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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Jan 21, 2004

They make a lot of money and won't spend much. I'm sorry. I'm not saying they're overpaid. They're just not spending money.

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Jan 21, 2004

My job is to secure the homeland. That's exactly what we're going to do.

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Jan 21, 2004

The White House officially says they are not quite in political campaign mode, not just yet.

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Jan 21, 2004

This is not a press conference. This is my chance to help this lady put money in her pocket.

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Jan 13, 2004

I do not know where this journey will end. Yet we know this: human beings are headed into the cosmos.

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Jan 13, 2004

We know he has ties with al Qaeda. He's got connections with al Qaeda.

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Jan 13, 2004

We need to see and examine and touch for ourselves. And only human beings are capable of adapting to the inevitable uncertainties posed by space travel.

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Jan 11, 2004

Mr. Bush disputes his former Treasury secretary's charge that he was planning to topple Saddam Hussein from his first few days as president.

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Jan 11, 2004

September the 11th made me realize that America was no longer protected by oceans and we had to take threats very seriously.

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Jan 11, 2004

I stand strongly behind my commander in chief. And the art world just cannot fathom that.

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Jan 7, 2004

Our intelligence officials estimate that Saddam Hussein had the materials produce as much as 500 tons of sarin, mustard and VX nerve agent. In such quantities, these chemical agents could also kill untold thousands.

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