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 10, 1989

The workers of Poland will ultimately benefit from their country's reform efforts.

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Jul 10, 1989

The key to economic success is letting the market do its work, and that means an end to inefficient government intervention in the marketplace.

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Jul 10, 1989

We want to work with Hungary to continue the changes and the reforms that are going forward in your great country as of today.

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Jul 10, 1989

I clearly salute today, as I have in the past, his contribution to the enormous political reforms that have taken place.

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Jul 10, 1989

This has been the first visit of an American President to Poland in almost 12 years.

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Jul 10, 1989

Abraham D. Sofaer will continue to serve as Legal Adviser at the Department of State.

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Jul 10, 1989

Poland has a special place in the American heart and in my heart.

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Jul 10, 1989

Poland is blazing her own path to a better life for all of her people.

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Jul 10, 1989

Pluralism is what we in the West call the marketplace of ideas.

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Jul 9, 1989

More specifically, I ask that the Congress: Create a more stable funding environment for Defense programs by adopting a biennial Defense Budget process.

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Jul 9, 1989

The United States will stand with Poland; we will support Poland's hopeful mission, unparalleled in your history.

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Jul 9, 1989

I have asked Secretary Cheney to propose detailed and substantive implementing actions to be achieved in specified timeframes.

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Jul 9, 1989

Successful implementation of the Report's recommendations will be a major step forward in fulfilling our promise to the American people to maintain our nation's strength and bring greater efficiency to government.

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Jul 9, 1989

The reforms identified in your Report will help achieve these requirements through a stronger and more efficient Department of Defense.

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