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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Dec 31, 1991

I hope they understand that legislation was not aimed at Australia.

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Dec 31, 1991

I wish all the people of Australia, too, a very happy New Year.

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Dec 31, 1991

The longer I am in this job, the more important true friends are.

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Dec 31, 1991

That's how you can tell a good friend; that's how you can tell an ally, when they lay it right out on the table.

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Dec 29, 1991

My highest priority is jobs, and I want us to build a foundation for sustained economic growth and an ever-increasing supply of good jobs for American workers.

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Dec 29, 1991

America can meet the challenges of the new world taking shape around us.

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Dec 26, 1991

We wish those families all the best as we approach the new year.

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Dec 26, 1991

Barbara and I send our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones as a result of this catastrophe.

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Dec 26, 1991

The President's decision recognizes the importance to U.S. national security of a viable domestic machine tool industry.

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Dec 26, 1991

The funds will also help to recover the cost of damaged personal property and allow the victims of the storms and floods to begin rebuilding their lives.

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Dec 26, 1991

This declaration will allow Federal funding to be made available to affected individuals and local governments.

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Dec 25, 1991

Foreign direct investment can help ease the adjustment problems facing countries moving from centrally administered to market-oriented economies.

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Dec 25, 1991

The rates of monthly basic pay... for members of the uniformed services are set forth at Schedule 8 attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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Dec 25, 1991

The rates of basic pay for members of the Senior Executive Service are set forth on Schedule 4 attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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Dec 25, 1991

The Office of Personnel Management is hereby designated and empowered to exercise the authority of the President...

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Dec 25, 1991

The rates of monthly basic pay and allowances for subsistence and quarters for members of the uniformed services provided for at Schedule 8 are effective on January 1, 1992.

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Dec 25, 1991

We are committed to our open investment policy in the United States, and we are aggressively seeking to open markets abroad.

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Dec 25, 1991

I am today reaffirming the unequivocal and long-standing support of the United States for a policy of free and open foreign direct investment among all nations.

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Dec 25, 1991

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 704 of Public Law 101 - 194;

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Dec 25, 1991

All countries, both sources and recipients, benefit from foreign direct investment.

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Dec 25, 1991

Throughout our Nation's history, foreign direct investment has played an important role in increasing economic growth and raising living standards.

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