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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Dec 31, 1989

With good will and determination on both sides, I am confident our two peoples will be equal to the task.

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Dec 31, 1989

We can find our way only through cooperation beginning with a candid dialog.

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Dec 30, 1989

He's not out threatening the lives of Americans, and that's a good message for them.

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Dec 29, 1989

The problem is being worked, and I am satisfied that our determination to see this man brought to justice will prevail.

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Dec 29, 1989

It would not be fair, and it would not be proper, to make some kind of a deal that stops short of seeing this man brought to justice.

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Dec 29, 1989

The sooner that all of them are out, the better, as far as we're concerned.

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Dec 29, 1989

I think it's time to cool it on both sides and let the diplomatic process bring this matter to a happy resolution.

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Dec 29, 1989

I really believe this matter will be resolved, in one way or another, to the satisfaction of the United States.

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Dec 28, 1989

His election, as the President noted in his message, is living proof of what Mr. Havel has called the 'power of the powerless' to bring about peaceful democratic change.

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Dec 28, 1989

The United States reaffirms its strong support for the processes of economic recovery and democratic change in Eastern Europe.

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Dec 26, 1989

All reductions and sequestrations shall be made in strict accordance with the specifications of the December 27th report of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the requirements of section 252(b) of the Act and section…

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Dec 26, 1989

Each automatic spending increase that would, but for the provisions of the Act, take effect during fiscal year 1990 is permanently sequestered or reduced as provided in section 252 of the Act and section 11002 of OBRA.

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Dec 26, 1989

I will not have that, because I believe we should keep a ready force that is able to defend American interests and American lives around the world.

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Dec 26, 1989

If you don't believe that we are one nation under God, you cannot, in my view, be President.

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Dec 26, 1989

The following are sequestered as provided in section 252 of the Act and section 11002 of OBRA: new budget authority; unobligated balances; new loan guarantee commitments or limitations; new direct loan obligations, commitments, or…

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Dec 26, 1989

For accounts making payments otherwise required by substantive law, the head of each department or agency is directed to modify the calculation of each such payment to the extent necessary to reduce the estimate of total required payments…

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