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 19, 1990

However, the Administration strongly objects to the nearly fivefold increase in the funding authorization for the Foundation provided by H.R. 5255.

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Sep 19, 1990

The bill would establish an undesirable precedent for settling State school land grant claims.

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Sep 19, 1990

The bill would adversely affect the President's proposal to lease the Reserve and use the resulting revenues to create and fund a Defense Petroleum Inventory.

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Sep 18, 1990

I know that every American looks forward to the day when our extraordinary young men and women will return home.

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Sep 18, 1990

Clean air has been one of our administration's top priorities.

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Sep 17, 1990

I will not sign a bill that handcuffs the police officers all across the United States of America.

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Sep 17, 1990

He wants to govern a California where women need no longer fear the night because drug dealers and criminals will instead fear the law.

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Sep 17, 1990

Pete says, 'I will not have California under siege to rapists and thugs and drug dealers.'

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Sep 17, 1990

We mean to keep the sanctions in place, to keep the pressure on, and prove to Saddam Hussein that aggression does not pay.

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Sep 17, 1990

I will not sign a so-called crime bill that makes life tougher for the police than it does for the criminals.

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Sep 17, 1990

We owe him a vote of thanks and, again, all of the volunteers that are pitching in.

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Sep 17, 1990

The world will not look the other way; Iraq's act of aggression will not stand.

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Sep 17, 1990

Let's not wait until our servicemen come home to show our appreciation.

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Sep 17, 1990

We must address our budget deficit not in 1991 or '92 but right now.

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