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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May 28, 1991

Not checked. I just heard something on the television. I could hardly believe it. The odds against two people in the family having--the doctor told me, the thyroid specialist, one of the classic thyroid men, Colonel Burman, known for his…

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May 28, 1991

The initiative would call on regional states to implement a verifiable ban on the production and acquisition of weapons-usable nuclear material.

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May 28, 1991

We do not dictate the courses nations follow, but neither can we overlook the fact that our examples reshape the world.

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May 28, 1991

I hereby transmit a document referred to in subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974.

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May 28, 1991

The initiative calls on the five major suppliers of conventional arms to meet at senior levels in the near future to discuss the establishment of guidelines for restraints on destabilizing transfers of conventional arms as well as weapons…

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May 28, 1991

The national security interests of the United States require such authorization.

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May 28, 1991

Our altitude is 7,250 feet above sea level -- far, far above that of West Point or Annapolis.

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May 28, 1991

I hereby authorize an end strength level of members of the Armed Forces assigned to permanent duty ashore in European member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in excess of 261,855 for fiscal year 1991.

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May 28, 1991

The F - 117 proved itself by doing more, doing it better, doing it for less, and targeting soldiers, not civilians.

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May 28, 1991

This would prevent the United States from meeting commitments to NATO by forcing termination or stretch-out of projects supporting Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty compliance.

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May 28, 1991

The continuation of the waiver currently in effect for the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

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May 28, 1991

The proposals would apply to the entire Middle East, including Iraq, Iran, Libya, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the other states of the Maghreb and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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May 28, 1991

The initiative proposes a freeze on the acquisition, production, and testing of surface-to-surface missiles by states in the region.

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May 28, 1991

America needs the B - 2 bomber, and I'm going to fight for it every inch of the way.

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May 28, 1991

The proposal will build on the President's recent initiative to achieve early completion of the global chemical weapons convention.

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May 28, 1991

Since proliferation is a global problem, it must find a global solution.

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May 27, 1991

Funding at requested levels for these crucial investments in the nation's science infrastructure is needed to ensure America's competitive position in research and development.

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May 27, 1991

The reduction in funding for the Superconducting Super Collider would extend the ten-year design and construction schedule and increase total project costs.

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May 27, 1991

We want to do what's right; we want to see their reform continue.

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