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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Apr 20, 2006

The world's second largest emitter of greenhouse gases is China, yet China was entirely exempted from the requirements of the Kyoto protocol.

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Apr 19, 2006

And I know the speculation, but I'm the decider. And I decide what is best. And what's best is for Don Rumsfeld to remain as the secretary of defense.

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Apr 19, 2006

By applying the talent and technology of America, this country can dramatically improve our environment, move beyond a petroleum-based economy, and make our dependence on Middle Eastern oil a thing of the past.

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Apr 18, 2006

And I thought he handled his assignment with class, integrity.

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Apr 18, 2006

I don't appreciate the speculation about Don Rumsfeld. He's doing a fine job. I strongly support him.

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Apr 17, 2006

Mr. Bush says Rumsfeld is doing a fine job, despite calls for his resignation from six retired generals.

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Apr 16, 2006

States like these and their terrorist allies constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world.

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Apr 13, 2006

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has my full support and deepest appreciation.

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Apr 12, 2006

And our greatest fear is that terrorists will find a shortcut to their mad ambitions when an outlaw regime supplies them with technologies to kill on a massive scale.

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Apr 12, 2006

The central conclusion is one that I share, America's intelligence community needs fundamental change.

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