Jun 10, 2004
He fought hard for his beliefs but he led with conviction but never made an adversary into an enemy. He was never mean spirited.
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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Jun 10, 2004
Ronald Reagan belongs to the ages now but we preferred it when he belonged to us.
Jun 10, 2004
As his vice president for eight years, I learned more from Ronald Reagan than from anyone I encountered in all my years of public life.
Jun 9, 2004
The group of eight split over the Iraq War now unified behind a new U.N. Security Council resolution endorsing Iraqi sovereignty, as well as the multinational force there.
Jun 9, 2004
I would never authorize the use of any interrogation techniques that would violate international laws.
Jun 9, 2004
Before leaving the G8 Summit, he told reporters he didn't really recall seeing an August, 2002 memo on conditions of torture for the war on terrorism.
Jun 9, 2004
We're looking into it. That's the best way I can tell you. And when we find out the facts we will deal with them accordingly.
Jun 9, 2004
I don't expect more troops from NATO to be offered up. That's an unrealistic expectation. Nobody is suggesting that. What we are suggesting is for NATO perhaps to help train. Now, that would come at the request of the Iraqi government.
Jun 8, 2004
I'm optimistic about America, because I believe in the people of America.
Jun 8, 2004
I couldn't believe it sitting with the president of a free Iraq and the new interim Iraqi president promised those Americans who shed blood and died in Iraq will not have died in vain.
Jun 7, 2004
This allows us to explore the promise and potential of stem cell research, without crossing a fundamental moral line.
Jun 7, 2004
The issue of research involving stem cells derived from human embryos...
Jun 7, 2004
The vote today in the United Nations Security Council was a great victory for the Iraqi people. The international community showed that they'll stand side by side with the Iraqi people.
Jun 5, 2004
Embryonic stem cell research offers both great promise and great peril.
Jun 5, 2004
He was a courageous man himself. And a gallant leader in the cause of freedom. And today we honor the memory of Ronald Reagan.
Jun 3, 2004
Bush's poll numbers on the economy, a new poll just came out today that showed 55 percent of Americans still disapprove of his handling of the economy.
Jun 3, 2004
If he wants to see the cows, he's more than welcome. He can come see the cows.
Jun 3, 2004
I consider Chirac a friend, and look forward to cooperation with Paris now on a new United Nations resolution, endorsing Iraq's political transition.
Jun 3, 2004
We appreciate the strong symbol of freedom that you have stood for. And we recognize the power of freedom to change societies and to change the world.
Jun 2, 2004
I've got confidence in George Tenet. I've got confidence in the men and women who work at the CIA.
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