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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May 8, 1989

I want to see General Noriega do what I have just encouraged him to do.

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May 3, 1989

I will be talking to my National Science Adviser about that in the next few days.

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May 1, 1989

Democracy, a decade ago the exception, I think we would all agree, is today the rule.

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Apr 25, 1989

We must go after the white-collar criminal in this country as well as the others.

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Apr 19, 1989

Years before college, though, when these champions were themselves kids, shooting until twilight in obscure barns or out in driveways scattered across the deep South and the Middle West - young girls unknown to one another, but dreaming…

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Apr 19, 1989

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to provide a coordinated process for developing a national space policy and strategy and for monitoring its…

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Apr 19, 1989

The Council will establish a process for developing and monitoring the implementation of national space policy and strategy.

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Apr 18, 1989

Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King Hussein to the cause of peace, for his is a commitment to explore opportunities, examine options, pursue possibilities.

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Apr 18, 1989

I reiterated my belief that properly designed and mutually acceptable elections could, as an initial step, contribute to a political process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West Bank and Gaza.

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Apr 12, 1989

I have determined that such waivers are in the national economic interest of the United States.

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Apr 9, 1989

And today I'll be signing a proclamation to make this National Volunteer Week.

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Apr 9, 1989

I personally urge every American to follow their fine example.

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Apr 5, 1989

I believe it is in Israel's interest to engage in a serious dialog with Palestinians that address their legitimate political rights.

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Mar 27, 1989

The narcotics problem in this country is not going to be solved without the Thousand Points of Light.

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