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 25, 1990

Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October 1990 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month.

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Oct 24, 1990

I feel if we had more Republicans, like everyone of them standing here, we wouldn't be in this fiscal mess.

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Oct 24, 1990

We have to keep the taxes down, get the spending down, and get this message out across the country.

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Oct 24, 1990

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of Namibia will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

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Oct 24, 1990

I haven't given up my interest in incentives to get this economy moving, but we will see.

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Oct 24, 1990

We're totally united in our determination to take a sound, strong Republican message across this country.

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Oct 24, 1990

Some will, and some won't. But the point is we're unified and trying to win these elections, and that's what this is about.

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Oct 24, 1990

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

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Oct 24, 1990

I hereby proclaim the year beginning October 1, 1990, as Yosemite National Park Centennial Year.

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Oct 24, 1990

Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 1990 as Ending Hunger Month.

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Oct 23, 1990

I am delighted to present yet another first: the first Congressional Gold Medal awarded to an artist.

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Oct 23, 1990

I do hereby proclaim October 1990 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Oct 23, 1990

Secretary Dole, you really have changed the way America looks at education and training.

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Oct 23, 1990

We act today in recognition of Andrew Wyeth's outstanding and invaluable contributions to American art and culture.

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Oct 23, 1990

Elizabeth Dole has earned the respect of the American people.

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Oct 22, 1990

I think it sends a signal that we are for civil rights and we are opposed to quotas.

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