George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
We won't rest until every possible step has been taken to make air travel in America as safe as it possibly can be.
I have a funny feeling that that handshake, backed up by a lot of conviction, is going to get the job done for the most part.
Sam will be working closely with Bill Bennett, and I know that they're going to make a great team.
Free trade is one of the greatest blessings which a government can confer on a people.
It’s Bob's mission to foster, promote, and develop the foreign and domestic commerce of the United States.
But you never gave up, you pulled together as a team, you came back step by step, game by game, and you eliminated mistakes, never stopped striving for excellence.
And if I could offer one piece of advice, it would be this: Strive for excellence in all things and don't accept mediocrity.
The main ingredient in each person's success is individual initiative.
Our commitment to free and fair trade will enable us to ensure that our trading partners respect our right to compete in their marketplace, while they compete fairly in ours.
I freely acknowledge my need to hear and to heed the voice of Almighty God.
We agreed on the importance of supporting democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
The most powerful engine for economic development and growth -- in fact, the only engine that works -- is the entrepreneur, large and small.
There is no greater peace than that which comes from prayer and no greater fellowship than to join in prayer with others.
We respect one another. We need one another, and we will continue to work together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.





