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 24, 1992

When it comes to keeping American business competitive, Government can facilitate; it should never dictate.

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Sep 24, 1992

When the shouting is finished and all this campaign winds down to its end, it will come down to a very personal and serious decision for every American: What kind of tomorrow do you want?

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Sep 24, 1992

The source of our success has always been the immense power of entrepreneurial capitalism.

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Sep 24, 1992

I declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to deal with the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Sep 24, 1992

Winning the peace means managing dangerous materials more effectively.

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Sep 24, 1992

The genius that will take our country forward is not found in the committee rooms and the bureaucratic beehives in Washington.

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Sep 24, 1992

GSA has already submitted a proposal to Congress to utilize this land as part of a plan to consolidate the State Department's operations.

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Sep 24, 1992

His work experience has allowed him to travel over one million miles and has taken him to more than 70 foreign countries and every State in the Nation.

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Sep 24, 1992

Our defining challenge in the nineties is to win the economic competition, to win the peace.

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Sep 24, 1992

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate William Lucas.

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Sep 24, 1992

You've got to work night and day to open those markets for American workers.

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