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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Sep 30, 1990

The President's budget reflects the fact that States have more than $3 billion in unexpended oil overcharge funds from which these programs can be funded if States chose to support them.

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Sep 30, 1990

To preserve the unity and integrity of the Executive Branch, the Secretary must have the power to appoint, even to an advisory commission, those individuals he deems best suited to give him advice.

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Sep 30, 1990

I've said -- and I'm not looking at this in a political way -- we've got to get it done.

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Sep 30, 1990

We cannot keep mortgaging the futures of our children and our grandchildren, and we will not.

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Sep 30, 1990

The President's FY 1991 Budget proposes the termination of two of these programs.

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Sep 29, 1990

I hereby designate persons fleeing Kuwait and Iraq due to the current military crisis in the Persian Gulf as qualifying for assistance under Section 2(b)(2) of that Act.

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Sep 29, 1990

I hereby determine that it is the national interest of the United States to draw down defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense.

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Sep 29, 1990

We understand your sacrifices in supporting the U.N. embargo, and we are grateful.

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