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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Mar 8, 1989

For America's economy to be competitive, we need sound energy policies and competitive energy industries.

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Mar 8, 1989

NATO's approach to these negotiations, therefore, rests on two important principles: that maintaining strong and modern defenses is essential to our security and freedom.

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Mar 8, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Dale Triber Tate to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor.

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Mar 8, 1989

The commitment of the United States to this effort is unswerving.

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Mar 8, 1989

The negotiations on conventional forces in Europe offer a new opportunity to redress the imbalance in military forces.

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Mar 8, 1989

I hereby extend the duration of that period to March 10, 1990.

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Mar 6, 1989

I intend to nominate Thomas J. Collamore to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

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Mar 5, 1989

Roberts T. Jones will continue to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Labor.

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Mar 5, 1989

It is a pleasure to send greetings to everyone celebrating this St. Patrick's Day.

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Mar 5, 1989

I am pleased to nominate Gerald L. Olson to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Mar 5, 1989

America will stand fast on the front line in defense of freedom.

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Mar 5, 1989

The love of liberty is the birthright of all men, certainly all Americans.

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Mar 5, 1989

I am proud to nominate Mr. Principi to this important position.

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Mar 5, 1989

Today, our Nation continues to be inspired by the deep faith, strong family life, and hard work of Irish Americans.

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Mar 2, 1989

The American people's determination to cooperate in a way that will reduce the flow of drugs into this country...

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Mar 2, 1989

Each of you, with your academic diligence and your intellect and a lot of hard work, have won the oldest and largest national high school competition in the entire country.

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Mar 2, 1989

We go not in anger, but we go to ask for their total cooperation and support.

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Mar 2, 1989

We cannot allow an isolated labor-management dispute to disrupt the Nation's entire transportation system.

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Mar 2, 1989

I urge responsible labor officials not to try to influence resolution of this dispute by disrupting the Nation's transportation systems through secondary boycotts against uninvolved parties.

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Mar 2, 1989

There’s only one goal that is worthy of us as Americans, and that is to be the very best in the world, to be number one.

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Mar 2, 1989

These countries that thought this was the rich consumers in the north... have realized that it is decimating their own economies and their own stability.

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Mar 2, 1989

For these reasons, secondary boycotts are not permitted in any other sector of the economy.

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Mar 2, 1989

I'm confident that this mission of the Attorney General will be fruitful.

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