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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Jun 21, 1989

We are lucky to live in the greatest, freest country in the world.

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Jun 21, 1989

Did you just get so down you figured, there's got to be something better than this?

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Jun 20, 1989

We are united by principles, by a great cause; and that's why, now that the dust is settled, we are all still Republicans.

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Jun 20, 1989

We are privileged to live in the greatest, freest, most inspirational country in the entire world.

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Jun 20, 1989

I do believe from the bottom of my heart that Marshall will make a great Governor of the Commonwealth.

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Jun 20, 1989

Every American, in every city in America, will breathe clean air, and that should be a national goal.

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Jun 20, 1989

I am pleased to nominate John J. Easton, Jr. as the Assistant Secretary of Energy.

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Jun 20, 1989

Although the Administration favors negotiated settlements over litigation, careful attention must be paid when Federal taxpayers are asked to contribute substantially more than they might otherwise pay as a result of litigation involving…

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Jun 20, 1989

This former attorney general has a tough, hardnosed plan for putting away violent criminals for good.

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Jun 20, 1989

Resolving the disputes through negotiation rather than litigation was accomplished due to the diligent, good-faith efforts of all parties involved.

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Jun 20, 1989

Every American, from Maine to Texas, looks to Virginia as the cradle of democracy.

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Jun 20, 1989

I intend to nominate Victor Stello, Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy.

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Jun 20, 1989

Further delays in enactment of an acceptable supplemental would have increasingly undesirable impacts on the intended beneficiaries.

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Jun 20, 1989

We will also strive to ensure that all responsible parties make appropriate contributions to a settlement.

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Jun 20, 1989

And we've asked for nearly $200 million in new funding for acquisitions under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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Jun 20, 1989

I intend to nominate Richard A. Clarke to be an Assistant Secretary of State.

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Jun 20, 1989

To be an Assistant Secretary of State (Politico-Military Affairs).

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