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 28, 1990

And I really mean it: that is more Republicans in Congress that think the way these two do.

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Oct 28, 1990

And the Democrats want the taxpayer to foot the bill for the reelection.

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Oct 28, 1990

I think it's that message that will get -- American people are fair.

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Oct 28, 1990

America needs a Republican Congress that will balance the budget by cutting spending, not by raising taxes on everybody here.

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Oct 28, 1990

Because I think people know that this Congress is controlled by the taxers.

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Oct 27, 1990

I'm proud to be back here at Pearl and proud to be back as your Commander in Chief.

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Oct 27, 1990

The decision for this deployment was made by the men in Baghdad.

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Oct 26, 1990

I want to see that Saddam's aggression is unrewarded and, indeed, repudiated.

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Oct 26, 1990

This report is submitted pursuant to section 207(d) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1706(d).

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Oct 26, 1990

The Pacific Islands have a special place in the minds and hearts of the American people.

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Oct 26, 1990

We will continue to work with the Government of Panama to resolve its outstanding obligations.

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Oct 26, 1990

I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of April 30, 1990, concerning the national emergency with respect to Panama.

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Oct 26, 1990

Today, we share this great aquatic continent as partners in peace.

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Oct 26, 1990

We plan to dispose of only the chemical munitions from the Pacific theater currently stored at Johnston Atoll.

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