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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Oct 24, 1990

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

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Oct 24, 1990

I hereby proclaim the year beginning October 1, 1990, as Yosemite National Park Centennial Year.

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Oct 24, 1990

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of Namibia will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

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Oct 23, 1990

Secretary Dole, you really have changed the way America looks at education and training.

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Oct 23, 1990

I am delighted to present yet another first: the first Congressional Gold Medal awarded to an artist.

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Oct 23, 1990

Elizabeth Dole has earned the respect of the American people.

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Oct 23, 1990

We act today in recognition of Andrew Wyeth's outstanding and invaluable contributions to American art and culture.

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Oct 23, 1990

I do hereby proclaim October 1990 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Oct 22, 1990

I think it sends a signal that we are for civil rights and we are opposed to quotas.

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Oct 22, 1990

There's no doubt in my mind, Congress wouldn't be in this mess today if we had more Republicans in the Congress.

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Oct 22, 1990

We're hanging tough for a good agreement, one that shows we're serious about driving this deficit down.

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Oct 22, 1990

I believe I'll have strong support from the American people across the racial lines when they understand that I strongly am for civil rights.

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Oct 22, 1990

God bless Vermont, and God bless the United States of America.

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Oct 22, 1990

It is wrong to be holding people against their will in contravention of all international law.

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Oct 22, 1990

No American family could afford to run its household the way the Congress runs the Federal budget.

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Oct 22, 1990

I wish he'd stop reminding me that we do have a few differences out there.

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Oct 22, 1990

I'm so frustrated by Congress' inability to do anything, I don't know what I'm going to do.

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Oct 22, 1990

Let us reward the commitment of all of these best trained, highly motivated kids out there, all of those in uniform with the same resolve here at home.

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Oct 22, 1990

This agreement that I hope is about to be forthcoming here has strong enforcement provisions in it.

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