All that we hope to achieve together requires that America and Europe remain close partners. We are the pillars of the free world.
George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
... months ahead, offering a new opportunity to make progress toward a lasting peace.
My hope is that they can finally realize their aspirations for an independent democratic Palestine that is at peace with its neighbors.
Vote or die. We had Rock The Vote and Bush is still president. I think it made a big -- I think a lot of young people registered to vote. But I think it was just too heated this year, too much going on, where it didn't -- we didn't make…
I really thought Kerry had a shot at winning. You know, I like George Bush, he wasn't my guy. But I like him, I think he's a good family man, I think morally he's a nice guy.
His sharp intellect and sound judgment have helped shape our policies in the war on terror.
He always gives me his frank opinion. He is a calm and steady voice in times of crisis.
I earned capital in the campaign, political capital and now I intend to spend it.
The cabinet, (UNINTELLIGIBLE), there will be some changes. I don't know who they will be. It's inevitable there will be changes. It happens in every administration.
I told the people on the campaign trail that I'll pick somebody that knows the difference between personal opinion and the strict interpretation of the law.
When we come together and work together, there is no limit to the greatness of America.
Let me put it to you this way, I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, now I intend to spend it.
I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, and now I intend to spend it.
I pray for strength, I pray for wisdom, I pray for our troops in harm's way.
The voters turned out in record numbers and delivered an historic victory.
I see a great day coming for our country, and I am eager for the work ahead.
So today I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent. To make this nation stronger and better, I will need your support, and I will work to earn it.
Hard-working people of western Pennsylvania. We're not going to let him tax you for 20 years on the largest national security issues. He has been consistently wrong.
I've gotten up every morning thinking about how to better protect our country. I will never relent in defending America, whatever it takes.





