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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Sep 17, 1991

This is a clear violation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 707, which permits the use of helicopters without condition.

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Sep 17, 1991

Let me put it in the words of someone who says it best, not a famous writer or singer, a 20-year-old from here who served in the Persian Gulf, Mike Averett, Jr.

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Sep 17, 1991

Good science hastens our progress toward a cleaner environment.

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Sep 17, 1991

History records that when Brigham Young first stood overlooking the Wasatch Front and saw Salt Lake, he uttered the now-famous words, 'This is the place.'

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Sep 17, 1991

Together, let's show how America's most precious resource is America's ability to care.

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Sep 15, 1991

This designation symbolizes our commitment to finding new ways to produce and use energy that is cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable.

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Sep 15, 1991

Renewable energy does reduce demand upon our other finite natural resources.

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Sep 15, 1991

It is my view that the less debate we have on these contentious issues now, the better.

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Sep 15, 1991

We remain committed to establishing diplomatic relations with the government which emerges from free and fair internationally monitored elections.

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Sep 15, 1991

The larger urban areas are not dependent upon Federal subsidies.

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Sep 15, 1991

No specific aid package and no specific food or other humanitarian assistance package.

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Sep 15, 1991

Clearly, if the missiles were not aimed at the United States, it would facilitate a lot of things.

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Sep 15, 1991

The whole policy is based on bringing these people together and bringing peace to the area.

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Sep 15, 1991

We must keep America on the cutting edge of new technologies.

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Sep 15, 1991

Furnishing assistance to Jordan would be beneficial to the peace process in the Middle East.

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