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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Jul 19, 1990

In the last few months, I've named two Wyoming groups as America's daily Points of Light -- the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and the Yellowstone Recovery Corps.

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Jul 19, 1990

You want to ensure that parents, not bureaucrats, decide how to care for America's children.

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Jul 19, 1990

We're seeing these dramatic changes in the world where totalitarian states are giving way to democracy and freedom.

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Jul 19, 1990

It's wonderful, watching them get hurled about by bucking broncos, wrestling steers, struggling to ride wild horses.

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Jul 19, 1990

Let me salute, in addition to Mike Sullivan, two former Governors who I just spot out here in the crowd, both friends, both admired Americans -- Governor Cliff Hanson and Martha, and Governor Stan Hathaway -- Stan and Bobbie -- right down…

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Jul 19, 1990

I'm determined to push through an amendment that protects that unique symbol of America -- I emphasize the word unique -- the American flag.

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Jul 19, 1990

It's great to be here for this 94th Frontier Days, for the 'granddaddy of them all.'

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Jul 16, 1990

I have great confidence in Dick Truly, the Administrator of NASA.

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Jul 16, 1990

I do hereby proclaim the decade beginning January 1, 1990, as the Decade of the Brain.

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Jul 15, 1990

Five months ago, in February, Chancellor Kohl and I agreed that a united Germany should remain a full member of the North Atlantic alliance, including its military structures.

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