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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 21, 2004

My opponent and I have a different vision about how to keep America secure.

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Oct 21, 2004

My opponent's plan would increase the scope and the size of the government...

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Oct 21, 2004

Senator Kerry was part of the far left bank -- far left minority that voted against that piece of legislation.

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Oct 21, 2004

The security and prosperity of our country, the health and education of our citizens, the retirement of our seniors, and the direction of our culture are all at stake.

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Oct 20, 2004

Even in camouflage, his opponent can't hide from his liberal record

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Oct 20, 2004

He has voted 10 times against medical liability reform during his Senate career. This year, when the Senate considered bills to protect OB-GYNs and trauma physicians, Senator Kerry opposed them.

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Oct 20, 2004

When it comes to health care, Senator Kerry's prescription is bigger government with higher costs. My reforms will lower costs and give more control and choices to the American people.

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Oct 19, 2004

He has voted to raise taxes 98 times. I want to remind you, he voted to tax Social Security benefits.

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Oct 19, 2004

We stand for a culture of life in which every person matters and every being counts. We stand for marriage and family, which are the foundations of our society.

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Oct 19, 2004

Confusing food programs with terrorist killings reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the war we face, and that is very dangerous thinking.

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Oct 19, 2004

Iraq is no diversion but a central commitment in the war on terror.

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Oct 18, 2004

My opponent will say anything he thinks will benefit him politically at the time.

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Oct 18, 2004

At a time of great challenge in the world, the commander in chief must stand on principle, not on the shifting sands of political convenience.

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Oct 18, 2004

We will keep the promise of Social Security for our seniors, and there will be no draft as long as I'm the president.

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Oct 18, 2004

On November the 2nd, the people of America will reject the politics of fear and vote for an agenda of hope and opportunity and security.

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Oct 17, 2004

Liberalism. It's called liberalism. Most liberal member of the United States Senate.

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Oct 17, 2004

The senator from Massachusetts has now flip-flopped his way to a dangerous position.

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Oct 17, 2004

Senator Kerry's approach would permit a response only after America is hit. This kind of September the 10th attitude is no way to protect our country.

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Oct 17, 2004

When one senator among 100 holds a policy of weakness, it doesn't make a lot of difference. But the presidency is an office of great responsibility and consequence.

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Oct 14, 2004

My opponent takes the side of more centralized control and more government. There's a word for that attitude. It's called liberalism.

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Oct 14, 2004

Studies conducted by people who understand small businesses concluded that his plan is an overpriced albatross. I have a different view. We'll work to make sure health care is available and affordable.

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Oct 13, 2004

They know my blunt way of speaking. I get that from Mom. They know I sometimes mangle the English language. I get that from Dad. Americans also know I tell you exactly what I'm going to do, and I keep my word.

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Oct 13, 2004

They know my blunt way of speaking. I get that from Mom. They know I sometimes mangle the English language. I get that from Dad. Americans also know I tell you exactly what I'm going to do, and I keep my word.

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Oct 13, 2004

Senator's record is 20 years of out-of-the-mainstream votes without many significant reforms or results.

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