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 12, 1989

The use of employer sanctions would require complex documentation in order to prove that an alien was performing longshore work legally.

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Oct 12, 1989

Further, the Immigration and Naturalization Service does not have the manpower or equipment to inspect vessels out of port.

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Oct 11, 1989

I urge every single one of you to support Rudy's candidacy as energetically and as generously as you possibly can.

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Oct 11, 1989

Environmentalism is a commonsense issue that concerns all of us.

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Oct 11, 1989

Believe me, the people of Puerto Rico and Charleston know they've got good neighbors right here in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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Oct 11, 1989

We owe it to the young people of southern Mississippi to protect our environment and leave this Earth a little bit better as we go on.

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Oct 11, 1989

You need a man in Washington who makes sure the voice of southern Mississippi is heard in the Halls of Congress.

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Oct 11, 1989

Rudy's the one who left Washington to help clean up New York City, the city of his birth, his hometown.

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Oct 11, 1989

God bless you, and God bless the United States of America, and God bless the State of Mississippi.

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Oct 11, 1989

The Secretary of the Interior already has adequate authority to conduct a National Historic Landmark theme study on American labor history.

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Oct 11, 1989

We can't tax our way to richer growth; we cannot tax our way to higher growth.

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Oct 11, 1989

I hereby proclaim the month of October 1989 'Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month.'

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Oct 11, 1989

Such a study could be conducted more quickly and at less cost under current law than under H.R. 2949.

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Oct 11, 1989

New York, don't postpone your return to good government, your return to greatness.

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Oct 11, 1989

I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Oct 11, 1989

You can count on him to provide the kind of leadership that does right by southern Mississippi.

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Oct 11, 1989

Rudy holds out the hope that it can again become the city that it once was.

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Oct 11, 1989

No single issue today says more about our commitment to the future.

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Oct 11, 1989

Politics begins with people, and people -- good people -- is what southern Mississippi is all about.

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Oct 10, 1989

I urge all Americans to become more aware of the tragedy of domestic violence.

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Oct 10, 1989

I expressed my strong commitment to supporting the process of economic and political reform in Poland and Hungary.

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Oct 10, 1989

Let us raise our glasses to President Francesco Cossiga, to the Republic of Italy, and to the lasting friendship and love between the people of Italy and America.

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Oct 10, 1989

I intend to nominate Harry F. Manbeck, Jr., to be Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.

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