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 5, 1990

The time for partisanship, in my view, is past; and the time for avoiding the tough decisions is gone.

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Sep 5, 1990

Not from Washington, DC, doing for Kansas but through Kansans doing for themselves.

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Sep 5, 1990

This proclamation shall become effective, said Agreement shall enter into force, and nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, in accordance with the terms of said Agreement, on…

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Sep 5, 1990

I will not change the policy of the United States Government in standing up against aggression in order to submit to this international blackmail.

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Sep 5, 1990

When some ask, where does America stand, our answer is, America stands where it always has -- against aggression.

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Sep 5, 1990

And if I wasn't aware of that, you should have heard Mike telling me about that on the way in from the airport.

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Sep 5, 1990

With men like these, with all the brave young men and women of our Armed Forces, rests America's spirit of pride and sense of purpose.

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Sep 5, 1990

I believe I've tried hard, and I believe I have kept the faith.

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Sep 4, 1990

The policy recognizes the many benefits which a commercial space launch industry provides to the United States.

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Sep 3, 1990

I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

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