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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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Nov 2, 1992

This Ozone Man and Governor Clinton want to put fuel efficiency standards on the auto business of 40 to 45 miles per gallon and throw a lot of auto workers out of work. And we're not going to let them do that. Audience members. No-o-o!

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Nov 2, 1992

Bigger Government: He talks about Government investing. Government doesn't invest. It's small business that invests and creates jobs in this country. Clinton and the Ozone Man don't like to hear this, but--[applause]-- hey, wait a minute…

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Nov 2, 1992

Hey, wait a minute, before I go any further, we grant amnesty. I want this clearly understood. Grant amnesty to these guys over here. Aim your feelings--and I know you have them because every time somebody holds up one of those bumper…

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Nov 2, 1992

----playing his saxophone in the White House. Well, I told him, hold on, Bill, not so fast. Don't believe the pollsters; believe the American people. We are going to win the election. No, that's the way it works. You go to the polls, and…

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Nov 2, 1992

As a result, we crushed aggression. We lifted the spirits of America. We honored the Vietnam veterans as well as the veterans of Desert Storm. There was a very interesting announcement out of Baghdad, of all places, the other day, that…

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Nov 2, 1992

----$220 billion in new spending. That is trickle- down Government. And we do not need to go back to the failed days when you had a Democrat in the White House and Democrats running, the liberals running the Congress. Governor Clinton's…

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Nov 2, 1992

And in spite of the harassing from the media--listen, I've got to define the ground rules on the media. I love these signs, ``Annoy the Media. Reelect Bush.'' And every one of you know what that means. Every one of you know that there has…

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Nov 2, 1992

No problem. Put the parade on hold, Bill. Put it on hold, because it's not the pundits that matter; it's not the media back in Washington, DC, that matters. On Tuesday it is the voter, the American people that matter. Here's why we're…

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Nov 2, 1992

I know it's unfashionable to talk about faith, but I remember that cold day up in Camp David when we had to make this terrible decision about sending the sons and daughters of New Jersey into Desert Storm, into combat. And my experience in…

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Nov 2, 1992

But typical, one day he makes that statement in California, ``No more anywhere''; then he comes here and hedges and said he didn't say it. Then they played the tape to him right in Louisiana where he said, ``No more drilling anywhere.''…

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Nov 2, 1992

No, Arkansas changed its slogan from ``Land of Opportunity'' to ``Natural State.'' I want America to be the land of opportunity, and it is. It is. The worst news for Governor Clinton and the worst news for the liberals that control the…

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Nov 2, 1992

And in spite of the harassing from the media--listen, I've got to define the ground rules on the media. I love these signs, ``Annoy the Media. Reelect Bush.'' And every one of you know what that means. Every one of you know that there has…

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