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 14, 1991

It's important to world trade. It's important to the United States economy; that's the point I made.

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May 14, 1991

Having a very good report about the thyroid now being in balance.

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May 14, 1991

Very, very impressive; an engaging conversationalist and most impressive.

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May 13, 1991

I hereby waive the limitation in section 8105(b) which states that the end strength level for each fiscal year of all personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in Japan may not exceed the number that is 5,000 less than…

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May 13, 1991

I am very, very grateful to you, Your Majesty, for taking the time to do this;

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May 13, 1991

I am also enclosing, for the information of the Senate, an unofficial consolidated text of the Montreal Protocol that incorporates the Amendment.

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May 13, 1991

It is my honor now to dedicate this tree to a truly great and good man, King George the Sixth.

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May 13, 1991

All Americans owe a lasting debt of gratitude to these selfless individuals.

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May 13, 1991

We remember with solemn pride and with heartfelt appreciation all those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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May 13, 1991

I think it's a marvelous symbol of the lasting, special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

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May 13, 1991

It is an honor to welcome you to the United States and to the White House.

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May 13, 1991

I'm pleased to nominate Robert Gates to be the Director of Central Intelligence.

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May 13, 1991

The principal features of the Amendment, which was negotiated under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Program, are the addition of new controlled substances.

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May 13, 1991

And I'm old enough to remember, from World War II, Winston Churchill's leadership.

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May 13, 1991

The past year has reaffirmed our alliance of shared principles, our fidelity to democracy and to basic human rights.

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May 13, 1991

We know that you can't lock people behind walls forever when moral conviction uplifts their souls.

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