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 16, 1991

I declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to deal with the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Oct 16, 1991

I call on all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Oct 16, 1991

The Department of Commerce has continued to administer the system of export controls, including antiboycott provisions, contained in the Export Administration Regulations.

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Oct 16, 1991

I'd like to see you limit the sports pages to scores and standings.

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Oct 16, 1991

If the Administration's amendments are adopted, the Administration would support S. 596.

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Oct 16, 1991

We continued to address the threat to the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States posed by the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

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Oct 16, 1991

The potential total Federal exposure for fines and penalties related to this situation could range up to about $5 billion per year.

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Oct 15, 1991

I want to go forward with the swearing-in as soon as possible.

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Oct 15, 1991

I think I owe the people my observations and, more importantly, some suggestions to improve the process.

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Oct 15, 1991

That work-scholarship program of theirs shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

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Oct 15, 1991

The magnitude of the reductions in funding would significantly impact the Intelligence Community's ability to meet today's intelligence challenges.

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Oct 15, 1991

This whole concept that you all represent and believe in is really the best and most fundamental way we can of helping others.

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Oct 15, 1991

I think there's general agreement around the country and certainly in the Senate that the present process is simply not fair.

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Oct 14, 1991

History teaches that the consequences of war echo far beyond the battlefield.

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Oct 14, 1991

Country music is honest, good-natured music played with style and spirit.

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Oct 14, 1991

To listen to a country and western song is to hear the story of America set to music.

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