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1924–2018 United States
George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st president of the United States (1989–93), and the 43rd vice president of the United States (1981–89). A Republican, he previously served as a congressman, an ambassador, and director of Central Intelligence.
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Think about every problem, every challenge, we face. The solution to each starts with education.
"Your men are under a different command now, one that knows no rank, only love; knows no danger, only peace, May God bless them all.
This will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait.
Tonight, as I see the drama of democracy unfolding around the globe, perhaps—perhaps we are closer to that new world than ever before.
To all who mourn a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a friend — I can only offer you the gratitude of a nation, for your loved one served his country with distinction and honor."
I'm a man that knows every hand gesture you've ever seen - and I haven't learned a new one since I've been here [in Australia].
We love your adherence to democratic principles and to the democratic process.
The American way of life is not up for negotiation. Period.
My dog Millie knows more about foreign affairs than these two bozos.
We're going to keep trying to strengthen the American family. To make them more like the Waltons and less like the Simpsons.
It just isn't going to work, and it's very interesting that the man who invented this type of what I call a voodoo economic policy is Art Laffer, a California economist.
We must act on what we know. I take as my guide the hope of a saint: In crucial things, unity; in important things, diversity; in all things, generosity.
Inaugural Address (1989)
Out of these troubled times, our objective—a new world order—can emerge. Today, that new world is struggling to be born, a world quite different from the one we have known.
There is nothing more fulfilling than to serve your country and your fellow citizens and to do it well. And that's what our system of self-government depends on.
Address to the Senior Executive Service (1989)
America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the Nation and gentler the face of the world.
Inaugural Address (1989)
It is possible to tell things by a handshake.
Just 2 hours ago, allied air forces began an attack on military targets in Iraq and Kuwait. These attacks continue as I speak. Ground forces are not engaged.
I come before you and assume the Presidency at a moment rich with promise. We live in a peaceful, prosperous time, but we can make it better.
Inaugural Address (1989)
It's like WWE, but for smart people!
The Senate opens its meetings with a prayer. The House of Representatives opens its meetings with a prayer. Nobody doubts that they both need it.
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