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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Sep 26, 1992

We're not going to take a risk by socking it to the middle class right here in this country.

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Sep 26, 1992

He says he's a different kind of Democrat. You tell me what's so different about socking it to the middle class. We do not need that kind of difference. You know, I know Governor Clinton is concerned with his lack of foreign policy…

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Sep 26, 1992

That is a fact. These aren't people that hang out on the Riviera. These aren't the people on the ``Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.'' These are good people who work hard all day, and frankly, you deserve a break, not more taxes. But you…

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Sep 26, 1992

He says he's a different kind of Democrat. You tell me what's so different about socking it to the middle class. We do not need that kind of difference. You know, I know Governor Clinton is concerned with his lack of foreign policy…

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Sep 26, 1992

No monetary payments can ever fully compensate loyal Japanese Americans for one of the darkest incidents in American constitutional history.

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Sep 26, 1992

Never forget we are the United States of America, the greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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Sep 26, 1992

That is a fact. These aren't people that hang out on the Riviera. These aren't the people on the ``Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.'' These are good people who work hard all day, and frankly, you deserve a break, not more taxes. But you…

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Sep 26, 1992

Today I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 4551, the 'Civil Liberties Act Amendments of 1992.'

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Sep 26, 1992

Now, you slap a tax on Honda, and they'll take the jobs and go somewhere else. I want more jobs for American workers, not by raising taxes but by getting taxes down. You've got great workers here in Marysville, like American workers…

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