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 7, 1990

Never in the history of the United States... have we had finer men and women serving in the Armed Forces.

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Sep 6, 1990

The $10 million approved today by the President will go for food, water, and shelter and for transporting persons back to their countries of origin.

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Sep 6, 1990

I'm very pleased to be out here at the kickoff of these very important budget meetings.

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Sep 6, 1990

This authorization brings total U.S. assistance for this humanitarian purpose to $28 million.

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Sep 6, 1990

Nothing has transpired anywhere that makes me less interested in getting a budget agreement that gets this deficit under control once and for all.

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Sep 6, 1990

The mission will provide an opportunity for the business executives to exchange views freely with the Soviets on how trade and investment can work to further Soviet economic reforms.

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Sep 6, 1990

The plight of innocent people turned refugees by the current situation in Iraq and especially Kuwait demands immediate and effective international response.

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Sep 6, 1990

I think there is a new spirit of optimism that we can get an agreement.

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Sep 5, 1990

I will not change the policy of the United States Government in standing up against aggression in order to submit to this international blackmail.

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Sep 5, 1990

And if I wasn't aware of that, you should have heard Mike telling me about that on the way in from the airport.

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Sep 5, 1990

I believe I've tried hard, and I believe I have kept the faith.

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Sep 5, 1990

When some ask, where does America stand, our answer is, America stands where it always has -- against aggression.

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Sep 5, 1990

With men like these, with all the brave young men and women of our Armed Forces, rests America's spirit of pride and sense of purpose.

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Sep 5, 1990

Not from Washington, DC, doing for Kansas but through Kansans doing for themselves.

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Sep 5, 1990

This proclamation shall become effective, said Agreement shall enter into force, and nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, in accordance with the terms of said Agreement, on…

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Sep 5, 1990

The time for partisanship, in my view, is past; and the time for avoiding the tough decisions is gone.

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Sep 4, 1990

The policy recognizes the many benefits which a commercial space launch industry provides to the United States.

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Sep 3, 1990

I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

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Aug 31, 1990

I'm very pleased with the cooperation we've been getting from the Soviet Union on a wide array of questions and subjects.

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Aug 31, 1990

I believe it is important at this juncture that we discuss issues not just as they relate to Europe.

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