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 2, 1990

We are in a dangerous world, and we better not let down our guard.

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Nov 2, 1990

I made a commitment as a candidate for President to break the congressional stalemate that has hindered progress for clean air in this country for 13 years.

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Nov 2, 1990

Today we'll plant a tree, because what we celebrate this day has roots running deeper than law.

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Nov 2, 1990

You know, here at home, a growing economy is the job number one for our party.

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Nov 2, 1990

We are on the verge of a major domestic achievement for all Americans.

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Nov 2, 1990

We will stand, and we will prevail against the evil of that dictator.

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Nov 2, 1990

The brutality against innocent civilians will not be tolerated.

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Nov 2, 1990

I think it bodes well for the election of Frank Bond as the next Governor of New Mexico.

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Nov 1, 1990

We are the party with new ideas -- a vision, a change, a sweep of new thinking that can only come with more Republicans.

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Nov 1, 1990

No one, no one, wants a peaceful solution to this situation more than I do -- nobody at all.

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Nov 1, 1990

I am just delighted to show my strong support for a national leader in our party and one of America's greatest United States Senators, Rudy Boschwitz.

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Nov 1, 1990

Let me first thank my friend of long standing, Wayne Newton, who flew all the way from Las Vegas here for this.

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Nov 1, 1990

I can't think of any Governor who faced a stronger challenge than Terry did in his first two terms.

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Nov 1, 1990

There's no higher domestic priority than the economy, the job-creating engine that every family in this country counts on.

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Nov 1, 1990

I hope you're doing a little better in Rochester, Minnesota, than we are as a nation as a whole.

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Oct 31, 1990

I think the key point on this, regarding substance, is that our allies understand this.

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