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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Mar 4, 1992

We will not stand by and see either our local economies and jobs literally 'dried up' by drought or our valuable refuges and wetlands parched by lack of water.

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Mar 4, 1992

It is in the American tradition that neighbor helps neighbor in times of burden.

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Mar 4, 1992

I urge all Americans to gather together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, in thanksgiving to Almighty God.

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Mar 4, 1992

Something is wrong when you're as likely to serve your neighbor a subpoena as a cup of coffee.

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Mar 4, 1992

Today I am signing into law H.R. 355, the 'Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.'

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Mar 4, 1992

This is only a first step -- but a very positive one for California agriculture.

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Mar 4, 1992

I believe we must help people worried about providing for their families.

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Mar 3, 1992

March 3, 1992 Thanks to the Republican voters of Georgia, we are another step closer to our goal of winning every primary and caucus. After the votes are counted in Maryland and Colorado, I'm confident our campaign will be seven-for-seven…

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Mar 3, 1992

And I guarantee you, we will meet every single challenge, each and every one of them.

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Mar 3, 1992

The last thing our economy needs now is a $100 billion tax hike.

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Mar 3, 1992

I think we believe in the same things, in the same values, the same important things.

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Mar 3, 1992

More than 200,000 workers in Florida owe their jobs to manufactured exports.

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