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 4, 1989

Tonight I challenge the country and unveil this new national strategy -- the first time we really have had such a strategy.

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Aug 31, 1989

The airlines are fully capable of bearing the costs of this equipment.

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Aug 31, 1989

He was a strong, gentle, and generous man; and his loss is the Nation's.

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Aug 31, 1989

I know the partnership between Japan and the United States will produce positive results.

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Aug 31, 1989

That partnership is based on shared interests and mutual respect.

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Aug 31, 1989

The taxpayer has already committed approximately $56 million to research and development in explosives detection technology over the past 8 years.

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Aug 31, 1989

Nevertheless, we can depend on America's working men and women to meet such challenges.

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Aug 31, 1989

We must safeguard the gains made by working families and improve worker training and education so that all Americans might share fully in our nation's prosperity.

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Aug 31, 1989

I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of Bart Giamatti.

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Aug 31, 1989

We seek to preserve our relations there while endorsing the legitimate aspirations of the Chinese people for political expression.

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Aug 31, 1989

Today, we pause as a Nation to salute America's working men and women.

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Aug 31, 1989

A job is more than a source of income; it is a source of pride and a source of self-respect.

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Aug 30, 1989

The main thing is to cooperate with President Barco in the ways that he feels are most effective.

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Aug 30, 1989

We have a growing problem of our own in Canada, which is one of abuse of this substance, the same way as the United States has.

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Aug 30, 1989

The highlight is not only the personal chemistry that I think is good but the fact that we can talk as neighbors in a very unfettered way about a wide array of problems.

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Aug 29, 1989

I understand that the statute permits a judge the discretion to deny all Federal benefits for a specified period of time.

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Aug 29, 1989

It is a place where we really enjoy ourselves -- but more than that, kind of refurbish our souls and get our batteries all charged up and enjoy life really to the fullest.

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Aug 29, 1989

To implement section 5301, I am asking the United States Sentencing Commission to assist in the initial dissemination of information to the Federal courts.

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Aug 29, 1989

I am directing the Department of Justice to coordinate the participation of the State courts in this program.

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