CIA.
Like other totalitarian movements, the terrorists seek to impose a grim vision in which the (unintelligible) is crushed and every man and woman must think and live in colorless conformity.
If America were not fighting terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan and elsewhere what would these thousands of killers do, suddenly begin leading productive lives of service and charity?





