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 3, 1992

The cold war is over, and America won, and the Soviet Union collapsed.

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Mar 3, 1992

Make no mistake about it, our credibility as a country has never ever been higher around the world.

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Mar 3, 1992

I do hereby proclaim March 1992 as Irish-American Heritage Month.

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Mar 3, 1992

There's something wrong when the rights of the criminal are more important than the rights of the victim.

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Mar 3, 1992

I think I've been a good President, and I want to be your President for another 4 years.

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Mar 3, 1992

Together we can finish what we've started, and we can move this country forward.

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Mar 3, 1992

We're doing well. We won everything, and we're going to keep on winning everything.

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Mar 3, 1992

Listen to the deal: 25 cents a day in temporary tax relief for 2 years for individuals, paid for, typically, by a large permanent tax increase.

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Mar 2, 1992

March 2, 1992 Barbara and I are greatly saddened by the death of Albert Bel Fay. Albert was a close personal friend, and we will miss him greatly. He was a Texan through and through. He was a leader in building the Republican Party in…

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Mar 2, 1992

Our victory in the cold war came from the kind of work performed by people here in this room.

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Mar 2, 1992

Faith, family: these are the values that sustain the greatest Nation on Earth.

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Mar 2, 1992

It is my conviction that children have a right to voluntary prayer in the public schools.

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Mar 2, 1992

After thorough review, I have determined that sanctions against Costa Rica, France, and Italy will not be imposed at this time while we continue to work toward an international dolphin conservation program in the ETP.

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Mar 2, 1992

I express admiration for the determination shown by President Zhelev and Prime Minister Dimitrov in advancing democracy and human rights.

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Mar 2, 1992

I believe the establishment clause has been a great boon to our country's religious life.

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Mar 2, 1992

We must do everything in our power to preserve the institution that nurtures faith, the family.

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Mar 2, 1992

We support Bulgaria as it undertakes this difficult transformation.

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