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 7, 1990

I believe in the tough resiliency and the moral strength of the American people.

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Jan 7, 1990

I am sick and tired of the demagogs who call this a tax cut for the rich.

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Jan 4, 1990

$2.85 billion in disaster relief funds for areas affected by the San Francisco earthquake and Hurricane Hugo.

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Jan 4, 1990

$250 million was made available to the President to meet, at his discretion, unanticipated needs arising from both disasters.

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Jan 4, 1990

We will protect lives of citizens, and we will go forward with that.

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Jan 4, 1990

The purposes of these requirements are to reduce risks to the lives of occupants of buildings owned by the Federal Government.

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Jan 4, 1990

Local building codes shall be used in design and construction by those concerned with such activities in accord with section 3(a) and 3(c) of this order and augmented when necessary to achieve appropriate seismic design and construction…

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Jan 4, 1990

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Poland as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

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Jan 4, 1990

Nothing in this order shall apply to assistance provided for emergency work essential to save lives and protect property and public health and safety.

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Jan 4, 1990

Each Federal agency responsible for the design and construction of each new Federal building shall ensure that the building is designed and constructed in accord with appropriate seismic design and construction standards.

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Jan 4, 1990

I want to assure all of the countries of Latin America that United States policy remains one of a friendly, supportive, and respectful neighbor.

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Jan 4, 1990

The provisions of this order shall apply to all the new construction activities specified in the subsections below.

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Jan 4, 1990

I think I've heard all kinds of characterizations of him in the press ... Time for rhetoric is over; time for answering hypothetical questions that might prejudice the trial is over.

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Jan 4, 1990

Some have felt that we were so infatuated with the change in Eastern Europe that we were in the process of neglecting this hemisphere, and that is not the case.

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Jan 4, 1990

$184.6 million from the President's Unanticipated Needs for Natural Disasters Account.

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Jan 4, 1990

We want to get those additional augmented forces out as soon as possible.

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