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 5, 1989

Keep it going, and it doesn't have to be to the detriment of anybody else.

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Jul 5, 1989

You're freedom in action, and you can help others along the path to freedom and democracy.

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Jul 5, 1989

The brilliant achievements of Douglas Dillon raise the nobility of public service to new heights.

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Jul 5, 1989

Our key economic objective at the summit is to sustain noninflationary growth.

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Jul 5, 1989

We're going there because we believe in reform and democracy and private markets and the ideas that have worked to help elevate the standards of living for people all over the world.

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Jul 5, 1989

It is important that an American President salute the Hungarian people and salute the changes that are taking place in Hungary.

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Jul 5, 1989

I do not want to go into sums, but I doubt that there will be an instant grant of any $10 billion.

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Jul 5, 1989

We honor Senator Smith today for her commitment to truth and honesty in government and in America and to strengthening America at home and abroad.

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Jul 5, 1989

I've really been looking forward to one of the most distinguished duties of this office: the privilege of presenting this nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Jul 5, 1989

Democracy's great strength lies in its private and public institutions.

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Jul 4, 1989

Such voluntary support from the media to help educate the American people about the dangers of drug abuse will have a significant and positive impact.

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Jul 4, 1989

I welcome the news that the Media Advertising Partnership for a Drug-Free America is increasing its educational efforts against the use of illegal drugs.

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Jul 2, 1989

By upholding the Missouri statute, the Court appears to have begun to restore to the people the ability to protect the unborn.

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Jul 2, 1989

The U.S. Government extends its condolences to the Government and people of the Soviet Union and to Mrs. Gromyko.

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Jul 2, 1989

I have confidence that the American people will continue to express their deeply held convictions on this subject within the bounds of civility and our legal institutions.

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Jun 29, 1989

This is the time of most hope for my country in a long, long time.

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Jun 29, 1989

S. 694, which I signed into law today, extends until April 1, 1990, the authorization for the Nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

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Jun 29, 1989

I believe that this bill represents an acceptable compromise.

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