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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Nov 8, 1991

This is too beautiful a day to give my 45 minute speech, don't you think, or not?

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Nov 7, 1991

H.R. 2837 would create counterproductive, inefficient programs by providing incentives to expand surplus production and then paving producers to reduce production.

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Nov 7, 1991

All you have to do is go back a little further into history to understand why I'm saying this.

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Nov 7, 1991

I call upon all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate programs and activities and by learning how to prevent accidental poisonings among children.

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Nov 7, 1991

I'm not interested in higher tax cuts [increases] on the American people.

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Nov 7, 1991

In FY 1992, food stamp recipients and school cafeterias would have to spend at least an additional $100 million to maintain their purchases of dairy products.

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Nov 7, 1991

H.R. 2837 would raise the milk price support level, then impose an inequitable and complex scheme that only partially deals with the budgetary and other problems that would arise from a price support increase.

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Nov 7, 1991

The proposed price support increase in the bill is particularly unacceptable.

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Nov 7, 1991

There is no valid scientific, medical or food safety reason for this prohibition.

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Nov 7, 1991

I think there's more I can do to empathize, to make clear what AIDS is and what it isn't.

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Nov 7, 1991

It was a privilege for me as President of the United States to have this time with the Holy Father.

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Nov 7, 1991

This would undermine prices received by other livestock producers, and/or increase the cost of meat purchases and other efforts funded by the Government and dairy producers to ameliorate the effects on livestock prices.

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Nov 6, 1991

I'm just going to not leave here until every single member of NATO understands that.

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Nov 6, 1991

It is in the interest of the United States to do this, as well as in the interest of the alliance.

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Nov 5, 1991

It is prudent to be around here when the Congress is still in session.

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Nov 5, 1991

I view this as a very important part of the responsibilities of the President.

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Nov 5, 1991

It is truly unfortunate that the State next door in Louisiana do not have the choice between two good men.

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