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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Oct 22, 1991

I am absolutely convinced that we have the finest intelligence service in the world.

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Oct 22, 1991

Civil justice reform is absolutely essential to our country's well-being.

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Oct 22, 1991

Litigation counsel shall make reasonable attempts to resolve a dispute expeditiously and properly before proceeding to trial.

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Oct 22, 1991

I have chosen a vigorous new leader to be the Director of Central Intelligence, Bob Gates.

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Oct 22, 1991

Changing the rules only months before the election cycle is to begin is inappropriate.

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Oct 22, 1991

Americans understand that civil justice reform means growth, competitiveness, and jobs.

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Oct 22, 1991

I may well turn out to be the last American President of World War II vintage.

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Oct 22, 1991

It attempts to address, retroactively, certain 1990 problems for which verifiable crop loss information is no longer available.

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Oct 22, 1991

The Federal Government is the largest single consumer of legal resources.

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Oct 22, 1991

Litigation counsel shall take steps to seek sanctions against opposing counsel and opposing parties where appropriate.

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Oct 22, 1991

The Committee bill goes far beyond what is necessary to address severely affected areas.

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Oct 22, 1991

It is clear that the Committee's action will signal to farmers that 'disaster' assistance is a regular and predictable supplement to existing farm subsidies.

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Oct 22, 1991

We view this conference as having the potential to bring true peace and security to the region.

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Oct 21, 1991

We rejoice with Mr. Jesse Turner and his family at his release after so many years in unjust captivity.

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Oct 21, 1991

The United States and Czechoslovakia are bound by a commitment to the fundamental principles of democracy, human liberty and the rule of law.

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Oct 21, 1991

The United States welcomes the increasing cooperation undertaken by Czechoslovakia and other countries of the region, and believes that such cooperation will help assure the irreversibility of democratic change and the peaceful settlement…

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Oct 21, 1991

The bill contains mandatory allocations of highway obligation authority to urban areas.

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Oct 21, 1991

The bill does not adequately fund the National Highway System (NHS).

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Oct 21, 1991

The United States hopes to assist Czechoslovakia in making the transition to a free market economy as rapid and as smooth as possible.

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