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 16, 1990

Education is the key to our future, to our identity as a nation, and to our very soul as a people.

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Sep 16, 1990

H.R. 1677's restrictions on cable operators raise extremely grave constitutional problems.

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Sep 16, 1990

I tell them that I'd like to get more anti -- in the Federal level.

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Sep 16, 1990

I've indicated all along that this is something to which I am -- I really believe is necessary to stimulate the economy.

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Sep 16, 1990

I think the best thing the Federal Government can do is to get these interest rates down and to adopt growth incentives.

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Sep 15, 1990

Iraq must get out of Kuwait for the sake of principle, for the sake of peace, and for the sake of the Iraqi people.

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Sep 13, 1990

The Fund is designed to foster a climate favorable to investment in Latin American and Caribbean countries and would support efforts in these countries to facilitate investment and the reflow of flight capital.

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Sep 13, 1990

It will build more constructive relations in the Western Hemisphere and a more hopeful future.

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Sep 13, 1990

I am pleased to transmit a legislative proposal entitled the 'Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990.'

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Sep 13, 1990

Any of these incidents -- all of them add up to clear violations of international law.

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Sep 13, 1990

We want to encourage investment and help countries compete for capital by reforming broad economic policies and specific regulatory systems.

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Sep 13, 1990

We believe that these investment, debt, and environment measures will provide significant support to the efforts of Latin America and the Caribbean to build strong economies.

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