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, 1992

January 21, 1992 The President and Mrs. Bush extend their sympathies to former Secretary of Health and Human Services Otis Bowen upon the death of his wife, Rose. As a member of the Cabinet in the Reagan administration, Secretary and Mrs…

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Jan 21, 1992

The second regional drug summit will be held in San Antonio, TX, February 26 and 27.

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Jan 21, 1992

We're entering an entirely different economic world than the one we grew up in, a new age of American competition in a fiercely challenging global marketplace.

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Jan 21, 1992

Let us redouble our efforts, both in public and private sector, to encourage alternatives such as adoption.

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Jan 21, 1992

I will continue to oppose and fight back attempts by Congress to expand Federal funding for abortions.

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Jan 21, 1992

The U.S. cannot and will not falter at the moment that these new States are struggling to embrace the very ideals that America was founded to foster and preserve.

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Jan 21, 1992

Since our own highly competitive electronics industry employs 2.4 million American workers, this would mean dramatic gains in exports and therefore in quality American jobs.

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Jan 21, 1992

I have full confidence in the American workers' competence, their ability.

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Jan 21, 1992

This agreement also highlights why foreign relations have never been as important to our well-being at home than they are now.

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Jan 21, 1992

I admire your conviction and dedication as you watch out for the most helpless members of our human family.

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Jan 20, 1992

The AMERICA 2000 proposal would help give low and middle-income families more of the same educational choices that wealthier families now have.

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Jan 20, 1992

I direct the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds under section 109 as it incorporates by reference section 301(b) of H.R. 3807 as passed the Senate on November 25, 1991.

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Jan 20, 1992

Many children need a head start, and we're going to make sure they get it.

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Jan 20, 1992

We've launched a comprehensive strategy to radically transform, radically transform America's schools.

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Jan 20, 1992

States and localities are moving to create such schools, and Federal assistance will help to develop these desperately needed reforms.

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Jan 16, 1992

And my thanks to the CATALYST team for showing me around this site.

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Jan 16, 1992

I feel strongly about that, and I appreciate those kind words of guidance in your invocation.

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Jan 16, 1992

Let me say to the young men and women that I've met today: Not long from now, these four walls will house the new Project CATALYST Center.

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Jan 16, 1992

This program is our plan to capture the spirit of programs like the ones that I've been privileged to see today.

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