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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Mar 26, 1990

That many Soviet Jews are going to Israel is a historic event.

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Mar 26, 1990

H.R. 1463 would allow Washington area jurisdictions to pay for only 20 percent of the construction costs of the Metrorail system.

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Mar 26, 1990

The key to a richer and more vibrant economy across the continent is found in the private sector, not in the hands of governments.

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Mar 26, 1990

H.R. 1463 would authorize $2.16 billion in appropriations for an additional 13.5 miles for the Metrorail system.

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Mar 26, 1990

The United States continues to take seriously its commitments to arms control agreements.

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Mar 26, 1990

What a marvelous legacy Dwight Eisenhower left to all Americans.

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Mar 22, 1990

I don't believe there would be any resistance from any quarter to helping the people of Cuba once they had the right to express themselves in free and fair elections.

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Mar 22, 1990

I don't think this is the time to change the policy on sanctions.

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Mar 22, 1990

I'm delighted that all of you have traveled here to the White House.

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Mar 22, 1990

The United States was instrumental in establishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as the primary international forum on this topic.

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Mar 22, 1990

SDI offers an opportunity to shift deterrence to a safer and more stable basis through greater reliance on strategic defenses.

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Mar 22, 1990

In sum, in the 1990's, strategic defenses make much more sense than ever before.

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Mar 21, 1990

Therefore, the Administration supports Senate passage of S. 543 but will work to have its concerns addressed in the final version of the legislation.

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Mar 21, 1990

There isn't any need for Soviet troops in Eastern Europe, and the sooner they get out of there, the better.

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Mar 21, 1990

I am going to continue to reiterate the importance, not just to the United States but to the whole hemisphere, of the aid package that I have requested for both Panama and Nicaragua.

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Mar 21, 1990

The Tree Trust Act will work by using State forestry agencies and private tree-planting organizations.

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Mar 21, 1990

Ms. McGettigan has served as Associate Director for Legal Policy, Office of Policy Development, since July 1989.

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Mar 20, 1990

Achievements such as those described here are the basis for much of our Nation's strength -- its economic growth, national security, and the overall well-being of our people.

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Mar 12, 1990

Today, deaf and hearing impaired men and women around the country are destroying many of the attitudinal barriers that have likewise limited their opportunities for educational and economic advancement.

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