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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Nov 16, 1989

I gave my view on that, and I said that that was a matter for the people of the Germanys to determine.

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Nov 16, 1989

This afternoon the President called Prime Minister Thatcher of Great Britain to discuss the upcoming EC [European Community] meeting on Eastern Europe and his meeting in Malta with President Gorbachev.

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Nov 16, 1989

The LRSAP has therefore essentially served its purpose, and should not be reauthorized.

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Nov 15, 1989

United States leadership in space continues to be a fundamental objective guiding U.S. space activities.

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Nov 15, 1989

We condemn in the strongest possible terms the outrageous murder of Father Ignacio Ellacuria, rector of the University of Central America, and the other Jesuit priests in El Salvador.

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Nov 15, 1989

The Secretary of Commerce will recommend that the President veto the bill if this provision is included.

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Nov 15, 1989

The policy recognizes that leadership requires U.S. preeminence in key areas of space activity critical to achieving our national security, scientific, technical, economic, and foreign policy goals.

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Nov 15, 1989

The policy reaffirms the Nation's commitment to the exploration and use of space in support of our national well-being.

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Nov 14, 1989

Whatever we accomplished, Vice President George Bush was a major part of everything we did.

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Nov 14, 1989

I want to commend you and your colleagues for reaching bipartisan agreement on reform of the ethics standards that guide the actions of Federal officials.

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Nov 14, 1989

I hereby proclaim the month of November 1989 as National Diabetes Month.

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Nov 14, 1989

The United States would continue to speak out about Cuban and Nicaraguan support for the FMLN guerrillas.

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Nov 14, 1989

These portraits will remind future generations about two of its greats.

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Nov 14, 1989

I really want to build on and keep America, as you often said, 'that shining city on a hill.'

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Nov 14, 1989

I do hereby proclaim the week of November 12 through November 18, 1989, as Community Foundation Week.

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Nov 14, 1989

Such liberty calls for a democracy created less by governments than by people.

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Nov 14, 1989

The idea that motivated Lech Walesa and the members of Solidarnosc is a powerful one: that men must be free in order to prosper.

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Nov 14, 1989

The U.S. five points offer a framework that will allow Israel and the Palestinians to engage on the substantive issues of elections and the negotiating process.

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Nov 14, 1989

I want to express the solidarity of the American people for the great suffering in San Salvador and elsewhere.

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