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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Dec 5, 1990

It will not be linked in any way with Saddam Hussein's aggression.

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Dec 5, 1990

I honestly don't know the details of that enough to know to whom he's referring.

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Dec 4, 1990

We are simply delighted to be here in this beautiful country that has rejoined the ranks of the world's great democracies.

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Dec 4, 1990

We are on the brink of something unprecedented in world history -- the first wholly democratic hemisphere.

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Dec 4, 1990

Well, the vision is of a democratic Argentina whose economy is one of the world's leading and most productive economies.

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Dec 4, 1990

Let those who would attack constitutional democracy understand: In Latin America the day of the dictator is over.

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Dec 3, 1990

The success of the Enterprise for Americas depends a lot on moving down this market-economy route.

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Dec 3, 1990

God speed you on this journey, and God bless the wonderful people of this country.

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Dec 3, 1990

There's all different degrees of that, of marxism, just as there are of socialism.

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Dec 3, 1990

The best way to preserve the peace is to go forward and fully implement the U.N. resolutions.

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Dec 3, 1990

I think people around the world know of our interest in seeing a peaceful and permanent solution to the question in the West Bank and the Palestinian question, but there will be no linkage.

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Dec 3, 1990

I am convinced that this forward-looking position will add to further investment in Uruguay.

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Dec 3, 1990

I am convinced that Saddam Hussein, up until now at least, has not gotten the message.

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