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 22, 1992

I hope that many middle- and low-income families who dream of a college education for their children will find that this legislation helps to make their dreams a reality.

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Jul 22, 1992

Our system of higher education is indeed the best in the entire world because it's rooted in the American ideals that make it excellent, accessible, and accountable.

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Jul 22, 1992

This unjustified UMWA bailout is highly objectionable from both an employment and health policy perspective.

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Jul 22, 1992

This legislation is not perfect, but it moves in the direction of these principles.

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Jul 22, 1992

We now have the best system of colleges and universities in the world.

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Jul 22, 1992

It won't be done with headlines; it won't be done with slogans, or even money alone.

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Jul 22, 1992

Increased competition is the only way to ensure that cable legislation will benefit, rather than harm, American consumers.

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Jul 22, 1992

I am pleased to sign the 'Higher Education Amendments of 1992.'

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Jul 22, 1992

This provision may pose a likelihood of financial exposure for the United States based on a compensable taking of private property.

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Jul 22, 1992

This plan would provide for modern-day extraction of the potentially valuable mineral resources while protecting and preserving the mining town's historic values and environmental integrity.

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Jul 22, 1992

H.R. 450 would essentially give subsurface mineral rights to the surface owner without fair compensation to the United States.

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Jul 22, 1992

This increase in direct spending should be offset in the bill.

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Jul 21, 1992

And Use of Petroleum and Natural Gas July 21, 1992 To the Congress of the United States: As required by section 403(c) of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, as amended (42 U.S.C. 8373(c)), I hereby transmit the 13th annual…

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Jul 21, 1992

We want Iraq to comply with the United Nations resolution. And we are insisting that they comply with the U.N. resolution. But I know nothing about the other at all. Note: The exchange began at 10:20 a.m. on the South Lawn at the White…

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Jul 21, 1992

It would raise cable operating costs by $760 million to $1 billion annually.

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Jul 21, 1992

The action of the FCC... is an important step toward competition.

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Jul 21, 1992

Stopping drugs will also strengthen the family, reaffirming values like discipline and self-reliance.

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Jul 21, 1992

All executive departments and agencies shall expeditiously review all documents, files, and other materials pertaining to American POWs and MIAs lost in Southeast Asia for the purposes of declassification.

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Jul 21, 1992

We're here today to pay tribute to some extraordinary men and women.

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Jul 21, 1992

Competition, rather than reregulation, creates the most substantial benefits for consumers.

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