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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 6, 2016

I want to thank Senator Cardin for his tremendous leadership, for years, on human rights issues.

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May 17, 2016

A nation that can feed itself is a nation more secure.

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Apr 12, 2016

the greatest threat facing us is not ISIS but is global warming.

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Mar 16, 2016

President George H. W. Bush signed it.

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Mar 16, 2016

President George W. Bush expanded their scope and pace, and doubled their budgets.

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Feb 15, 2016

We do not need someone in the Oval Office who mirrors and inflames our anger and frustration.

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Feb 14, 2016

I came here for two reasons. One, because I care deeply about Jeb and, two, because I care deeply about our country.

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Feb 14, 2016

Strength is not empty rhetoric. It's not bluster. And in my experience, the strongest person usually isn't the loudest one in the room.

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Feb 14, 2016

There seems to be a lot of name calling going on. But I want to remind you what our good dad told me one time. Labels are for soup cans.

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Feb 14, 2016

I understand Americans are angry and frustrated. But we do not need someone in the oval office who mirrors and inflames our anger and frustration.

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Feb 9, 2016

We live in troubled times with a military deployed around the world. We need a strong leader.

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Dec 8, 2015

We are here today, together, to strengthen and reform U.N. peacekeeping because our common security demands it.

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Nov 3, 2015

We're a blessed nation because we can grow our own food. A nation that can feed its people is a nation more secure.

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Feb 11, 2015

a propaganda tool for our enemies and a distraction for our allies.

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Feb 4, 2015

the detention facility had become a propaganda tool for our enemies and a distraction for our allies.

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Dec 14, 2014

During questioning he had first disclosed what he thought was nominal information and then stopped all cooperation. We knew that Zubaydah had more information that can save innocent lives.

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Dec 9, 2014

Today we make a major step with the Energy Independence and Security Act. We make a major step toward reducing our dependence on oil, confronting global climate change, expanding the production of renewable fuels, and giving future…

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Nov 12, 2014

If we leave Iraq before our commanders say that we are ready we will be risking the future of Iraq.

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Sep 16, 2014

our war on terror begins with al-Qaeda and it will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated

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Dec 30, 2013

The Administration intends to issue the final rule on the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) by the end of 2013.

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Dec 11, 2013

We are fighting a new kind of war against determined enemies, and public servants long into the future will bear the responsibility to defend Americans against terror.

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Dec 4, 2013

As President Mandela as one of the great forces for freedom and equality of our time. He bore his burdens with dignity and grace, and our world was better off because of his example.

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Dec 2, 2013

Then Governor George W. Bush famously warned about that, quote, 'soft bigotry of low expectations.'

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Jul 31, 2013

the present Commonwealth is a non-incorporated territory, still under congressional authority, by virtue of the Territory Clause.

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