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 28, 1992

Well, I can't hold out for any hope for saying I want interest rates to go up. I mean, I am proud that they're down. And families that are overburdened on interest are being able to refinance their homes. So I can't say to you they should…

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Oct 28, 1992

Okay, if I get going too long--I get wound up on the answers. So please, you, whoever's the master of ceremonies say, ``Please keep it short, sir,'' because I know I don't want to abuse the process here. Infrastructure Funding

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Oct 28, 1992

You know what's happening? You know what's happening? These guys feel it slipping away from them. They know we're on the move. They know we're going forward. I feel sorry for them. Here's the way we're going to do it: We're going to open…

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Oct 28, 1992

That's a good question. I don't know if you all heard it. The year of the woman, why should women vote for me? She remembers the first year that women voted. I believe that we've got good programs: Women, Infants and Children, for example…

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Oct 28, 1992

Today I am signing into law S. 2481, the 'Indian Health Amendments of 1992.'

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Oct 28, 1992

Today I have signed into law S. 2679, the 'Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act.'

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Oct 28, 1992

We're going to do that after this. You may be--let's see, you're 90--I don't want to--we're in the historical society here. My dad was born here and grew up here. Maybe he might have taken you to the prom someplace. I'll have to come back…

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Oct 28, 1992

I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

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Oct 27, 1992

Today I am signing into law H.R. 5334, the 'Housing and Community Development Act of 1992.'

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