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 18, 1990

I am confident that these talks have enhanced our mutual understanding.

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Apr 18, 1990

Well, it's been a great pleasure having President Mitterrand as our guest here at Key Largo.

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Apr 18, 1990

I intend to nominate Lawrence U. Costiglio to be a Director of the Federal Housing Finance Board.

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Apr 18, 1990

I keep coming back to and what we're trying to do through discussions like this to see if we can find a way...

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Apr 18, 1990

I believe that President Mitterrand and I are very close together in our view of security arrangements for Europe.

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Apr 17, 1990

I am hereby transmitting classified and unclassified versions of a report on the military presence of the United States in East Asia.

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Apr 17, 1990

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.

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Apr 17, 1990

I intend to nominate Olin L. Greene, Jr., to be Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration.

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Apr 16, 1990

Keep up that quest for excellence and the achievement you've all demonstrated so well.

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Apr 16, 1990

Barbara and I join with all Americans to mourn the passing of the Rev. Ralph Abernathy.

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Apr 16, 1990

Let me say we're here today to celebrate another kind of championship.

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Apr 16, 1990

We support this process and will work to ensure humanitarian assistance to those in need in both Nicaragua and Honduras as they return to their homes, their families, and their jobs.

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Apr 16, 1990

The U.S. remains firmly committed to helping economic development in Honduras.

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Apr 16, 1990

Violence is the weapon of the weak, and nonviolence is the weapon of the strong.

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Apr 16, 1990

We are considering appropriate responses if these threats are implemented.

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Apr 16, 1990

Don't be surprised if you see me -- I'll try anything -- chew on a towel.

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Apr 16, 1990

Clearly, those announcements are contrary to the approach that we have urged and that others have urged upon the Soviet Union.

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Apr 16, 1990

But I would simply repeat that what we need is dialog, discussion, and a peaceful resolution of this great difficulty there.

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Apr 16, 1990

Throughout, Rev. Abernathy was committed to the principle of nonviolence.

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