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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 14, 2006

Up to 6,000 Guard members will be deployed to our southern border. The Border Patrol will remain in the lead.

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May 14, 2006

I believe that illegal immigrants who have roots in our country and want to stay should have to pay a meaningful penalty for breaking the law -- to pay their taxes, to learn English and to work in a job for a number of years. People who…

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May 14, 2006

We do not yet have full control of the border, and I am determined to change that. Tonight, I am calling on Congress to provide funding for dramatic improvements in manpower and technology at the border.

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May 10, 2006

The privacy of ordinary Americans is fiercely protected in all our activities.

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May 7, 2006

He's the right man to lead the CIA at this critical moment in our nation's history.

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May 4, 2006

Porter's tenure at the CIA was one of transition where he's helped this agency become integrated into the intelligence community, and that was a tough job. He's led ably.

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May 4, 2006

I am disturbed by the findings and consider the actions of the Bay County Boot Camp guards deplorable.

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May 4, 2006

Porter's tenure at the CIA was one of transition, where he's helped this agency become integrated into the intelligence community.

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May 3, 2006

And I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English, and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English.

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May 3, 2006

Our nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society. So, I support strengthening our borders and I support a temporary-worker program that would match willing workers with American employers.

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May 2, 2006

Appreciates President Vicente Fox's decision to reconsider his position on this issue.

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May 2, 2006

And they spared his life, which is something that he evidently wasn't willing to do for innocent American citizens.

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Apr 30, 2006

And I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English.

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Apr 27, 2006

No, I don't. I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English. And I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English, and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English.

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Apr 27, 2006

I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English, and I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English. And they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English.

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Apr 27, 2006

Listen, these oil prices are a wakeup call. We're dependent upon oil, and we need to get off oil.

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Apr 27, 2006

The temptation in Washington is to -- is to tax everything, and then figure -- and they -- and they spend the money, they being the people in Washington. The answer is, is for there to be strong reinvestment to make this country more…

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Apr 25, 2006

My job is to make decisions. And his job is to help explain those decisions to the press corps and the American people.

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Apr 24, 2006

Taxpayers don't need to be paying for certain of these expenses on behalf of the energy companies.

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Apr 24, 2006

I fully understand the challenge I face, as the commander in chief, to describe to the American people why the sacrifice is worth it.

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Apr 24, 2006

Doesn't it make sense to have a rational temporary-worker plan that says you don't need to sneak across the border?

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Apr 24, 2006

So, by deferring deposits until the fall, we will leave a little more oil on the market. Every little bit helps.

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