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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Jun 10, 1991

The advertising they've produced has helped stem the tide of illegal use of drugs.

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Jun 10, 1991

This is priority, not simply to the administration but, in my view, to the country.

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Jun 10, 1991

The success of the F - 117 is a tribute to those men and women who could see -- even in the seventies -- the potential of Stealth.

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Jun 10, 1991

Unless these concerns are addressed, the President's senior advisors would recommend that the President veto the bill.

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Jun 10, 1991

The United States will meet the Soviet request for up to $1.5 billion in credit guarantees toward the purchase of American agricultural products.

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Jun 10, 1991

Your chapters and members have served communities nationwide.

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Jun 10, 1991

You have enhanced the Points of Light Foundation, donating millions and millions of dollars a year in multimedia public service announcements.

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Jun 10, 1991

I express to President Gorbachev my continued interest in collaborating on a long-term effort to improve the food distribution system in the U.S.S.R.

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Jun 10, 1991

I think the advertising community can show these nations how to transform information swiftly and creatively.

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Jun 10, 1991

The President's decision reflects the administration's desire to promote a continued positive evolution in the U.S.-Soviet relationship.

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Jun 10, 1991

The mission of the B - 2 is deterrence: nuclear deterrence, conventional deterrence, deterrence all across the spectrum.

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Jun 7, 1991

They went to the Gulf not because it was the expedient way but because it was the American way.

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Jun 7, 1991

Today we commemorate not only history but sacrifice and bravery.

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Jun 7, 1991

We meet today to remember the men and women who gave their lives to their nation and to the ideal of freedom during Operation Desert Storm.

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Jun 7, 1991

It lives because we dared risk our most precious asset -- our sons and daughters.

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Jun 7, 1991

I don't know how anyone can fail to tremble in joy and admiration and awe upon hearing her reply.

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Jun 7, 1991

Our goal is real peace -- the triumph of freedom, not merely the absence of war.

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Jun 7, 1991

Think of how the American family has perhaps never been more united.

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Jun 6, 1991

Well, I'll be very candid with you, I think the churches, regional churches and branch churches, have a right to do what they want. Perhaps I'm a little old-fashioned, but I'm not quite ready for that. Note: The exchange began at 12:40…

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