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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Apr 16, 1991

Each agency using petroleum products for facilities operations shall seek to minimize such use through switching to an alternative energy source.

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Apr 16, 1991

Dona Violeta, I am proud to stand with you, and our nation is proud to stand by you.

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Apr 16, 1991

Madam President, your nation is fortunate to have you as a leader.

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Apr 16, 1991

This 'Mother Superior' is getting her nation's house in order, and we honor her for it.

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Apr 16, 1991

Not only is she working resolutely to bring about tangible reforms expanding democracy and economic opportunity, but she's also embarked on what she terms a quest to restore moral values.

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Apr 16, 1991

Each agency shall adopt an implementation strategy to achieve the goals established.

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Apr 16, 1991

Nicaragua is rediscovering the meaning of its coat of arms, the beautiful symbol embossed in the center of its flag.

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Apr 16, 1991

I am pleased to send you the annual report of the National Science Foundation for Fiscal Year 1990.

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Apr 15, 1991

We are not going to say to them, 'Come down from the mountains; you will be protected,' and then not protect them.

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Apr 15, 1991

The main thing, long-term or short-term, from the very beginning we've been trying to save the lives of these women and children and men.

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Apr 15, 1991

I transmit herewith the annual report describing the activities of the Federal Government for fiscal year 1990 required by subtitle H, title V of the Energy Security Act.

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Apr 15, 1991

The report makes clear that the Administration continues to support R&D in these technologies as well as in other high-technology areas consistent with U.S. technology policy.

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Apr 15, 1991

This is the American tradition, and we will continue to live up to that tradition.

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Apr 15, 1991

We continue to expect the Government of Iraq not to interfere in any way with this latest relief effort.

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Apr 15, 1991

I would think there would be plenty of grounds under which he would be prosecuted for war crimes.

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Apr 15, 1991

Nor will we become an occupying power with U.S. troops patrolling the streets of Baghdad.

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Apr 15, 1991

We want him out of there so badly, and I think it's so important to the tranquillity of Iraq that under that condition we might.

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Apr 15, 1991

The proposed rescission affects the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Apr 15, 1991

I don't believe that, but I don't fault him for that, if that's what his position was.

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Apr 15, 1991

I herewith report one proposed rescission, totaling $2,400,000.

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Apr 15, 1991

I have directed the U.S. military to begin immediately to establish several encampments in northern Iraq where relief supplies for these refugees will be made available in large quantities and distributed in an orderly way.

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