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 20, 1990

It is essential that the United States be able and willing to provide the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces with the weapons and training it needs to deter and defend itself against aggression.

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Sep 20, 1990

The administration has determined that it is in the interest of the United States to provide Saudi Arabia with additional means to protect itself.

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Sep 20, 1990

The DPA vests the President with the authority to direct materials and facilities from civilian to Federal use to ensure adequate industrial production and supply for national security purposes.

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Sep 20, 1990

The Secretary of the Interior would recommend that he veto the bill.

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Sep 20, 1990

It was in the spirit of this relationship that the United States responded favorably to King Fahd's request that we send troops to the Kingdom.

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Sep 20, 1990

I still believe that Iran is doing what it has indicated to the world community it would do.

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Sep 20, 1990

The United States has a close and valued relationship with its longtime friend Saudi Arabia.

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Sep 19, 1990

The bill would settle a matter currently in litigation in a manner which is detrimental to the Federal Government.

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Sep 19, 1990

The bill would adversely affect the President's proposal to lease the Reserve and use the resulting revenues to create and fund a Defense Petroleum Inventory.

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Sep 19, 1990

I hereby proclaim the week beginning September 16, 1990, as Emergency Medical Services Week.

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Sep 19, 1990

The bill would establish an undesirable precedent for settling State school land grant claims.

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Sep 19, 1990

However, the Administration strongly objects to the nearly fivefold increase in the funding authorization for the Foundation provided by H.R. 5255.

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Sep 18, 1990

I know that every American looks forward to the day when our extraordinary young men and women will return home.

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Sep 18, 1990

Clean air has been one of our administration's top priorities.

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