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 19, 1989

And society also deserves a chance, by sending the drug dealers where they belong -- to do time, hard time.

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Nov 19, 1989

Lynn Martin supports our proposals because she believes that the Federal Government must wage real war against the thugs who assault our kids.

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Nov 19, 1989

If you know friends that are, it's important to talk to them, because they respect you.

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Nov 19, 1989

People think the President of the United States -- he can do everything.

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Nov 19, 1989

At no time in the long history of the postwar years has dialog been more important between the superpowers.

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Nov 19, 1989

Lynn is already out front, and I know that she'll help me do that.

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Nov 19, 1989

The bill would increase the Federal budget deficit by up to $110 million in FY 1990 and $630 million over five years.

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Nov 19, 1989

As a matter of law, the use of local funds in the District of Columbia must be approved by the Congress and the President; the Federal Government is thus responsible for decisions as to the use of such local funds.

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Nov 19, 1989

Our administration has moved boldly, decisively on yet another issue because most Illinoisans, like most Americans, have had it up to here with crime and drug use.

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Nov 19, 1989

I know for a fact certain that they've done a wonderful job in joining the war against drugs.

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Nov 19, 1989

Let's go out and work to make Lynn Martin the next Senator from the great State of Illinois.

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Nov 19, 1989

I stated my intention to veto any bill that does not contain language that prohibits the use of all congressionally appropriated funds to pay for abortions other than those in which the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus…

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Nov 19, 1989

Drugs and crime are bad, and you've got to keep on understanding that.

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Nov 19, 1989

Pollution is a world problem, and only a world solution will stop it.

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Nov 19, 1989

We want stiffer penalties for violent criminals, greater certainty in sentencing.

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Nov 19, 1989

Well, you've got to stop them by having a coordinated effort along the border, all the law enforcement people working as a team.

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Nov 19, 1989

I'm looking forward to this meeting with President Gorbachev at Malta.

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Nov 19, 1989

I do share her concern about the future of endangered species.

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Nov 19, 1989

You've chosen to succeed by studying, obeying your elders, and having enough pride in yourselves just to say no to drugs.

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