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 22, 1992

May I finish and let me answer that for you? I sent up to the Congress--this guy asked the right question on small business--a bill to put in an investment tax allowance, stimulate business. I put in one on a capital gains tax. I put in…

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Oct 21, 1992

Well, let's do that, and let's also not turn the White House into the waffle house. We can't have that. We had breakfast at the Waffle House today, a little symbolism. Very good breakfast, I might add, but there was a message in that. I…

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Oct 21, 1992

We have literally changed the world. The kids in these bands over here go to bed at night without that same fear of nuclear war that gripped their parents, and that is substantial change for world peace. Now what we've got to do is take…

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Oct 21, 1992

I've got to do it. I've got to put it in perspective. Listen to this now, facts: Arkansas rates 50th in the quality of environmental initiative; 50th in the percentage of adults with college degrees; 50th in per capita spending on criminal…

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Oct 21, 1992

This marvelous crowd convinces me that I will be reelected for 4 more years in 12 days from now.

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Oct 21, 1992

You saw it when Governor Florio came in here, working with that legislature.

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Oct 21, 1992

I determined that we were going to kick him out of Kuwait, and we did.

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Oct 21, 1992

We are the United States, the most respected nation on the face of the Earth.

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Oct 21, 1992

We are suing each other too much in this country and caring for each other too little.

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Oct 21, 1992

You know, it's a sad thing in this country when doctors are afraid to deliver babies.

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