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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.
The terrorists can kill the innocent but they cannot stop the advance of freedom. The only way our enemies can succeed is if we forget the lessons of September 11th, if we abandon the Iraqi people to men like Zarqawi and if we yield the…
A free and democratic Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will help the United States.
Tomorrow, Iran will hold elections to choose a new president. Now, young voters there perhaps have the most sway.
Half the country's population is under the age of 25, which is remarkable if you think about it, and many of them want reform.
Young people want change in Iran. They want it less oppressive, and they have the power in numbers to make it happen.
Both leaders agree North Korea should return to talks it walked away from a year ago.
The administration is, in his words, "exploring all alternatives" on how to best protect Americans.
Both of us didn't want to use our military. Nobody wants to commit military into combat. It's the last option.
He was a -- it's hard for me to judge learning more about the situation. All I can tell you is, is that it's a -- it was a revelation that caught me by surprise.
The abuse allegations are based on the words of people who hate America.
Mr. Bush says the abuse allegations are based on the words of people who hate America.
Finishing the mission in Iraq is the best way to remember America's fallen soldiers.
I believe the interest of the Israeli people would be served by a peaceful Palestinian state. And I believe that now is the time for all parties of this conflict to move beyond old grievances and act forcefully in the cause of peace.
This bill would take us across a critical ethical line, by creating new incentives for the ongoing destruction of emerging human life. Crossing this line would be a great mistake.
These children here today remind us that there is no such thing as a spare embryo. These lives are not raw material to be exploited, but gifts.
The leader of this nationwide effort will be our First Lady Laura Bush.
I don't think a photo inspires murderers. I think they're inspired by an ideology that is so barbaric and backwards that it's hard for many in the western world to comprehend how they think.
The administration had blamed a similar report in 'Newsweek' for spurring anti-American demonstrations in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
It would allow final votes on five of the president's seven picks, while preserving the filibuster.
I want to congratulate you for your good work, for helping to make your community as safe as possible.
The president traveled to Georgia from Moscow where he joined Russian President Vladimir Putin for a parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II.
The Bush administration today offered to talk directly to North Korea and recognize its sovereignty in a push to keep it from testing the nuclear bombs.
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