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 17, 1989

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 15, 1989, as National Awareness Week for Children with Cancer.

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Oct 17, 1989

Today we celebrate dreams that you are making possible -- dreams that will keep America competitive, raise our standard of living, improve our quality of life.

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Oct 17, 1989

This investment in education is vital if America is to remain the leader in a very, very competitive world.

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Oct 17, 1989

Those concerns have been adequately expressed by the scientists.

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Oct 17, 1989

The President's policy has been flexible to account for changing circumstances; conditional to provide incentives for macroeconomic reform.

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Oct 16, 1989

President Roh's unification formula is based on principles that we share -- independence, peace, and democracy.

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Oct 16, 1989

Republican Governors have quietly distinguished themselves with programs that work.

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Oct 16, 1989

The struggle for democracy is crucial to a nation's political and economic and moral development.

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Oct 16, 1989

We can -- indeed, that we must -- as chief executives take responsibility, join forces, and make common cause of building a better America.

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Oct 16, 1989

U.S. forces will remain as long as both Governments and both peoples believe it is in the interest of peace.

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Oct 16, 1989

So, let no one doubt that the United States stands by its commitment to maintain the peace and prevent the outbreak of hostilities on the peninsula.

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Oct 16, 1989

An expansion of commerce in the spirit of free trade is essential to the economic development of the world.

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Oct 16, 1989

Joel Edward Haggard will continue to serve as the United States Representative to the Columbia River Interstate Compact.

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Oct 16, 1989

And, of course, our forces will remain as long as there is a threat from the North.

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Oct 16, 1989

Simply put, we will seek to strengthen security and peace by engaging the Communist world in constructive endeavor.

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Oct 15, 1989

We are a compassionate people, a nation of neighbors and neighborhoods; and America will never sleep well so long as a single man, woman, or child goes to sleep hungry or homeless, haunted or hurting.

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Oct 15, 1989

From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must include service to others.

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