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 6, 1989

I intend to nominate John E. Frohnmayer to be Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Jul 6, 1989

You know, the only real game in the world, I think, is baseball.

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Jul 5, 1989

Our key economic objective at the summit is to sustain noninflationary growth.

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Jul 5, 1989

But we'll see eye-to-eye on that; it's going to take a little while.

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Jul 5, 1989

I have determined that it is necessary to provide for the continued staged reduction in duties on certain tobacco for goods originating in the territory of Canada.

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Jul 5, 1989

The brilliant achievements of Douglas Dillon raise the nobility of public service to new heights.

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Jul 5, 1989

We honor Senator Smith today for her commitment to truth and honesty in government and in America and to strengthening America at home and abroad.

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Jul 5, 1989

We're going there because we believe in reform and democracy and private markets and the ideas that have worked to help elevate the standards of living for people all over the world.

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Jul 5, 1989

I do feel a great empathy for the change and an affection for the heartbeat of the Hungarian people.

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Jul 5, 1989

I think it would be nice to aspire to that kind of a situation.

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Jul 5, 1989

I have determined that it is appropriate to withdraw the duty-free treatment afforded under the GSP to imports from all designated beneficiary developing countries of the cigarette leaf tobacco.

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Jul 5, 1989

It is important that an American President salute the Hungarian people and salute the changes that are taking place in Hungary.

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Jul 5, 1989

A gifted comedienne known and loved by generations of audiences around the world, Lucille Ball left a lasting impression of American entertainment.

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Jul 5, 1989

I do not want to go into sums, but I doubt that there will be an instant grant of any $10 billion.

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Jul 5, 1989

Keep it going, and it doesn't have to be to the detriment of anybody else.

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Jul 5, 1989

We want to help these countries toward an alternative future, a democratic alternative, and to help create a Europe that is whole and free.

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Jul 5, 1989

For his unique contributions to the national security of this country, the United States honors Ambassador George Kennan.

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