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 23, 1990

It is inconsistent with Federal credit policies involving direct and guaranteed loan subsidies.

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Sep 23, 1990

I hereby make an affirmative determination for the first annual period that during such period the major companies of the steel industry have committed substantially all of their net cash flow from steel product operations for the purposes…

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Sep 23, 1990

These hate crimes have no place in a free society and we're not going to stand for them.

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Sep 23, 1990

South Africa needs a constitutional system based on regular and free elections with universal suffrage.

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Sep 23, 1990

It would require the Department of the Interior to assume additional costs related to technical assistance grants that should be borne by the project participants.

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Sep 23, 1990

To the extent permitted by law, the Commission shall provide advice to the Secretary of Education as the Secretary develops and monitors Federal efforts to promote quality education for Hispanic Americans.

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Sep 23, 1990

America is often called a melting pot, but that doesn't mean that everyone and everything merge into some bland sameness.

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Sep 23, 1990

It is time for a change: time to put Chief Turner in charge of the whole city.

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Sep 23, 1990

We can't afford to wait; we can't afford to waste a whole generation.

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Sep 23, 1990

He's been out on the streets of Washington, walking the beat.

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Sep 23, 1990

The White House Office of National Service shall highlight and encourage the efforts of volunteers and the private sector to improve the quality of education for Hispanic Americans.

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Sep 23, 1990

That isn't the question here. The question is international law and respect for one's neighbor.

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Sep 23, 1990

Our objectives remain clear: Iraq must withdraw from Kuwait completely, immediately, and without condition.

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Sep 23, 1990

Clearly, the time has come to encourage and assist the emerging new South Africa.

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Sep 23, 1990

There shall be established, in the Department of Education, the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

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Sep 23, 1990

I urge every citizen in the District of Columbia to get out and vote.

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Sep 23, 1990

The end of apartheid holds the promise of unleashing the creative energies of the restless millions.

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Sep 23, 1990

The objective is to see that naked aggression does not pay off.

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Sep 23, 1990

It is not simply this President -- I believe, sir, it's the entire American people that feel that way.

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