Political Quotes

George H.W. Bush

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 1968201815,379 total · peak 1992 (5031)
1968: 1 quote1984: 3 quotes1988: 1 quote1989: 2,365 quotes1990: 2,380 quotes1991: 3,433 quotes1992: 5,031 quotes1993: 119 quotes1996: 1 quote2001: 7 quotes2002: 3 quotes2003: 123 quotes2004: 550 quotes2005: 263 quotes2006: 564 quotes2007: 264 quotes2008: 102 quotes2009: 58 quotes2010: 14 quotes2011: 8 quotes2012: 12 quotes2013: 32 quotes2014: 4 quotes2015: 5 quotes2016: 17 quotes2017: 16 quotes2018: 3 quotes
Nov 12, 1990

We discussed at length our goals for the Uruguay round and our strong conviction that we must succeed in substantial trade liberalization and strengthening the multilateral world trading system.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 12, 1990

They deserve our compassion, they deserve our care, and they deserve more than a chance: They deserve a cure.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 12, 1990

The close relationship between the United States of America and the European Community constitutes a point, and has constituted a point, of great strength for the maintenance of stability and peace in the world.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 8, 1990

I encourage all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

Today I am signing H.R. 5872, a bill 'To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require qualifying employer securities to include interest in publicly traded partnerships.'

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

Your strong support and steady guidance will be sorely missed.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

Let me express our indebtedness to you for your service to the peace and health of this Nation.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

I think Saddam Hussein should fully, without condition, comply to the U.N. resolutions.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

I hereby designate Nicaragua as a beneficiary country for purposes of the CBERA.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

Your drive, determination, clarity of purpose, and deep sense of mission have helped unite the whole Nation behind this critical task.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

Block by block, school by school, child by child, we will take back the streets; and we will never surrender.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

I ordered the deployment of U.S. military forces to Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf to deter further Iraqi aggression and to protect our interests in the region.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

The enactment of H.J. Res. 649 represents a significant step on our part to bring into force the U.S.-Czechoslovakia Trade Agreement.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

Second, H.R. 3562 would prohibit food manufacturers from making health claims on their labels unless the claims are permitted by the Department of Health and Human Services.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

The main reason we're there is to set back aggression, to see that aggression is unrewarded.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

It worries me. It worries me very much, as do the lives of those who have been forced into hiding by his brutality and his violation of international law.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

I would love to see a peaceful resolution to this question, and that's what I wanted.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

An unchecked aggression today could lead to some horrible world conflagration tomorrow.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

H.R. 5872 will not change existing tax rules that prohibit publicly traded partnerships from maintaining certain forms of tax-qualified plans such as employee stock ownership plans.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1990

These sharply lower tariffs will provide the impetus for greatly expanded trade between the United States and Czechoslovakia.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like George H.W. Bush