George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bushis an American politician who was the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 and the 43rd Vice President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the U.S. Republican Party, he was previously a congressman, ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence. He is the oldest living former President and Vice President. He is also the last living former President who is a veteran of World War II. Bush is often...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPresident
Date of Birth12 June 1924
CountryUnited States of America
Any definition of a successful life must include service to others.
But the biggest thing that has happened in the world in my life, in our lives, is this: By the grace of God, America won the Cold War.
Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor.
Real improvement in our schools is not simply a matter of spending more, it is a matter of expecting more.
Time and again in this century, the political map of the world was transformed. And ineach instance a new world order came about through the advent of a new tyrant or the outbreak of a bloody global war, or its end.
I'm conservative, but I'm not a nut about it.
In crucial things, unity. In important things, diversity. In ALL things, generosity.
No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God.
I think the spirit of America, one American wanting to make another American's life better, or internationally our desire to see countries do better, or people in countries do better, coming from this concept of volunteerism is a very valid and important part of our internal being.
Think about every problem, every challenge, we face. The solution to each starts with education.
But let me tell you, this gender thing is history. You're looking at a guy who sat down with Margaret Thatcher across the table and talked about serious issues.
People say I'm indecisive, but I don't know about that.
It's amazing how many people beat you at golf now that you're no longer president.
I'm not trying to get myself up a notch on the ladder by shoving somebody else down on the ladder, whether it's a candidate or the president of the United States or anybody else. I just don't believe that's the way one oughta campaign, I've never done that.