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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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Oct 29, 1992

I don't support her choice of having abortion. The question was, if she had an abortion, what would I do? I'd love her. I'd hold her in my arms and comfort her. If she came to me for advice, I'd say, ``Hey, listen, I come down on the side…

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Oct 29, 1992

My response is they're wrong. They're right in the angst and the agony one feels in one's heart when you see those ghastly pictures of those starving kids. But it is the United States that has taken the lead in relief. And you've got a…

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Oct 29, 1992

My response is they're wrong. They're right in the angst and the agony one feels in one's heart when you see those ghastly pictures of those starving kids. But it is the United States that has taken the lead in relief. And you've got a…

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Oct 29, 1992

When you enter that voting booth, please ask yourself three commonsense questions:

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Oct 29, 1992

I am signing into law H.R. 429, the 'Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992.'

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Oct 29, 1992

I'll be darned if I know. I had a good meeting with him in the White House, and said, ``If you've got any specific suggestions, let me know.'' I never heard from him after that. I do have some differences with the Commission. The reason I…

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Oct 29, 1992

Good question. And I think we can do better on that. There's none that I know of in the Cabinet. We have, I think--you know, all these people, ``We have appointed more Asian Americans''--I believe I have, at high levels; not in the…

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Oct 29, 1992

A market-oriented water policy will create new jobs in the California economy.

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Oct 29, 1992

Well, I'm less inclined to say that, but-- [laughter]--but to be very candid with you, but look, how do they jump around? How does one poll have 10 points and the very same day the other one have 2 or 20 points and 3? Something's strange…

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Oct 29, 1992

Well, tax credits is a good idea, but I don't want-- level with you, there isn't enough money around when we're operating at these enormous deficits to do that. But the school choice will supplement your family income to permit them to go…

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Oct 29, 1992

Dana, I never thought anybody would ask such an intelligent question, because I've been running this campaign--you might think foreign affairs don't matter. Look--and this gives me a chance to hit it partially out of the park. Because of…

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