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 8, 1992

Well, I'll get a little advice on that from some around the table here. Thank you all. Note: The President spoke at 9:35 a.m. in the Cabinet Room at the White House prior to a meeting with congressional leaders.

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Sep 8, 1992

Let me just first express my most sincere condolences at the death of Senator Burdick of North Dakota, a great American, served his country with great distinction. And particularly to our friends from the Senate who are here today, I want…

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Sep 8, 1992

I trust the teachers, not the Government, to do what's right for our students.

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Sep 8, 1992

Well, one of the things we're going to talk to these leaders about is just exactly that and see what we can do. But I know the Governors of both States, Governor Chiles, Governor Edwin Edwards, are prepared to pitch in. And it is my…

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Sep 8, 1992

Not on this issue. I don't think there's any gridlock at all, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. I think the country is together. I think the Members of Congress have been superb. I have spoken out publicly in gratitude for…

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Sep 8, 1992

Today the President submitted to the Congress emergency supplemental requests to cover the incremental costs arising from the consequences of Hurricane Andrew and Typhoon Omar. The requests are for the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

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Sep 8, 1992

I commend the United States-Ireland Social Security Agreement and related documents.

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Sep 8, 1992

Education is not usually found on the front page of the newspaper or at the top of the evening news, but it is the solution for most of what you do see there.

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Sep 8, 1992

Let's get the crushing weight of debt off the backs of these young people here today.

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