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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Mar 29, 1990

EDA programs have been ineffective in stimulating economic development.

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Mar 28, 1990

The disease is attacking our most precious resource, our people, especially our young.

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Mar 27, 1990

Olympic athletes understand and show the world what it means simply to strive.

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Mar 27, 1990

If athletes have the courage to break barriers, so must nations.

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Mar 27, 1990

So, keep training, keep struggling, keep breaking through barriers, and the world will follow you.

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Mar 27, 1990

Let every nation of the world know that the only barrier remaining now is the will to make the world better.

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Mar 27, 1990

Jesse dedicated himself to upholding the Olympic ideal of sportsmanship and the American ideals of fairplay, hard work, and open competition.

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Mar 27, 1990

I'll wear them with pride and hope I don't get in trouble for impersonating an athlete.

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Mar 27, 1990

We again call upon nuclear suppliers to exercise special restraint in providing materials related to the development of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and intermediate range missiles in this volatile area.

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Mar 27, 1990

Title I expands eligibility for Head Start developmental services to nonpoor children when not all poor children are being served.

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Mar 27, 1990

I hereby determine, pursuant to section 620E(d) of the Act, that provision of assistance to Pakistan under the Act through April 1, 1991, is in the national interest of the United States.

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Mar 26, 1990

What a marvelous legacy Dwight Eisenhower left to all Americans.

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Mar 26, 1990

The key to a richer and more vibrant economy across the continent is found in the private sector, not in the hands of governments.

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Mar 26, 1990

That many Soviet Jews are going to Israel is a historic event.

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Mar 26, 1990

The United States continues to take seriously its commitments to arms control agreements.

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Mar 26, 1990

H.R. 1463 would allow Washington area jurisdictions to pay for only 20 percent of the construction costs of the Metrorail system.

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Mar 26, 1990

H.R. 1463 would authorize $2.16 billion in appropriations for an additional 13.5 miles for the Metrorail system.

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