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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Nov 20, 1990

I think that we're in good synchronization with them and with many other countries as we face the problems of the Gulf.

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Nov 20, 1990

These wetlands are an important wintering habitat for several species of ducks.

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Nov 20, 1990

I come away from this conversation more committed than ever to seeing this cruel occupation come to an end.

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Nov 20, 1990

I do not believe that the Congress intended this provision to require a termination of vital anti-narcotics assistance.

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Nov 20, 1990

Justice demands that the world listen and understand exactly the kind of brutality that Saddam Hussein has wrought upon innocent kids and families in Kuwait.

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Nov 20, 1990

I think he should withdraw unconditionally from Kuwait right now.

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Nov 20, 1990

I have no doubt that these constitutional defects were the result of inadvertence.

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Nov 20, 1990

I hope that all Americans of all faiths and walks of life will bow their heads in appreciation for God's power to protect us.

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Nov 20, 1990

I believe that that cynical dealing of human life, parceling out lives from Christmas to March, has backfired on Saddam Hussein.

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Nov 20, 1990

I will try through this visit, perhaps only symbolically, to tell every single man and woman over there that we thank them and we thank God for the blessings that we have and that we are going to prevail.

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Nov 20, 1990

We recognize with satisfaction the growing role of the United Nations in world affairs and its increasing effectiveness.

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Nov 20, 1990

Thank God for the United States leadership in standing up against this aggression.

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Nov 20, 1990

We are convinced that in order to strengthen peace and security among our States, the advancement of democracy, and respect for and effective exercise of human rights, are indispensable.

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Nov 20, 1990

You represent America's best -- the world's best hope for the future.

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Nov 20, 1990

We are on the same wavelength with the Soviet Union and almost all the others on the Security Council.

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Nov 20, 1990

That in signing the Charter of Paris this morning, we have closed a chapter of history.

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Nov 20, 1990

Democracy is the best safeguard of freedom of expression, tolerance of all groups of society, and equality of opportunity for each person.

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Nov 20, 1990

I didn't see one single country here that had anything other than condemnation of that kind of behavior.

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Nov 20, 1990

We unreservedly condemn, as criminal, all acts, methods and practices of terrorism and express our determination to work for its eradication.

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