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 18, 1990

This would restrict NOAA's flexibility to adjust prices to reflect actual costs, as provided by existing law.

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Oct 18, 1990

This office would duplicate existing Federal, State, and private sector programs.

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Oct 18, 1990

This is unnecessary because NOAA is presently conducting a study and intends to provide its findings and recommendations to Congress early next year.

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Oct 18, 1990

I have stood against raising these individual income tax rates, and I think I'm on the right track in that.

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Oct 17, 1990

And now, in 1990, Hungary has taken its natural place as a valued member of the commonwealth of free nations.

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Oct 17, 1990

Welcome to America, Mr. Prime Minister, and God bless the friendship between our two nations.

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Oct 17, 1990

I'm going to fight the taxers and the spenders because it is right.

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Oct 17, 1990

I firmly believe that it's still alive, but that we all must always work to preserve it and to protect it in a way.

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Oct 17, 1990

Your presence here tonight, Mr. Prime Minister, bears testimony to Hungary's new role as a sovereign member of the new and growing partnership of nations.

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Oct 17, 1990

Hungary is no longer an emerging democracy; Hungary is a democracy.

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Oct 17, 1990

God bless you, and as your national anthem proclaims so unforgettably, 'God Bless the Hungarians.'

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Oct 17, 1990

The United States has been a partner of Europe for most of this century and will remain so.

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Oct 17, 1990

Little things do add up to the greatness of this whole system of our democracy.

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Oct 17, 1990

Decisions in Washington do make a difference in the lives of everyday Americans for better or for worse.

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Oct 17, 1990

We see this as yet another important landmark on the road toward full normalization of political activity in South Africa.

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Oct 17, 1990

Like Hungarians, the Americans of that time believed in helping individuals and nations who understood that real freedom makes all progress possible.

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Oct 17, 1990

We believe that President de Klerk deserves credit for his political courage and leadership.

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Oct 17, 1990

When we were in Budapest last year, I was given a piece of the Iron Curtain.

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Oct 16, 1990

I hereby proclaim October 17, 1990, as National Drug-Free Schools and Communities Education and Awareness Day.

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Oct 16, 1990

Public service is a public trust, requiring employees to place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws, and ethical principles above private gain.

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Oct 16, 1990

Since there is no accepted legal definition of waters where Coast Guard has a presence, collections could be challenged in court.

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Oct 16, 1990

We must teach young Americans about the dangers of experimenting with drugs.

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Oct 16, 1990

Continued taxpayer subsidies for these costs are inappropriate.

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Oct 16, 1990

Employees shall disclose waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities.

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