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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Jul 18, 1989

The bill would violate the limits set forth in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Jul 18, 1989

This is a result of the Subcommittee's reliance on higher-cost new construction programs instead of lower-cost housing vouchers proposed in the President's Budget.

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Jul 18, 1989

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Clifford R. Oviatt, Jr., to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Jul 17, 1989

The Constitution grants to the President, not Congress, the executive power to manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive branch.

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Jul 17, 1989

Our joy at what is now happening is more powerful than memory.

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Jul 16, 1989

We hope that the House will reevaluate the funding proposals in the Committee bill and work with the Administration to arrive at a more appropriate distribution of our scarce resources.

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Jul 14, 1989

Extreme poverty and exclusion from society violate the dignity of everyone enduring them.

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Jul 14, 1989

The summit will do exactly what it is I suggested yesterday it will do and what Margaret referred to today.

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Jul 14, 1989

We hold that the right of each individual to physical integrity and dignity must be guaranteed.

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Jul 14, 1989

I am so happy to have a good personal relationship that's existed for a long time with Britain's great Prime Minister.

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Jul 14, 1989

We stress the protection of freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and of freedom of opinion and expression;

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Jul 14, 1989

We believe that all human beings must act towards each other in a spirit of fraternity.

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Jul 14, 1989

You watch -- the summit will do exactly what it is I suggested yesterday.

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Jul 14, 1989

We reaffirm our commitment to freedom, democratic principles and human rights.

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Jul 13, 1989

Denial of the requested multiyear procurement of the F/A-18 and E-2C aircraft and Maverick missile would increase significantly outyear costs.

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Jul 13, 1989

We reaffirmed our commitment to work closely together to promote continued economic growth with low inflation.

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Jul 13, 1989

This protocol is fully consistent with the goals set out by the President in his proposals for the Clean Air Act.

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Jul 13, 1989

The proposed reduction of $1 billion from the $4.6 billion requested would cause cancellation or delay of experiments crucial to proving the feasibility of SDI technologies.

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Jul 13, 1989

The United States formally accepted the Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) protocol to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution.

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Jul 13, 1989

The R&D and procurement funding reductions totaling $.8 billion would delay flight test and production programs, increase total program costs, and reduce the FY 1990 program by one aircraft for this essential element of our strategic…

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