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 20, 1992

His extensive experience in arms control makes him an excellent choice for this position.

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Sep 20, 1992

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Agreement and give its advice and consent to approval.

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Sep 20, 1992

It helps promote change by providing incentives to encourage a peaceful transition to representative democracy.

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Sep 20, 1992

Recognition through legislation would be unfair to all other groups seeking Federal acknowledgment.

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Sep 20, 1992

The legislation should strengthen the provision providing for civil penalty authority for the Department of the Treasury as a weapon against embargo violators.

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Sep 19, 1992

Over recent years, we've been largely successful in returning to a regime of price stability.

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Sep 19, 1992

I want to assure you of the United States commitment to be strongly engaged in a positive, steady fashion to help build global prosperity.

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Sep 19, 1992

The United States also pledges its full commitment to policies that will strengthen the fundamentals for sustainable long-term growth.

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Sep 19, 1992

Together, we must establish an international economic system that meets the demands of the post-cold-war era.

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Sep 19, 1992

It is our duty to build a global economic, financial, and trading structure for this new era.

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Sep 18, 1992

Please be seated, and thank you very much, Dr. Mary Stewart. Thanks for the welcome. Thank you very much, and good afternoon. What a wonderful introduction by such a wonderfully experienced person. Dr. Stewart, thank you very, very much…

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