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

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

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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

The bill would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to give up one of the last remaining sites that it controls in the District of Columbia that can be used for cost-effective housing of Federal agencies.

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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

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

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Sep 24, 1992

By circumscribing the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior to appoint the Commission's members, the bill violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

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Sep 24, 1992

It is therefore appropriate that those who lead the Government make a personal contribution -- toward reducing the deficit and as a symbol of our understanding of the concerns of so many Americans.

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Sep 23, 1992

This agenda that I have out there, this detailed agenda contains 13 actions, specific actions that I will pursue in the first year of my second term, and I will fight for them harder than the Nittany Lions, fourth quarter, fourth down…

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Sep 23, 1992

Thank you all very much. That's what we're after, 4 more. Look, in this discussion I'm not just talking about political freedom. I'm talking about the freedom to save, to invest, to work, and for you and your families to keep more of what…

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