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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Feb 6, 1990

I think people are beginning to understand what I mean when I talk about a Thousand Points of Light.

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Feb 6, 1990

Enactment of H.R. 3952 would allow implementation of Phase I of the President's Action Plan to Foster Economic Recovery in Panama.

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Feb 6, 1990

The Secretary of the Treasury went down there and signed with President Salinas an agreement on Third World debt.

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Feb 6, 1990

I'm confident that the Livermore Laboratories will be a crucial part of our ability to meet the challenges of the new decade and the new century.

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Feb 6, 1990

I'm not here to anoint or try to shape the deliberations of the Central Committee proceedings in the Soviet Union this very day.

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Feb 6, 1990

Germany would remain as a member of NATO, but NATO may have a changing mission.

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Feb 6, 1990

The strength of the U.S. nuclear deterrent... has helped to guard the peace and freedom so precious to all of us.

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Feb 5, 1990

Lasting peace stems from strength that is moral and intellectual, economic and military.

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Feb 5, 1990

Let's keep it Republican, and let's elect Pete Wilson next November to be Governor of this great State.

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Feb 5, 1990

I herewith report 19 deferrals of budget authority now totalling $2,193,850,000.

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Feb 5, 1990

We would expect discussion of these questions to continue in the months ahead.

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Feb 5, 1990

My Administration will continue to support heavily indebted nations that adopt sound economic policies to revive economic growth.

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Feb 5, 1990

We cannot maintain our position of world leadership or sustain rapid economic growth if our workers lack the skills of their foreign competitors.

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Feb 5, 1990

America must always be prepared to fight for freedom and security.

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Feb 5, 1990

A capital gains tax cut would stimulate saving and investment throughout the economy.

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Feb 5, 1990

Education, a drug-free workplace, and research and development are part of the mix for economic competitiveness.

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Feb 5, 1990

Growth is the key to raising living standards, to leaving a legacy of prosperity for our children.

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Feb 5, 1990

1990 will be a great year for the Golden State because Pete Wilson will be your next Governor.

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Feb 5, 1990

The United States enters the 1990s as a prosperous nation with a healthy and dynamic economy.

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Feb 5, 1990

We have proven to the world that economic and political freedom works.

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Feb 5, 1990

I remain strongly committed to the principles of low marginal tax rates and a broad tax base.

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Feb 5, 1990

I will strongly resist any attempts to hinder the free international flows of investment capital.

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