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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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Jun 19, 2007

We're already seeing remarkable advances in science and therapeutic uses as stem cells drawn from adults and children.

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Jun 13, 2007

If you want to kill the bill, if you don't want to do what's right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it. You can use it to frighten people.

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Jun 13, 2007

So I call on the Senators to pass this amendment and show the American people that we're going to do our jobs of securing this border once and for all.

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Jun 13, 2007

Because I supported an amended that will provide $4.4 billion in immediate additional funding for securing our borders and enforcing our laws at the worksite.

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Jun 11, 2007

The president trying again today to sell it, but does he have enough clout to close the deal?

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Jun 11, 2007

Does this president have any political capital left, even with his own party?

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Jun 11, 2007

But those of us standing here believe now is the time to move a comprehensive bill that enforces our borders and has good workplace enforcement that doesn't grant automatic citizenship, that addresses this problem in a comprehensive way.

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Jun 10, 2007

Today, Mr. Bush reaffirmed his support for his longtime friend and aide.

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Jun 10, 2007

And I believe we can get it done. I'll see you at the bill signing.

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Jun 10, 2007

And tomorrow I'll be going to the Senate to talk about a way forward on the piece of legislation.

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Jun 6, 2007

Nothing is going to happen in terms of substantial reductions unless China and India participate.

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Jun 6, 2007

When you turn your heart and your life over to Christ, when you accept Christ as your savior, He changes your heart and changes your life.

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Jun 4, 2007

The areas where we share mutual interests, we work together. In other areas we have strong disagreements.

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May 30, 2007

The president today calling for a worldwide goal of reducing greenhouse gases.

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May 30, 2007

After the meeting Mr. Bush said he'll send a top aide to Baghdad to push Iraqi leaders to accept benchmarks to help end the war.

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May 29, 2007

Our citizens are offering comfort to millions who suffer, and restoring hope to those who feel forsaken.

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May 29, 2007

Application fees for immigrants who want to become Americans are doubling to almost $700.

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May 28, 2007

Bush, the dye has been cast, and the blood has been spilled, and there is no way to undo what you have done.

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May 28, 2007

And I promise this to the people of Darfur. The United States will not avert our eyes from a crisis that challenges the conscience of the world.

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May 27, 2007

The story today is going to be very discouraging to the American people.

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May 27, 2007

It is our country's destiny to emerge victorious in the war on terror.

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May 24, 2007

If the Iraqi government were to say, get out, he would have no choice but to get out.

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May 24, 2007

Abandoned our troops in combat by voting against the funding.

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