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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May 22, 1991

Everybody has to give and listen and talk, come to the table, and then we'll see what happens.

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May 22, 1991

I'm confident that his decision brought along a lot of other votes because he's in the position of leader there and that's important.

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May 22, 1991

I'm going to keep trying because I think Prime Minister Shamir knows my view on this.

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May 22, 1991

We want this new democratic country and regime to be as successful as possible.

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May 22, 1991

We have great respect for what Hungary is doing and trying to do in the future.

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May 22, 1991

I take pride in the fact that I personally have had understanding and a good record on civil rights.

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May 22, 1991

We will work together to assure that Hungarian democracy succeeds.

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May 22, 1991

If it's a hard one I'm going to ask the Secretary to answer it, because I don't want to answer a question when I don't know the answer.

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May 22, 1991

Yes, but I'm wondering in the schools. He meant in school, didn't he? I don't know; I'm embarrassed to say I don't know what the programs are they're into. But I sure love to see them learn stuff. They all fool around with computers. I…

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May 22, 1991

I like that kind of travel. I loved coming out here today. I love getting out of the White House, and I love that. And I like listening to you guys. You say, well, I wonder whether he's just putting this on or whether he's acting or…

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May 22, 1991

Well, see, the reason I just gave her. But I want to try to help. I headed up there, and it's--you know, you have to have some motivation--ideological motivation. I think that our administration is doing good things for the country--so…

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May 22, 1991

Yes. Well, close by. If I went there, we'd have to have Secret Service guys there. They go there ahead of time, and they'd want to protect the other bowlers from me. [Laughter] I'm a bowler. But no, you can go do that. You just ask them…

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May 22, 1991

You're right. Rajiv Gandhi. And we knew him well. Barbara and I knew him well. I just talked to his wife this morning. Here was a man, he was out campaigning, and a terrorist got him. Allegedly a bomb in a flower basket--he goes by and…

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May 22, 1991

Well, it feels pretty good, except at times, when you have some big problems out there. But I'm lucky, because I have very good people: the White House staff, very good people in the Cabinet, very good people that are working--these…

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May 22, 1991

Well, I can't remember, as I told him, when I was first interested, but then I think seriously started thinking about it in the late seventies.

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May 22, 1991

Well, in the most serious vein, I love coping with the problems in foreign affairs, and I'm determined to see this program that we're working on in education--we call it America 2000--be a success. We've got to do better in education…

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May 22, 1991

I like to do--you've got a good man over here, hoping he's a teacher. You did a great job. Thanks a lot. It made it much more interesting this way. Thank you all. Good luck. Nice to see you. Reporter. Mr. President?

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May 22, 1991

Yes, I'd--well, one of them is 14, and maybe he would be advanced a little more. We've got one who is--we've got them all ages. But I hope that someday the schools they go to will have this kind of innovative program.

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