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 6, 1989

To them, I say, okay, America is the land of dreams -- dreams that come true.

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Sep 6, 1989

I know Al would disclaim all credit, but certainly he deserves an awful lot.

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Sep 6, 1989

The establishment of a Commission for International Cooperation in Planetary Exploration unnecessarily duplicates the function of the National Space Council.

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Sep 6, 1989

All Americans believe in liberty, for the evidence of its power lights the world.

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Sep 6, 1989

I'm pleased that Tom Clancy, the esteemed author, my friend, involved in this project.

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Sep 6, 1989

H.R. 1759 contains many unnecessary and burdensome requirements concerning reports to Congress.

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Sep 6, 1989

Paul A. Adams will continue to serve as Inspector General at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Sep 6, 1989

We believe that the conditions are right for achieving sound and stabilizing agreements which will increase security for all the nations concerned.

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Sep 6, 1989

We can have an America free from war, free from drugs and crime -- an America free from fear.

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Sep 6, 1989

As an old Navy person, I salute your mission; for you're ensuring, as Francis Key said, that our flag will yet wave.

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Sep 6, 1989

What a lovely day to visit one of America's most hallowed shrines.

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Sep 6, 1989

What a marvelous contribution he's made to our literary world and, I also would like to think, to the national security interests of the United States by his writings.

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Sep 6, 1989

And today we remember those volunteers, for, because of them, Baltimore stopped the British invasion and preserved our independence.

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Sep 5, 1989

I am trying to see that we play it by putting forward and then implementing a national drug strategy.

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Sep 5, 1989

It is more than a slogan, and this problem will be solved as soon as each of us decides to involve himself or herself in the life of another person.

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Sep 5, 1989

It's the first time that the United States has had a national coordinated strategy.

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Sep 5, 1989

Only through a broad, cooperative, international effort can we reduce the foreign drug supply to our nation and to countries around the globe.

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Sep 5, 1989

T S Ary will continue to serve as Director of the Bureau of Mines.

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