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 3, 1991

Be nice to my wife tomorrow because I don't want her coming home grumpy.

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Sep 3, 1991

I salute Paul's efforts to energize the Peace Corps by recruiting a wider representation of volunteers from all backgrounds and all regions of the country.

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Sep 3, 1991

I am also proud of his efforts to bring to the American classroom the Peace Corps' knowledge of the world through programs like World Wise Schools and the Peace Corps' Fellows/USA.

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Sep 3, 1991

The World Wise Schools program has exposed over 60,000 American students to the international experiences of Peace Corps volunteers stationed throughout the world.

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Sep 2, 1991

I encourage the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Sep 2, 1991

America has demonstrated to the world that when individuals have the freedom to pursue their dreams and to put their talents and ideas to work, we all benefit.

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Sep 2, 1991

The future of American education depends on more than what happens in the classroom or around the kitchen table.

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Sep 2, 1991

If we want better schools, we should set off a competition for the best schools.

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Sep 2, 1991

These hardworking men and women are contributing to the economic development of their communities, and they are creating jobs and opportunities for their neighbors.

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Sep 2, 1991

I'm sure you all feel the opening-day jitters that come with each day, each school year.

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Sep 2, 1991

Parents: Don't make the mistake of thinking your kids only learn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sep 1, 1991

I am in favor of the most efficient and effective research possible.

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Sep 1, 1991

And, yes, there's going to have to be some negotiation between the center and between the States because there's an overlapping of resource responsibility.

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Aug 28, 1991

I hereby determine that it is important to the national interest that $35,300,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to meet the unexpected and urgent needs of refugees and other displaced…

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