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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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Nov 29, 2010

We're going to create a virtual fence that employs motion detectors and infrared cameras and unmanned aerial vehicles to detect and prevent illegal crossings. What I'm telling you is that we're going to have a border that is smart and…

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Nov 7, 2010

I would pour my heart and soul into protecting this country, whatever it took.

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Nov 7, 2010

I didn't appreciate it then and I don't appreciate it now. It's one thing to say, you know, 'I don't appreciate the way he's handled his business.' It's another thing to say, 'This man is a racist.'

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Nov 7, 2010

Because the lawyer said it was legal. He said it did not fall within the anti-torture act.

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Nov 3, 2010

You know, I -- I am not a political pundit. I'm really not. And secondly, a lot is going to happen between now and the nominating process. I have no clue.

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Sep 9, 2010

On my orders, the United States military has begun strikes against al Qaeda terrorist training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

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Sep 9, 2010

Osama bin Laden is a prime suspect. And the people who house him, encourage him, provide food, comfort or money are on notice.

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Jul 26, 2010

My State of Texas is a leader in clean energy. In fact, if Texas were its own country--which some people have talked about--we would be the world leader in wind energy.

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Jul 25, 2010

Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.

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Jun 30, 2010

Even George Bush said we were addicted to oil. And we've all got to accept that.

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May 25, 2010

Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.

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Dec 2, 2009

Think about how much they must have loved this country, how they believed in its dreams. It's an astounding devotion. It's in a league by itself.

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Nov 12, 2009

We would like to end the Guantanamo. We'd like it to be empty. And we're now in the process of working with countries to repatriate people. But there are some that if put out on the streets would create grave harm to American citizens…

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Sep 22, 2009

He had a very human reaction. And presidents have human reactions, and he was basically ticked off.

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Sep 22, 2009

You know, she's not prepared, and her family is not prepared for the national media spotlight that they're about to be immersed in.

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Sep 22, 2009

He thought then-candidate Obama had no clue about the world and isn't remotely qualified to handle the job.

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Sep 22, 2009

Just wait until a few days until the bloom is off the rose. This woman is being put into a position she's not even remotely prepared for.

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Sep 19, 2009

Government intervention is not only warranted, it is essential.

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Sep 18, 2009

Government intervention is not only warranted, it is essential.

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Sep 16, 2009

Government intervention is not only warranted, it is essential.

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Sep 14, 2009

This is a dangerous world, and this cat isn't remotely qualified to handle it. This guy has no clue, I promise you.

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Sep 2, 2009

Any attempt to roll back the accountability in Washington, D.C., will be -- I'll fight any attempt to do that. Just not going to let it happen.

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Jun 17, 2009

It is a signal that those who wear our country's military uniform will never be abandoned.

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May 26, 2009

Today's developments show that tough multilateral diplomacy can yield promising results.

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