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 18, 1991

Cuba, once free and once under democracy, will have a real shot at forward movement in terms of helping their people through at a reinvigorated economy.

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Dec 18, 1991

The United States will continue to have the same role, a catalyst, not attempting to dictate solutions.

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Dec 18, 1991

He knows the pressures he faces all over the world to permit his people the very freedom that others have died for around the world.

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Dec 18, 1991

What we would like to do is see those matters discussed in substance.

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Dec 18, 1991

We have shown a lot of forbearance, and I want to see fairplay.

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Dec 18, 1991

When our trading partners provide U.S. companies the same kind of opportunities that their firms enjoy here, our workers can compete with anybody, anytime, anywhere.

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Dec 18, 1991

This legislation falls far short of the truly comprehensive reform proposal that my Administration sent to the Congress early this year.

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Dec 18, 1991

We will relentlessly pursue our mission to create jobs and restore prosperity for all Americans.

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Dec 18, 1991

I have signed into law S. 543, the 'Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991.'

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Dec 18, 1991

I think there is great affection in this country for New Zealanders, and I think there is in New Zealand for the United States.

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Dec 18, 1991

Engagement in the global marketplace affects the prices we pay for goods and services as well as the strength of a vibrant and growing economy.

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Dec 18, 1991

The Congress must shoulder its responsibility for not adopting proposals to make banks stronger and more competitive.

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Dec 18, 1991

American goods and services are higher quality and more competitive than ever before.

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Dec 17, 1991

This act will pump $11 billion into the economy immediately, supporting more than 600,000 jobs in fiscal 1992.

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Dec 17, 1991

I'm confident that we can outthink, outperform, outproduce anybody, anywhere.

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Dec 17, 1991

It's time we got the drunk drivers off the roads once and for all.

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Dec 17, 1991

We proposed to give those officials the discretion to use a major portion of their Federal surface transportation funds on the improvements that would best meet local needs.

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Dec 17, 1991

The new law gives us the means to improve our surface transportation system in the years to come.

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Dec 17, 1991

I prefer to lead, and I demanded a national transportation strategy that builds a foundation for the future.

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Dec 17, 1991

We Americans are inspired by the idea that tomorrow can be better than today.

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Dec 17, 1991

I commend the major sponsors of this legislation for staying the course.

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