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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Jul 26, 1992

I concur with the Secretary of the Interior's recommendations and am pleased to recommend designation of the 20 areas identified in the enclosed draft legislation as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System.

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Jul 26, 1992

The proposed additions represent the diversity of wilderness values in the State of Wyoming.

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Jul 26, 1992

I trust you to spend and save your money more wisely than a budget planner in Washington.

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Jul 26, 1992

I transmit herewith the annual report of the National Science Foundation for Fiscal Year 1991.

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Jul 26, 1992

I believe our heartbeat can be felt in places like Wyoming, Michigan, not Washington, DC.

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Jul 26, 1992

I urge the Congress to act expeditiously and favorably on the proposed legislation so that the natural resources of these WSAs in Wyoming may be protected and preserved.

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Jul 26, 1992

Why not trust the parents, the ones who are responsible for bringing these kids up?

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Jul 26, 1992

To lead a great Nation, you must first trust the people you lead.

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Jul 26, 1992

The rapid pace of technical innovation demands not only higher skills but also higher levels of educational achievement.

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Jul 26, 1992

To lead a great nation, you must first trust the people that you lead.

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Jul 26, 1992

We have committed $63 million over the past 2 years for humanitarian relief.

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Jul 26, 1992

We strongly support the proposals of U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

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Jul 25, 1992

I'm simply here to say that I'm glad that he cratered once again on this threatening.

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Jul 25, 1992

Iraq must and will be held to the standard of full compliance with Security Council Resolution 687.

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Jul 25, 1992

Our argument is with Saddam Hussein, the bully, the dictator, the brutal merchant of death.

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Jul 24, 1992

Well, I'm delighted. And thanks to the Commission members and also to the witnesses, or whatever we call them, these four families that shared this with us. I sit back there in Washington, and it really brings it home much more personally…

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Jul 24, 1992

Yes. Mayor Strauss. So we want you to know we have heard you. We know what your goal is, and we will do everything in our power to meet that goal and provide for a better future for the people of this country. And we thank you.

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Jul 23, 1992

I believe now that we have changed the world, we can change and renew America.

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Jul 23, 1992

It is a question of justice, of oaths sworn, of commitments kept.

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Jul 23, 1992

Our aim remains the fullest possible accounting for POW's and MIA's and nothing less.

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