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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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Nov 4, 2006

If this bill were to become law, American taxpayers would, for the first time in our history, be compelled to fund the deliberate destruction of human embryos. And I'm not going to allow it.

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Nov 3, 2006

If this bill were to become law, American taxpayers would, for the first time in our history, be compelled to fund the deliberate destruction of human embryos. And I'm not going to allow it.

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Nov 1, 2006

If this bill were to become law, American taxpayers would, for the first time in our history, be compelled to fund the deliberate destruction of human embryos. And I'm not going to allow it.

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Oct 31, 2006

I have asked him to fight two fronts in the war on terror, Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as transform our military. Any one of those would have been a lot or any secretary of defense to handle. He's handled all three at the same time. And…

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Oct 31, 2006

Anybody who -- who is in a position to serve this country ought to understand the consequences of words. And our troops deserve the full support -- they -- of -- of people in government.

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Oct 31, 2006

This president is fiercely loyal to those who are loyal to him.

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Oct 31, 2006

Look, I'm standing by my defense team. And, therefore, I'm standing by -- behind my mission.

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Oct 30, 2006

The senator's suggestion that men and women of our military are somehow uneducated is insulting and it is shameful.

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Oct 29, 2006

Iraq will lead to victory and glory for the United States, for the Iraqis, and for the moderates around the world.

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