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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Apr 3, 1990

We must march with them in solidarity, side by side, block by block, city by city.

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Apr 3, 1990

Her story began with a little collection of books spread out on hardpacked earth beneath a wooden stairway, where she played school with her younger sister.

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Apr 2, 1990

Such statements can only exacerbate tensions and further destabilize this already volatile region.

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Apr 2, 1990

What is needed in the Middle East is not inflammatory rhetoric but concrete steps to rid the region of chemical and other unconventional weapons and to move toward peace.

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Apr 2, 1990

We have now had the opportunity to review the text of the address given yesterday by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

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Apr 2, 1990

This fall, Michigan will make the right decision by supporting Republican candidates.

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Apr 2, 1990

Let's plant the Trees for Tomorrow that will bless the children of tomorrow, the generations who will inherit our Earth.

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Apr 2, 1990

And we want U.S. students to be first in the world in math and science by the year 2000.

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Apr 2, 1990

And many of you have grown up reading the great Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley, who often observed that the individual could enrich the tapestry of life.

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Apr 2, 1990

Trees are something we all can plant, for while they can be fragile or sturdy, they are always precious.

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Apr 2, 1990

In the same spirit of our Thousand Points of Light, the National Tree Trust Act will help toward a goal of creating 10 billion trees of life.

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Apr 1, 1990

We accept regulation, but we firmly reject government programming.

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Apr 1, 1990

The voice of freedom will not be stilled as long as there is an America to tell the truth.

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Apr 1, 1990

I am determined that America will continue to bear witness to the truth.

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Apr 1, 1990

Americans have always stood for free speech, and we always will.

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Mar 29, 1990

The President's Space Exploration Initiative will be of profound significance for all mankind.

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Mar 29, 1990

The new language for rule 10(d) is phrased so that the mariner should have a better understanding of his duties and obligations.

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Mar 29, 1990

The goals of EDA programs can be better met at the Federal level through the Administration's national policies of fostering economic expansion and job creation.

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Mar 29, 1990

In the case of highly distressed areas, incentives such as those in the Administration's Enterprise Zone proposal would be more effective than the EDA programs.

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Mar 29, 1990

I want to be sure that the Soviets understand our position...

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