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 4, 1990

We want to get those additional augmented forces out as soon as possible.

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Jan 4, 1990

$2.85 billion in disaster relief funds for areas affected by the San Francisco earthquake and Hurricane Hugo.

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Jan 4, 1990

Some have felt that we were so infatuated with the change in Eastern Europe that we were in the process of neglecting this hemisphere, and that is not the case.

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Jan 4, 1990

We will protect lives of citizens, and we will go forward with that.

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Jan 4, 1990

Nothing in this order shall apply to assistance provided for emergency work essential to save lives and protect property and public health and safety.

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Jan 4, 1990

$250 million was made available to the President to meet, at his discretion, unanticipated needs arising from both disasters.

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Jan 3, 1990

To be a Point of Light is to measure your own success by what you do for someone else.

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Jan 2, 1990

We deplore in the strongest terms this outrageous attack on religious workers and extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims.

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Jan 2, 1990

I have determined that the International Development Association has not provided any new loans to China since June 27, 1989.

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Jan 2, 1990

Earth Day -- and every day -- should inspire us to save the land we love.

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Jan 2, 1990

I believe with all my heart that we can serve both of these important goals.

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Jan 2, 1990

I do hereby proclaim the week of January 7, 1990, through January 13, 1990, as National Law Enforcement Training Week.

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Jan 2, 1990

April 22d also marks the 20th anniversary of the first Earth Day.

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Jan 2, 1990

I hereby certify that the International Development Association has not provided any new loans to China since June 27, 1989.

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Jan 1, 1990

I am confident that this will be a great year -- a Republican year.

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Jan 1, 1990

I call on the Congress to pass our anticrime package to make the streets safer.

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Jan 1, 1990

Only this process, we emphasized, offered the possibility of success.

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Jan 1, 1990

I would take this opportunity to call on Congress to pass our clean air legislation.

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