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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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May 17, 2006

I think it'd be too hash a judgment to say to somebody who doesn't support a comprehensive immigration plan that they're racist.

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May 17, 2006

We're going to win the war on terror. I'm doing my job, what the American people want me to do.

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May 17, 2006

We got people coming here to work and uh, they're doing jobs Americans aren't doing.

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May 17, 2006

No question Iraq is unsettled the American people, I understand that.

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May 17, 2006

This is an issue I've been living with as a long period of time, as government governor of Texas I understand immigration and I know we got to enforce our border.

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May 17, 2006

I strongly believe that to have to secure the border we need to have a temporary worker program.

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May 17, 2006

Amnesty, to me, means you're an automatic citizen. And I'm not advocating -- there're some in -- some in the democrat party might be advocating that, but I'm certainly not.

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May 15, 2006

There ought to be a way for somebody to pay a fine or learn English or, you know, prove that they have been here for a long time working, and be able to get in line, not the head of the line, but the back of the line, in order to become a…

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May 15, 2006

Illegal immigration puts a strain on law enforcement and public resources, especially in our border communities.

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May 15, 2006

We've got to enforce the borders, but I understand family values don't stop at the Rio Grande River.

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