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 27, 1992

The regulatory burden that the Congress has placed on our banking system has reached a staggering level that prevents banks from providing the credit that is necessary to assure economic growth.

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Oct 27, 1992

We are fired up. Thank you. If I ever needed convincing, you have convinced me that we are going to win 4 more years on November 3d. This is fantastic. Wall to wall people. And thank you for that great welcome. May I salute Congressman…

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Oct 27, 1992

I give great credit to my predecessor, because you've got to go back 12 years.

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Oct 27, 1992

I would modestly give myself an A, because of what I just told her.

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Oct 27, 1992

We're going to show these critics and these naysayers that we are going to win.

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Oct 27, 1992

I don't want to mislead you, but I just don't think we can promise any such thing.

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Oct 27, 1992

Tell them I just signed a bill last week, and that bill goes after the deadbeat dads.

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Oct 26, 1992

Regulations October 26, 1992 The President today announced that the administration is issuing final regulations that will remove 10 million tons of sulfur dioxide from our air, cutting acid rain by about one-half. This major environmental…

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Oct 26, 1992

Education National Historic Site October 26, 1992 Today I am signing into law S. 2890, a bill to establish the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas, redesignate the Fort Jefferson National Monument as the…

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Oct 26, 1992

Education National Historic Site October 26, 1992 Today I am signing into law S. 2890, a bill to establish the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas, redesignate the Fort Jefferson National Monument as the…

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Oct 26, 1992

Fighting breast cancer has been -- and continues to be -- one of my health care priorities.

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