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 23, 1992

And I have faith in our great country. Clinton talks about our country being somewhere below Germany, but north of Sri Lanka. He ought to open his eyes and look around. We are the most respected country in the entire world. Now, we…

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Sep 23, 1992

The bill fails to protect sufficiently the interests of the private landowners both within and outside the boundaries of the proposed monument.

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Sep 23, 1992

Abraham Lincoln is revered throughout the world as a symbol of freedom and democracy — he holds a unique position in American history.

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Sep 23, 1992

1992 September 23, 1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 5620, an Act that provides supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance to meet urgent needs resulting from Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Iniki, and Typhoon Omar. This will make…

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Sep 23, 1992

Thank you, Joe; thank you, Coach. It is a great-- thank you very, very much. Thank you. Thank you very much, Coach Paterno. It's one thing to have to play after one of your pep talks, but it's a little tougher to have to give a speech…

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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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Sep 23, 1992

That's the truth. I guess that's why yesterday my subconscious spoke up, and by accident, and it was an accident, down there in the South, I actually called him ``Governor Taxes.'' And I'm sorry, I apologize. Audience members. Bush! Bush…

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Sep 23, 1992

Thank you, Tom. Thank you very, very much, and what a wonderful welcome back to this State. Thank you all. Please be seated. It's an honor to be introduced by a successful, honored small-business man, Tom Coble. Thank you, sir, for those…

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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

I knew you wouldn't like that one--mobile homes, cable TV, used cars, airplanes, coal. He was even taxing food stamps until the Federal Government forced him to stop. Audience members. Boo-o-o!

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Sep 23, 1992

The NPS study concluded that excellent facilities already exist for Lincoln research and interpretation in Springfield, Illinois.

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Sep 23, 1992

We disagree on taxes. And guess what: We disagree on Government spending. He wants to raise Government spending, and I want to cut it. The Federal Government today spends almost one quarter out of every dollar of our national income. He…

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