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 13, 1990

The Western Hemisphere is our common homeland, and its political and economic well-being will always be of the utmost importance to us.

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Sep 13, 1990

It will build more constructive relations in the Western Hemisphere and a more hopeful future.

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Sep 13, 1990

The Fund is designed to foster a climate favorable to investment in Latin American and Caribbean countries and would support efforts in these countries to facilitate investment and the reflow of flight capital.

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Sep 13, 1990

The American experience is a continuing one, and our success as a nation that is ruled by law and not by men depends upon our continuing commitment to an independent judiciary.

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Sep 13, 1990

The purpose of this legislation is to encourage and support market-oriented reform and economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean through inter-related actions that will promote investment reforms, debt reduction, and environmental…

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Sep 13, 1990

Any of these incidents -- all of them add up to clear violations of international law.

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Sep 13, 1990

I am pleased to transmit a legislative proposal entitled the 'Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990.'

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Sep 13, 1990

When an escalation is required from me, Saddam Hussein will know it.

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