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 14, 1989

The national grasslands are home to a variety of plants, soils, minerals, and animals not found elsewhere.

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Jun 14, 1989

H.R. 536 is objectionable because it would legislatively limit the Supreme Court's long-standing Feres doctrine.

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Jun 14, 1989

You guys don't let any disabilities stand in your way, and so it's up to us to make sure that discrimination doesn't stop you.

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Jun 14, 1989

There already exists a separate, uniform, comprehensive, and no fault compensation scheme for military personnel.

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Jun 14, 1989

We Americans have been blessed with a fertile land of unparalleled beauty.

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Jun 14, 1989

I announce my intention to nominate Luigi R. Einaudi to be the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States.

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Jun 14, 1989

S. 5 decreases the range of child care choices available to parents.

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Jun 14, 1989

Parents are best able to make decisions about their children, and they, not the government, should choose the child care they consider best.

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Jun 14, 1989

New Federal support for child care should be targeted to families most in need.

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Jun 14, 1989

Each of you has a very special talent to make us see what you see, feel what you feel, hear what you have to say.

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Jun 14, 1989

Let us also remember our responsibility -- as individuals and as a Nation -- to cherish and protect the environment.

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Jun 13, 1989

In retrospect, the policy of containment... created the conditions for the tide toward democracy now changing and uplifting our globe.

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Jun 13, 1989

The Government of the United States does not and will not recognize the unilateral incorporation by force of arms of the Baltic States into the Soviet Union.

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Jun 13, 1989

It is time for the American public and our administration to say that enough is enough.

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Jun 13, 1989

We aim to achieve this without raising the taxes on the working men and women of this country.

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Jun 13, 1989

It will stand as America's lasting tribute to those who fought so valiantly in an unknown land.

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Jun 13, 1989

We must work together to protect what is already the longest peacetime expansion in our history.

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Jun 13, 1989

Richard Schifter will continue to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.

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Jun 13, 1989

The accountability of the FDIC should be enhanced in two ways.

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