Political Quotes

George H.W. Bush

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 1968201815,379 total · peak 1992 (5031)
1968: 1 quote1984: 3 quotes1988: 1 quote1989: 2,365 quotes1990: 2,380 quotes1991: 3,433 quotes1992: 5,031 quotes1993: 119 quotes1996: 1 quote2001: 7 quotes2002: 3 quotes2003: 123 quotes2004: 550 quotes2005: 263 quotes2006: 564 quotes2007: 264 quotes2008: 102 quotes2009: 58 quotes2010: 14 quotes2011: 8 quotes2012: 12 quotes2013: 32 quotes2014: 4 quotes2015: 5 quotes2016: 17 quotes2017: 16 quotes2018: 3 quotes
Jul 31, 1991

I'm very, very pleased that the hard work on many parties, especially our Secretary of State, looks like it may be coming to fruition.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

This memorial proves that eventually the forces of good and of truth will rise in triumph.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

I have come here today to say: We support those who explore the frontiers of freedom.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

Freedom requires tolerance, a concept embedded in openness, in glasnost, and in our first amendment protections for the freedoms of speech, association, and religion.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

Your great poet Shevchenko noted: Only in your own house can you have your truth, your strength, and freedom.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

Only you can transform an economy based on the concept of command and control into one based on the laws of supply and demand.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

The Convention is an important new international environmental agreement that establishes a global framework for cooperation among nations whose resources, knowledge, and expertise are available to share in preparing for and combatting…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

When in force, the global response coordination mechanism created by the Convention will make a significant contribution to minimizing damage from major oil pollution incidents and to the protection of the marine environment.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

Nevertheless, the President's senior advisors would recommend that he veto H.R. 2950 in its current form because of several significant problems.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

I also transmit, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Department of State with respect to the Convention.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

We're anxious to offer help and hope where needed, to build ties of understanding and common interest.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

The United States stands committed to a new world order based on what Shevchenko called a 'new and righteous law' -- the rule of law and the guarantee of real economic freedom, political freedom, religious freedom.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 31, 1991

America stands ready to support the forces of reform in Ukraine.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 30, 1991

The START treaty vindicates an approach to arms control that guided us for almost a decade.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 30, 1991

Those who succeed here should not be insulted and labeled as speculators and exploiters, because they're not.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 30, 1991

Economic analysis has shown that additional weeks of unemployment benefits will increase the unemployment rate.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 30, 1991

I would wait and let Secretary Baker answer that question after this next meeting.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 30, 1991

We agreed here to tackle the next challenge -- furthering economic reform in the U.S.S.R., and seeking to integrate the Soviet economy into the international system.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 30, 1991

This treaty marks the first agreement between the two countries in which the number of deployed strategic nuclear weapons will actually be reduced.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like George H.W. Bush