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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Aug 9, 1990

I think that our fighting men that are on the ground there will be safe.

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Aug 9, 1990

I'm not prepared to say nobody should travel anyplace in the Middle East.

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Aug 9, 1990

I think it's so extreme that people that are in Saudi Arabia, loyal to the King -- they're not going to rise up when a cornered radical tries to mobilize support when he has none.

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Aug 5, 1990

We single out all 10 of these cities not because they claim to be the best cities in America - I think they're too smart or, in some instances, too modest for that - but because they represent what's best about American cities.

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Aug 5, 1990

You've earned the admiration of the Nation because when people say, 'It can never be done,' you're doing it.

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Aug 5, 1990

You've refused to surrender to crime and to drug dealers and to natural disaster, to despair.

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