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 17, 1991

This law provides a new structure for our Federal surface transportation programs.

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Dec 17, 1991

This bill will launch the postinterstate era of America's surface transportation system.

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Dec 17, 1991

The Interstate System has fundamentally changed transportation in America.

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Dec 17, 1991

America can't move ahead in the international marketplace any more rapidly than its infrastructure will allow.

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Dec 16, 1991

Absolutely. And we've been trying, but the time has come to try again.

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Dec 16, 1991

It is important to the national interest that up to $7,000,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.

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Dec 16, 1991

I would much prefer to see this matter handled through better education, through behavior.

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Dec 16, 1991

I do hereby proclaim December 21, 1991, as Basketball Centennial Day.

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Dec 16, 1991

I believe America 2000 can really fulfill the Federal Government's responsibility.

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Dec 16, 1991

To those wonderful kids in Derry, you do absolutely everything that your teachers and principals tell you to do.

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