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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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Apr 10, 2006

You may not believe me, but you will believe Bob. Or you will believe Helen, or you'll believe Jerry.

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Apr 10, 2006

The doctrine of prevention is to work together to prevent the Iranians from having a nuclear weapon. I know, I know, here in Washington, you know, prevention means force. It doesn't mean force, necessarily. In this case, it means diplomacy.

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Apr 10, 2006

I propose a new temporary worker program to match willing foreign workers with willing employers when no Americans can be found to fill the job.

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Apr 9, 2006

And, by the way, I read the articles in the newspapers this weekend. It was just wild speculation, by the way.

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Apr 5, 2006

No, I don't believe he should resign. I think he's done a fine job of not only conducting two battles, Afghanistan and Iraq, but also transforming our military.

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Apr 5, 2006

If there's a leak out of my administration, I want to know who it is.

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Apr 3, 2006

My own judgment is, is that our party will continue to succeed because we're the party of ideas.

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Mar 30, 2006

A nation of laws can also be a welcoming nation. And I believe a guest-worker program will help us rid of -- the society on the border of these coyotes who smuggle people in the back of 18-wheelers. I believe it's important for our nation…

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Mar 30, 2006

And I want a comprehensive bill. And I have made that very clear to the members of the Congress, and I will continue making it clear to members of Congress.

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Mar 28, 2006

Recognizes there are hard-working people here doing jobs Americans won't do, and they ought to be here in such a way so they don't have to hide in the shadows of our society.

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Mar 28, 2006

Many people who have come into our country are helping our economy grow. It's just a fact of life.

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Mar 28, 2006

Illegal immigration puts a strain on law enforcement and public resources, especially in our border communities.

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Mar 28, 2006

There are hard-working people here doing jobs Americans won't do, and they ought to be here in such a way so they don't have to hide in the shadows of our society.

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Mar 28, 2006

We've got to enforce the borders, but I understand family values don't stop at the Rio Grande River.

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Mar 27, 2006

No person is better prepared for this important position. And I'm honored that Josh has agreed to serve.

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Mar 27, 2006

Now Josh's job is to design a White House staff that meets the needs of the president.

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Mar 27, 2006

I'm interested in comprehensive immigration reform that includes not only border security, but also a temporary work plan that recognizes there are hard working people here doing jobs Americans won't do and they ought to be here in such a…

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Mar 27, 2006

Andy is respected by his colleagues for his humility, his decency, and his thoughtfulness.

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Mar 26, 2006

I appreciate the example of grace and dignity they have displayed at a difficult time.

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