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 1, 1990

No one, no one, wants a peaceful solution to this situation more than I do -- nobody at all.

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Nov 1, 1990

I can't think of any Governor who faced a stronger challenge than Terry did in his first two terms.

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Nov 1, 1990

There's no higher domestic priority than the economy, the job-creating engine that every family in this country counts on.

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Nov 1, 1990

I hope you're doing a little better in Rochester, Minnesota, than we are as a nation as a whole.

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Oct 31, 1990

I would consider it if there was an agreement that he would totally withdraw and comply fully, with no conditions to the United Nations sanctions.

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Oct 31, 1990

I think the American people feel as I do: that they much prefer to have a peaceful resolution to this question.

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Oct 31, 1990

We have no quarrel with the Iraqi people. Our problem is with Iraqi's dictator, Saddam Hussein.

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Oct 31, 1990

The whole ploy of Saddam Hussein is to starve them out. And I think that is unconscionable.

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Oct 31, 1990

I believe that the Embassy should remain open because I don't believe a dictator should violate international law by starving out or isolating another person's Embassy.

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Oct 31, 1990

I think the key point on this, regarding substance, is that our allies understand this.

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Oct 31, 1990

I don't see that we are [any closer to having a diplomatic solution].

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Oct 30, 1990

We're not divided by classes as some other societies that are.

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Oct 30, 1990

When I look for steady, constant, principled support in Congress, I've got it in Stan Parris.

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Oct 30, 1990

I am very grateful to Members of Congress like Stan Parris who stand up and encourage the passing of strong anticrime legislation.

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