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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Apr 26, 1990

I still feel that we can lick any problem, no matter how big, how complex, or how deeply rooted it may be.

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Apr 26, 1990

I will give that legislation a stamp of my own: I will give it the veto stamp because I am not going to accept highly centralized standards.

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Apr 26, 1990

I simply want to take this opportunity to urge every American who has not returned the census form to do so, to stand up and be counted.

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Apr 26, 1990

The enthusiasm that these employees have for community service really is remarkable.

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Apr 26, 1990

I've often said that from now on any definition of a successful life must include serving others.

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Apr 26, 1990

To all the Coors employees: Thank you for opening your hearts to your communities.

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Apr 25, 1990

The pay provisions for VA physicians and dentists would result in costs of $26 million in excess of those proposed in the FY 1991 Budget.

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Apr 25, 1990

This $7,000,000 would be contributed to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

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Apr 25, 1990

Unless H.R. 4557 is amended to delete the exemption from sequestration, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the President's other senior advisers will recommend that the bill be vetoed.

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Apr 25, 1990

I have decided to terminate the reviews of Costa Rica and Uruguay without prejudice.

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Apr 25, 1990

Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders inconsistent with the provisions of this proclamation are hereby superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

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Apr 25, 1990

I have determined to modify the application of duty-free treatment under the GSP currently being afforded to certain articles.

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Apr 25, 1990

I intend to suspend indefinitely Liberia from its status as a GSP beneficiary for failure to comply with section 502(b)(7) of the 1974 Act concerning internationally recognized worker rights.

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Apr 25, 1990

Without the $7,000,000, UNRWA would be forced to cut essential services to the refugees.

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Apr 25, 1990

It isn't an easy path, but we're convinced it is the only path to prosperity and better lives for all Venezuelans.

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Apr 25, 1990

I intend to designate current beneficiaries Kiribati, Mauritania, Mozambique, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu as least-developed beneficiary developing countries.

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Apr 24, 1990

You inspire me, you inspire my wife, and you inspire the country.

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Apr 24, 1990

I am proposing an amendment to the Constitution to accomplish this.

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Apr 24, 1990

I ask Congress to require an up-or-down vote on Presidential rescissions.

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Apr 24, 1990

A balanced budget amendment, properly drafted, is both necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of a group of citizens not now able to protect themselves.

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