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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 24, 2007

The first thing I want to let the people to know out here and Southern California's is that many across our nation have been moved by the plight of the citizens who have lost their homes, lost their possessions. It sure important for those…

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Oct 24, 2007

We want the people to know that there's a better day ahead; that today, your life may look dismal, but tomorrow life's going to be better. And to the extent that the federal government can help you, we want to do so.

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Oct 24, 2007

The president even offered to help replace a piece of memorabilia, a baseball signed by their son's namesake, Nolan Ryan.

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Oct 24, 2007

First thing I want to let the people know out here in Southern California is that many across our nation have been moved by the plight of the citizens who have lost their homes, lost their possessions, and particularly those who have lost…

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Oct 24, 2007

Really, it's important for me to come out here and see firsthand the situation. And there's no question a lot of people are suffering. And there's no question there's been terrible losses. I also am out here to make sure these firefighters…

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Oct 23, 2007

Most importantly, I want the people in Southern California to know that Americans all across this land care deeply about them. We're concerned about their safety. We're concerned about their property and we offer our prayers and hopes that…

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Oct 22, 2007

We send our prayers and thoughts with those who have been affected and we send the help of the federal government as well.

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Oct 21, 2007

We must provide our troops with the help and support they need to get the job done.

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Oct 16, 2007

I have told people that, if you're interested in avoiding World War III, it seems like you ought to be interested in preventing them from having the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon. And I take the threat of Iran with a nuclear…

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Oct 16, 2007

I told people that if you're interested in avoiding World War III, it seems like you ought to be interested in preventing them from having the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon. I take the threat of Iran with a nuclear weapon…

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Oct 16, 2007

Congress needs to move forward, not backward. Forward, not backward.

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