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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Jan 31, 1990

There is great promise in our Nation's vision to be at the forefront of advancement in aeronautics, space science, and exploration.

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Jan 31, 1990

The sooner we can provide incentives for American families to save and for American business to invest for the long term, the more certain we can be that the current record-setting peacetime recovery will continue.

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Jan 31, 1990

I've been very impressed with the courage he has shown in going after those who have broken the law in his country.

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Jan 31, 1990

And today the times are on the side of peace because more and more brave men and women are on the side of God.

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Jan 31, 1990

I believe Americans will save more if given this opportunity, and by doing so, they will generate new funds for investment that strengthen our economy.

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Jan 31, 1990

I believe that this democracy of ours is once again proving, as it has throughout our history, that when people are free they use that freedom to serve the greater good and, indeed, a higher truth.

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Jan 31, 1990

This act will increase family savings, stimulate job-creating long-term investment, and strengthen the competitive position of American business.

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Jan 31, 1990

Americans are religious people, but a truly religious nation is a tolerant nation.

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Jan 31, 1990

I remain fully confident in Mrs. Silverman and her capacity for public service.

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Jan 30, 1990

Please know that no light is more dazzling, brighter, than the VISTA volunteers.

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Jan 30, 1990

Tonight I come not to speak about the state of the Government, not to detail every new initiative we plan for the coming year nor to describe every line in the budget.

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Jan 30, 1990

The American worker is the most productive worker in the world.

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Jan 30, 1990

From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must include serving others.

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Jan 30, 1990

We must maintain the democratic decency that makes a nation out of millions of individuals.

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Jan 30, 1990

America, not just the nation but an idea, alive in the minds of people everywhere.

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Jan 30, 1990

Education is the one investment that means more for our future because it means the most for our children.

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Jan 30, 1990

The United States will maintain significant military forces in Europe as long as our allies desire our presence as part of a common security effort.

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Jan 30, 1990

This proposal reflects the minimum level of U.S. forces needed in Europe to protect American interests and to sustain NATO's strategy of forward defense and flexible response.

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Jan 30, 1990

With you rests our hope, all that America will mean in the years and decades ahead.

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Jan 29, 1990

Today, I encourage all Americans to join me in saluting the tremendous achievements of Black Americans.

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Jan 29, 1990

Each February, we observe National Black History Month in recognition of the remarkable achievements of Black Americans and the many contributions they have made to our nation's heritage.

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