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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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Oct 31, 2004

We're not going to let him tax you for 20 years on the largest national security issues. He has been consistently wrong.

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Oct 31, 2004

Finish line is in sight. And I just want to assure you I got the energy and the optimism and the enthusiasm to cross the line.

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Oct 31, 2004

Now, if you're a voter that believes that the president of the United States should say what he means and does what he says and keeps his word, I ask you to come stand with me.

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Oct 28, 2004

He's promised $2.2 trillion in new federal spending. That's trillion with a T. That's a lot. Even for a senator from Massachusetts.

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Oct 28, 2004

My opponent's been in the Senate for 20 years, and he voted to raise taxes 98 times. That's five times for every year in the Senate. I'd call that a predictable pattern, a leading indicator.

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Oct 28, 2004

Americans will not be intimidated or influenced by an enemy of our country. I'm sure Senator Kerry agrees with this. I also want to say to the American people that we're at war with these terrorists, and I am confident that we will prevail.

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Oct 27, 2004

The senator is denigrating the actions of our troops and commanders in the field without knowing the facts.

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Oct 27, 2004

Because we're going to carry Wisconsin and win on November the 2nd.

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Oct 27, 2004

I've learned to expect the unexpected. History can deliver sudden harm from a soft autumn sky. I found you better know what you believe, or you risk being tossed to and for by the flattery of friends or the chorus of the critics.

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Oct 27, 2004

A president needs to get all the facts before jumping to politically motivated conclusions.

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Oct 26, 2004

If you are a Democrat who wants America to lead with strength and idealism, I would be honored to have your support.

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Oct 26, 2004

This investigation is important, and it's ongoing, and a political candidate who jumps to conclusions without knowing the facts is not a person you want as your commander in chief.

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Oct 25, 2004

I got to give him that much. He brings out people, because hate is a terrible thing to waste.

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Oct 25, 2004

The fact that George Bush with such a weak hand -- he is playing such a weak hand.

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Oct 25, 2004

My opponent has no plan, no vision, just a long list of complaints. But a Monday-morning quarterback has never led any team to victory.

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Oct 25, 2004

Iraq's going to have elections. Think about how far that country has come in a brief period of time from the days of torture chambers and mass graves.

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Oct 24, 2004

Well, I'll name federal judges who know the difference between personal opinion and the strict interpretation of the law.

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Oct 24, 2004

I think we've been smart. I think the administration leadership has done it well, and we're on the right track.

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Oct 24, 2004

My opponent has the wrong strategy for the wrong country at the wrong time.

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Oct 24, 2004

Even when you might not agree with me, you know what I believe, where I stand, and what I intend to do.

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Oct 21, 2004

When a mother is looking forward to having a baby, the last thing she needs is uncertainty about her health care.

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Oct 21, 2004

If America shows uncertainty or weakness in this decade, the world will drift toward tragedy. This will not happen on my watch.

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