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 25, 1991

The United States provides foreign investors fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory treatment as a matter of both law and practice.

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Dec 25, 1991

It helps our economy maintain investment, which is vital to our economic performance and international competitiveness.

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Dec 25, 1991

This policy provides the means for economies to grow and to prosper.

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Dec 25, 1991

It is important to reaffirm our commitment to an open investment policy.

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Dec 25, 1991

Like domestic investment, foreign direct investment stimulates growth, creates jobs, fosters competition, and facilitates the creation and exchange of goods, services, and innovative techniques.

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Dec 25, 1991

Foreign investors should not be treated differently from domestic investors.

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Dec 24, 1991

Together we negotiated historic reductions in chemical, nuclear, and conventional forces and reduced the risk of a nuclear conflict.

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Dec 19, 1991

Today's lowering of the Federal Reserve discount rate from 4.5 percent to 3.5 percent is a significant step.

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Dec 19, 1991

This legislation is designed for the laudable purpose of protecting the privacy rights of telephone users.

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Dec 19, 1991

I fully expect that the Commission will use these authorities to ensure that the requirements of the Act are met at the least possible cost to the economy.

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Dec 19, 1991

Let us renew our determination to ensure that all, born and unborn, receive the protection and care they deserve.

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Dec 19, 1991

Today I have signed into law S. 1462, the 'Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.'

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Dec 19, 1991

I commend this latest Federal Reserve Board action which will significantly help our efforts to turn the economy around and get America back to work.

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Dec 19, 1991

I hope to sign legislation, early in the next session of the Congress, to honor Representative Udall in a constitutionally permissible fashion.

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Dec 19, 1991

Although the bill has a worthy goal, it would violate the Constitution.

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Dec 19, 1991

I stress that I am withholding my signature for constitutional reasons alone.

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Dec 19, 1991

Lower interest rates are important to spurring economic growth and creating jobs and investments.

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Dec 18, 1991

I have decided to sign this legislation today because of the critical need to replenish the Bank Insurance Fund.

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Dec 18, 1991

I herewith report three new and two revised deferrals of budget authority for FY 1992 now totaling $3,944,898,210.

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Dec 18, 1991

They were here with me today because they care about American jobs.

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