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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Oct 18, 1989

I commend you for your idealism, and I value your partnership.

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Oct 18, 1989

A genuine Panamanian resolution of the political crisis is necessary to restore confidence in the Panamanian economy.

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Oct 18, 1989

David M.L. Lindahl will continue to serve as Director of the Office of Alcohol Fuels at the Department of Energy.

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Oct 18, 1989

Spain today is living a renaissance of liberty, prosperity, and culture.

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Oct 18, 1989

I am convinced that Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides that world with a very special example.

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Oct 18, 1989

The United States welcomes these new steps, undertaken peacefully and through parliamentary means.

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Oct 17, 1989

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 15, 1989, as National Awareness Week for Children with Cancer.

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Oct 17, 1989

Thank you for your magnificent efforts on behalf of this nation and, indeed, the whole world.

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Oct 17, 1989

The President's policy has been flexible to account for changing circumstances.

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Oct 17, 1989

This investment in education is vital if America is to remain the leader in a very, very competitive world.

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Oct 17, 1989

The President's policy has been flexible to account for changing circumstances; conditional to provide incentives for macroeconomic reform.

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Oct 17, 1989

H.R. 3402 reflects this cooperation — incorporating the key elements of the President's program — and the wide bipartisan support for assisting these two countries on their path to democracy.

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Oct 17, 1989

Those concerns have been adequately expressed by the scientists.

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Oct 17, 1989

Today we celebrate dreams that you are making possible -- dreams that will keep America competitive, raise our standard of living, improve our quality of life.

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Oct 16, 1989

President Roh's unification formula is based on principles that we share -- independence, peace, and democracy.

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Oct 16, 1989

Simply put, we will seek to strengthen security and peace by engaging the Communist world in constructive endeavor.

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Oct 16, 1989

So, let no one doubt that the United States stands by its commitment to maintain the peace and prevent the outbreak of hostilities on the peninsula.

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Oct 16, 1989

We can -- indeed, that we must -- as chief executives take responsibility, join forces, and make common cause of building a better America.

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