George H.W. Bush

We know all the answers are not found in Washington, DC.

Well, thank you so much.

I think on this one it gets way across any partisan politics.

We want U.S. students to be first in the world in math and science achievement.

What's good for agriculture is good for America.

Well, we're very pleased to be here.

The expression, Mr. Clark, that we use on that -- and I expect all the pros around here know this -- but it's 'ready to learn.'

For you air crews, keep 'em flying.

It is the professional men and women of our military who makes them work.

Let's help Kay keep making government better.

Any time day or night, in the missile field or the flight line, in a command post, or in an office, you are deterrence.

That's a tribute to every one of you in this room tonight -- and every one of you who are working so hard to make the Republican Party the majority party here in Ohio.

Her initials aren't K.O. for nothing.

I'm an optimist about our country.

I'm delighted to make one of my first fundraising stops of this decade right here in Ohio.

That does not mean dismantling the solid foundation of military strength, alliance solidarity, and international security that has really brought us to this new moment of promise.

I know that the Ohio party is on the move, but I can tell you that that National Committee has taken a real leadership in a lot of these races.

We've seen a world of change this past year -- unbelievable, unpredictable change -- triumph of democracy from Prague to Panama.

We're going to reorder our defense budget on the basis of our strategic needs, in response to the challenges we will still face in a world of many uncertainties and dangers.

I want to see prudent cuts, but I want to see it done in an orderly way so what emerges is a strong, robust, vital force.

I will work with Congress to build a bridge to a more secure world.

I want to say something about the people here, about your response, actually, in the wake of the earthquake back in October.

I referred to it as the 'Revolution of '89,' a remarkable and hopeful transition that continues even now.

I think it's a national goal that we be more competitive, but it can't wait until we get our defense program in line.

If a base closes, it doesn't close Federal concern and commitment.