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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Jan 23, 2006

I'm asking that the Congress fund $1.2 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services to purchase enough doses of this vaccine from manufacturers to vaccinate 20 million people.

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Jan 22, 2006

Mr. Bush rejected claims the program infringes on civil liberties.

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Jan 22, 2006

the program is legal and justified and is meant to thwart another attack by al Qaeda.

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Jan 18, 2006

He assures them that his -- that this is the road to paradise, though he never offers to go along for the ride.

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Jan 18, 2006

Americans will not be intimidated or influenced by an enemy of our country.

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Jan 11, 2006

We will do what it takes. We will stay as long as it takes to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives.

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Jan 11, 2006

the president says he sees a lot of progress along the Gulf Coast since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

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Jan 8, 2006

Doing fine. I talked to him this morning. His health is good. Should be coming in to work a little later on today.

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Jan 4, 2006

Not everybody around this table agreed with my decision to go into Iraq and I fully understand that.

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