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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Nov 21, 1990

I don't believe there's a marine out here that are not as upset as I am about the way innocent civilians are being treated.

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Nov 21, 1990

This is a real world situation, and we're not walking away until our mission is done.

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Nov 21, 1990

We are here because we believe in freedom: our freedom and the freedom of others.

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Nov 21, 1990

I learned that they're willing to be apart from their own loved ones because they feel it is their duty and their obligation.

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Nov 20, 1990

Thank God for the United States leadership in standing up against this aggression.

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Nov 20, 1990

We are determined to make full use of the CSCE as a framework for the formulation of common environmental commitments and objectives.

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Nov 20, 1990

We are determined to enhance political consultation and to widen co-operation to solve economic, social, environmental, cultural and humanitarian problems.

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Nov 20, 1990

It is a time for prayer; it is a time when we all thank God for our blessings.

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Nov 20, 1990

I hope that all Americans of all faiths and walks of life will bow their heads in appreciation for God's power to protect us.

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Nov 20, 1990

I have no doubt that these constitutional defects were the result of inadvertence.

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Nov 20, 1990

I think he should withdraw unconditionally from Kuwait right now.

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Nov 20, 1990

Justice demands that the world listen and understand exactly the kind of brutality that Saddam Hussein has wrought upon innocent kids and families in Kuwait.

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Nov 20, 1990

I do not believe that the Congress intended this provision to require a termination of vital anti-narcotics assistance.

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Nov 20, 1990

I come away from this conversation more committed than ever to seeing this cruel occupation come to an end.

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Nov 20, 1990

These wetlands are an important wintering habitat for several species of ducks.

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Nov 20, 1990

I think that we're in good synchronization with them and with many other countries as we face the problems of the Gulf.

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Nov 20, 1990

I agree that a land exchange of the kind contemplated in H.R. 5264 offers an appropriate method for carrying out this effort at environmental preservation.

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Nov 20, 1990

I reiterated the total commitment of the United States to the objectives that are enshrined in 10 United Nations Security Council resolutions.

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Nov 20, 1990

You represent America's best -- the world's best hope for the future.

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