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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Sep 6, 1989

To them, I say, okay, America is the land of dreams -- dreams that come true.

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Sep 6, 1989

Paul A. Adams will continue to serve as Inspector General at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Sep 6, 1989

We believe that the conditions are right for achieving sound and stabilizing agreements which will increase security for all the nations concerned.

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Sep 5, 1989

I appoint Mark O. Hatfield to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.

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Sep 5, 1989

I'm confident that we will have the support of the American people on this issue.

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Sep 5, 1989

I am trying to see that we play it by putting forward and then implementing a national drug strategy.

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Sep 5, 1989

Only through a broad, cooperative, international effort can we reduce the foreign drug supply to our nation and to countries around the globe.

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Sep 5, 1989

It is more than a slogan, and this problem will be solved as soon as each of us decides to involve himself or herself in the life of another person.

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Sep 5, 1989

T S Ary will continue to serve as Director of the Bureau of Mines.

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Sep 5, 1989

It's the first time that the United States has had a national coordinated strategy.

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Sep 4, 1989

All of us agree that the gravest domestic threat facing our nation today is drugs.

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Sep 4, 1989

Take a fresh approach to interdiction and target key individuals and high-value shipments.

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Sep 4, 1989

We need to hold users, whether casual or heavy users, accountable for their actions.

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Sep 4, 1989

We must expand drug-free workplace policies in the private sector.

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Sep 4, 1989

Turn on the evening news or pick up the morning paper and you'll see what some Americans know just by stepping out their front door: Our most serious problem today is cocaine, and in particular, crack.

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Sep 4, 1989

We will stop the flow of chemicals from the United States used to process drugs.

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Sep 4, 1989

I do hereby proclaim September 13, 1989, as Uncle Sam Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Sep 4, 1989

Hold users, whether casual or heavy users, accountable for their actions.

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Sep 4, 1989

There's no question but that drugs are the quicksand of our entire society.

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