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 23, 1990

Let me emphasize that these conditions are clear-cut and are not open to reinterpretation.

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Sep 23, 1990

Our action in the Gulf is about our determination to stand up with other nations against aggression.

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Sep 23, 1990

To permit Saddam Hussein to link these two questions and approve of his aggression that way -- I simply can't do that.

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Sep 23, 1990

The move away from apartheid toward a new political reality is indeed irreversible.

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Sep 23, 1990

This Executive order will create the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

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Sep 23, 1990

We will be in touch with our traditional allies in Western Europe and elsewhere on what we can do to help build democracy in South Africa.

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Sep 23, 1990

It is not simply this President -- I believe, sir, it's the entire American people that feel that way.

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Sep 23, 1990

I urge every citizen in the District of Columbia to get out and vote.

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Sep 23, 1990

It is inconsistent with Federal credit policies involving direct and guaranteed loan subsidies.

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Sep 23, 1990

I hereby make an affirmative determination for the first annual period that during such period the major companies of the steel industry have committed substantially all of their net cash flow from steel product operations for the purposes…

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