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 4, 1989

Community-level prevention of drug use before it starts is crucial.

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Sep 4, 1989

Improve the quality of research, information, and technological capabilities available for drug control efforts.

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Sep 4, 1989

Let me tell you straight out -- everyone who uses drugs, everyone who sells drugs, and everyone who looks the other way.

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Sep 4, 1989

The strategy calls for a vigorous program to eradicate domestically grown marijuana.

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Sep 4, 1989

Here the rules have changed: If you sell drugs, you will be caught.

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Sep 4, 1989

Tonight I challenge the country and unveil this new national strategy -- the first time we really have had such a strategy.

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Sep 4, 1989

Every school, college, and university, and every workplace must adopt tough but fair policies about drug use by students and employees.

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Aug 31, 1989

That partnership is based on shared interests and mutual respect.

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Aug 31, 1989

I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of Bart Giamatti.

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Aug 31, 1989

The airlines are fully capable of bearing the costs of this equipment.

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Aug 31, 1989

I know the partnership between Japan and the United States will produce positive results.

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Aug 31, 1989

Nevertheless, we can depend on America's working men and women to meet such challenges.

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Aug 31, 1989

He was a strong, gentle, and generous man; and his loss is the Nation's.

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Aug 31, 1989

We must safeguard the gains made by working families and improve worker training and education so that all Americans might share fully in our nation's prosperity.

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Aug 31, 1989

A job is more than a source of income; it is a source of pride and a source of self-respect.

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Aug 31, 1989

The taxpayer has already committed approximately $56 million to research and development in explosives detection technology over the past 8 years.

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Aug 31, 1989

Today, we pause as a Nation to salute America's working men and women.

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Aug 31, 1989

We seek to preserve our relations there while endorsing the legitimate aspirations of the Chinese people for political expression.

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