Jun 21, 1989
Can you ever make friends, or is it you're always worried about doing that, even?
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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Jun 21, 1989
Prosperity cannot be truly enjoyed unless the Points of Light about which I've spoken shine on every American in need.
Jun 21, 1989
Charles L. Grizzle will continue to serve as an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Jun 21, 1989
From now on, any definition of a successful life must include serving others.
Jun 21, 1989
Flag-burning is wrong -- dead wrong -- and the flag of the United States is very, very special.
Jun 21, 1989
I intend to nominate Lou Gallegos to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Jun 21, 1989
Government can't rebuild a family or reclaim a sense of neighborhood.
Jun 21, 1989
The challenges ahead are in the frontiers of the mind and in the good that hard work and the human imagination can bring to pass.
Jun 21, 1989
From now on any definition of a successful life must include serving others.
Jun 21, 1989
And to all here tonight: Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.
Jun 21, 1989
Will you tell the President and Mrs. Bush what it's like for a kid to live on the street?
Jun 21, 1989
It is no surprise to me that New Yorkers, in particular minority and ethnic voters, are shifting -- they are shifting from automatic loyalty to the other party and voting Republican more and more.
Jun 21, 1989
Just for example, when you were a little guy -- a real little, young one, did you just come from New York or did you come from outside somewhere?
Jun 21, 1989
Republicans take great pride in our New York Members of Congress, and you've got a good delegation, now 13 strong.
Jun 21, 1989
I want to thank Pat Barrett, my brother John, and Joe Fogg, outgoing chairman -- my friend Tony Colavita.
Jun 21, 1989
I just admire Father Ritter and what he's doing, and you guys for fighting -- and trying to do something.
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