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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Aug 30, 1989

The main thing is to cooperate with President Barco in the ways that he feels are most effective.

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Aug 30, 1989

We have a growing problem of our own in Canada, which is one of abuse of this substance, the same way as the United States has.

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Aug 30, 1989

The highlight is not only the personal chemistry that I think is good but the fact that we can talk as neighbors in a very unfettered way about a wide array of problems.

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Aug 29, 1989

I understand that the statute permits a judge the discretion to deny all Federal benefits for a specified period of time.

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Aug 29, 1989

I am directing the Department of Justice to coordinate the participation of the State courts in this program.

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Aug 29, 1989

To implement section 5301, I am asking the United States Sentencing Commission to assist in the initial dissemination of information to the Federal courts.

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Aug 29, 1989

It is a place where we really enjoy ourselves -- but more than that, kind of refurbish our souls and get our batteries all charged up and enjoy life really to the fullest.

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Aug 28, 1989

I am proud to nominate Barbara Spyridon Pope to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

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Aug 27, 1989

I am pleased to appoint Irene B. Brooks as an alternate Federal member of the Delaware River Basin Commission.

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Aug 27, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Mary V. Bicouvaris to be a member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars.

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Aug 27, 1989

I have determined that the FY 1990 Federal civilian pay raise will be made in accordance with the following alternative plan:

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Aug 24, 1989

It is time for the United States and other countries of the world to stand with President Barco during his courageous challenge to these insidious forces that threaten the very fabric of Colombian society.

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Aug 24, 1989

For accounts making payments otherwise required by substantive law, the head of each Department or agency is directed to modify the calculation of each such payment to the extent necessary to reduce the estimate of total required payments…

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Aug 24, 1989

If Congress acts to reduce the deficit projected in this report by $6.2 billion prior to the snapshot date for the Final Report of the Director, then a final order will be issued cancelling the sequester.

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Aug 24, 1989

The following are sequestered as provided in section 252: new budget authority; unobligated balances; new loan guarantee commitments or limitations.

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Aug 23, 1989

Today I announce my intention to nominate Ronald E. Ray to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Aug 23, 1989

These developments hold promise not only for a peaceful democratic transition in Poland but also for a broader process of European reconciliation, toward a Europe whole and free.

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Aug 22, 1989

I'm advised that the statutory route would not get the job done.

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Aug 22, 1989

There will be some money, but it's not going to be the question of the Federal Government sending money to every community.

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