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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Sep 25, 1989

I mean, we know what the law is, and the President has to abide by the law.

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Sep 25, 1989

I'm confident that we do have a strong bipartisan support, and I'm hopeful that we will prevail.

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Sep 25, 1989

It is a job-creating tax measure that will put more Americans to work.

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Sep 25, 1989

Well, I think that we're going to come together with the Governors on major objectives for this country in terms of education -- something that's never been done before.

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Sep 25, 1989

I was elected to do certain things, and I'm going to keep on trying to do them.

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Sep 24, 1989

Make no mistake: Nothing can stand in the way of freedom's march.

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Sep 22, 1989

I'm very pleased with what the Secretary has been able to accomplish out there.

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Sep 22, 1989

It's not my view that summits must have arms control agreements, but we're going to be working with full faith.

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Sep 22, 1989

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended an advisory committee…

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Sep 22, 1989

I'm very pleased that we've reached agreement with the Soviets on several questions.

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Sep 22, 1989

I think you'll see why when they make their announcements there.

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Sep 22, 1989

I think our allies seem to be very flexible, and I now must get in touch with them fairly soon to determine what their desires are.

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Sep 22, 1989

I think it will be useful on both sides to pushing both bureaucracies forward.

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Sep 22, 1989

I don't see any reason that that single resignation will signal or lead to a lessening in resolve.

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Sep 21, 1989

And today I make a prediction: This November, New Jersey will make the right decision, and Jim Courter will be our next Governor.

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Sep 21, 1989

New Jersey's elections are among the most crucial in America.

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Sep 21, 1989

Let the Democrats say it's a tax for the rich. It is a tax adjustment that is going to help create jobs in America, and that's why I am going to continue to fight for it.

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Sep 21, 1989

This election will decide whether New Jersey builds on what you began 8 years ago or whether it risks everything by returning to the past.

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Sep 21, 1989

Do you want a Democratic Governor and a Democratic general assembly who thinks that New Jersey's death penalty law is fine as it is? Or do you want a Republican Governor and a Republican general assembly who says that murderers and drug…

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