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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Oct 26, 1989

I do believe that here in the Americas we can and will unite to confront and defeat the new slayers of the democratic dream.

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Oct 26, 1989

The Costa Rican model is an example and an inspiration in Central America, to this entire hemisphere, to the world.

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Oct 26, 1989

And so, we journey today to advance this new world of freedom and to salute the traditions of a nation and a people that, in many ways, represents the model for our entire hemisphere.

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Oct 26, 1989

The news is irrepressible and inspiring for those with democratic dreams of their own.

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Oct 25, 1989

I determine that the Republic of Hungary is not in violation of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of Subsection 402(a) of the Act.

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Oct 25, 1989

Work-study benefits should not be provided to nonveterans who can avail themselves of other government-wide educational assistance opportunities.

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Oct 25, 1989

The President's senior advisers would likewise recommend the veto of a substitute for H.R. 1231 providing for establishment of a congressional advisory commission.

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Oct 25, 1989

Let no one doubt our commitment to freedom's success in Eastern Europe.

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Oct 25, 1989

The President's plan is designed to eliminate unacceptable risks to the public health and to provide for more orderly regulation of pesticides and their use.

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Oct 25, 1989

The plan will simplify and make more workable the regulation of pesticide use in agriculture, thereby assisting farmers in knowing and following food safety laws.

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Oct 25, 1989

The President's senior advisers would recommend veto of H.R. 2710 if it were presented to him in its current form.

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Oct 25, 1989

This action signals the recognition that a quiet revolution is taking place in thousands of shops, farms, and factories.

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Oct 25, 1989

We admire you, we support you, and we welcome you as friends of freedom.

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Oct 25, 1989

It is inappropriate, in light of the history of the present dispute and the Eastern Airlines bankruptcy court proceeding, to require the President to establish a Presidential Emergency Board, as would be mandated by H.R. 1231.

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Oct 25, 1989

I include as part of these documents my Determination that the Republic of Hungary is not in violation of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of Subsection 402(a) or paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of Subsection 409(a) of the Act.

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Oct 25, 1989

The program is tailored to meet the needs of full-time students.

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Oct 24, 1989

It is true that international exchanges are not a great tide to sweep away all differences, but they will slowly wear away at the obstacles to peace as surely as water wears away a hard stone.

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Oct 24, 1989

Thank you very much, Dick, and distinguished Dr. Henry Kaufman.

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Oct 24, 1989

Many of our foreign guests once worked and studied in the United States.

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