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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Jul 25, 1989

By acting now, we can bequeath a legacy to the next century of a cleaner, more prosperous and, yes, more secure America.

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Jul 25, 1989

Experience shows that deregulation works to serve consumers and to serve an expanding economy.

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Jul 25, 1989

Natural gas, methane, one of the best fuels on the world's energy menu -- it's clean, it's efficient, relatively abundant.

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Jul 25, 1989

This is not just economical legislation; it is also environmental legislation.

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Jul 25, 1989

This long-overdue legislation is an important step in enhancing domestic energy supplies.

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Jul 25, 1989

This legislation represents the bipartisan achievement of this Administration's first major energy initiative -- the elimination of natural gas price controls.

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Jul 24, 1989

The best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

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Jul 24, 1989

The Department of Commerce shall continue to enforce rigorously our unfair trade laws to prevent injurious dumping and subsidization.

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Jul 24, 1989

Targeting on youth and adults most at risk of failure in the job market is our priority.

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Jul 24, 1989

New provisions to increase accountability will be established.

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Jul 24, 1989

These skills will prepare the kids of today for the jobs of tomorrow.

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Jul 24, 1989

The modernization of our submarine, bomber and land-based missile force is essential to the continued strength of our deterrent and to the success of these very important negotiations.

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Jul 24, 1989

Our administration wants to bring this pride to every young person who wants to work.

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Jul 24, 1989

Participants will be assessed to determine their specific education and training needs.

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Jul 24, 1989

Maintaining the successful cornerstones of the current JTPA delivery system is essential.

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Jul 24, 1989

Desire without preparedness is like a sports car without an engine.

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Jul 24, 1989

I believe deeply in this program and because I want to salute the package of amendments that we've proposed.

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Jul 24, 1989

I am fully committed to the strategic modernization program I have put forward.

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Jul 24, 1989

The voluntary restraint arrangements will be terminated no later than March 31, 1992.

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Jul 24, 1989

The United States International Trade Commission will be asked to continue to monitor the efforts of the steel industry to adjust and modernize.

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Jul 24, 1989

Enrollment in JTPA will target those most at risk among the disadvantaged.

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Jul 24, 1989

This Steel Trade Liberalization Program is designed to restore free-market forces to, and end government interference in, global trade in steel.

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