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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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Apr 1, 2004

The tax relief we passed is working. It's making a difference for this economy.

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Mar 31, 2004

Hey Bush, who fights your wars? Just minorities and the poor.

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Mar 30, 2004

Bush vows to finish the job in Iraq, but how tough is the work ahead?

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Mar 30, 2004

My fellow citizens, at this hour American and coalition forces are in the early stage of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people, and to defend the world from grave danger.

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Mar 30, 2004

Who would prefer that Saddam's torture chambers still be open? Who would wish that more mass graves were still being filled?

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Mar 30, 2004

Each attack is designed to demoralize our people and divide us from one another.

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Mar 30, 2004

There can be no separate peace with the terrorist enemy. Any sign of weakness or retreat simply validates terrorist violence and invites more violence for all nations.

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Mar 29, 2004

I consider it necessary to gaining a complete picture of the months and years that preceded the murder of our fellow citizens on September the 11th, 2001.

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Mar 28, 2004

Bush campaign effort to define Kerry on its terms appears to be working.

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Mar 28, 2004

I pray for strength. I pray for guidance. I pray for forgiveness.

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Mar 28, 2004

We will face the mortal danger of terrorism and we will overcome it together.

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Mar 25, 2004

The Bush administration, the EPA is very concerned about mercury. It is a very serious public health issue.

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Mar 25, 2004

It makes sense not to be taking money out of people's pockets just as this economy is beginning to recover.

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Mar 24, 2004

In fact, I'm going to have the Fab Five do a makeover on Ashcroft.

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Mar 24, 2004

Thousands more Marines are being sent to Afghanistan to fight the war on terror.

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Mar 24, 2004

Clever comedy or Oval Office overkill, were the president's remarks just in jest or did he try to wring laughs from a deadly situation?

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Mar 22, 2004

This investigation should carefully examine all the evidence and follow all the facts wherever they lead.

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Mar 22, 2004

Whether it be a Hamas threat or an al Qaeda threat we take them very seriously in this administration.

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Mar 22, 2004

Had my administration had any information that terrorists were going to attack New York City on September 11, we would have acted.

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Mar 18, 2004

The company that made the goods admits it made a mistake and we are committed to making sure that only made-in-the-USA products are sold on the Web site.

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