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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Apr 9, 1989

And today I'll be signing a proclamation to make this National Volunteer Week.

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Apr 9, 1989

I personally urge every American to follow their fine example.

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Apr 5, 1989

I believe it is in Israel's interest to engage in a serious dialog with Palestinians that address their legitimate political rights.

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Mar 27, 1989

The narcotics problem in this country is not going to be solved without the Thousand Points of Light.

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Mar 27, 1989

The main thing is to get it cleaned up, to protect a very precious environment up there.

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Mar 23, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate William H. Taft IV to be the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO.

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Mar 23, 1989

By enriching our lives and our children's lives, it can shape America's dreams of the 21st century.

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Mar 23, 1989

It speaks to our capacity to dare and to dream the impossible.

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Mar 23, 1989

Let me just take a second to salute Dr. Fletcher, whose name has become almost synonymous with NASA's.

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Mar 21, 1989

I'm going to mention it because the Governor and others have told us that it's making a real move, being successful.

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Mar 21, 1989

Some people, they grow it here sometimes in the United States, too.

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Mar 21, 1989

That's why you need to be company on this -- stand together in fighting against it.

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Mar 21, 1989

I hope that the movie producers and the movie directors and those involved in the entertainment business will stop, will put an end to the glorification or its humorous treatment of narcotics.

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