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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Jan 26, 1989

And those of you who are here today...know something that many other people will soon learn for themselves: Jim Baker will be a great Secretary of State.

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Jan 26, 1989

This is a time for America to reach out and take the lead, not merely react.

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Jan 25, 1989

I want to make sure that public service is valued and respected.

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Jan 25, 1989

The Government is here to serve, but it cannot replace individual service.

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Jan 25, 1989

Each of us is here because of a belief in public service as the highest and noblest calling.

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Jan 25, 1989

I am proud of you and very glad that we will be working to write this chapter together.

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Jan 25, 1989

I'm dedicated to making the system work and making it work better.

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Jan 24, 1989

There is established the President's Commission on Federal Ethics Law Reform.

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Jan 22, 1989

I think when it comes to abortion there's a better way: the way of adoption, the way of life.

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Jan 22, 1989

I think the Supreme Court's decision in Roe versus Wade was wrong and should be overturned.

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Dec 31, 1988

We’re creating a whole society of really honorable, decent, family-loving people that are in violation of the law. And, secondly, we’re exacerbating relations with Mexico.

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Oct 10, 1984

I have too much trust in him. I have too much friendship for him.

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Dec 31, 1968

We need to take sensationalism out of this topic so that it can no longer be used by militants who have no real knowledge of the voluntary nature of the program but, rather are using it as a political stepping stone.

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