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
We got a job to make sure this hurricane headed toward Florida, the federal response is prepared for it,
People expect wise stewardship of the taxpayers' money. People expect that we keep the federal tax burden as low as possible. ... This year it's a little better because of the tax relief we've delivered.
As I understand what the bill says is that the federal government has the right to regulate controlled substances. And to the extent that controlled substances relieve pain, that's fine. But to the extent that controlled substances take a person's life, it's not fine and I would sign that bill.
When the storm passes, the federal government has got assets and resources that we'll be deploying to help you. In the meantime, America will pray - pray for the health and safety of all our citizens.
In my view, the Supreme Court would benefit from the addition of a justice who has real experience as a practicing lawyer. The current justices have all been chosen from the lower federal courts. A nominee with relevant non-judicial experience would bring a different and useful perspective to the Court.
good people of this part of the world that the federal government is going to help.
To the extent the federal government didn't fully do its job right, I take responsibility.
to understand the relationship that the federal government's role is to support state and local governments.
Some in our nation's capital respond a little differently than I will; they want to increase federal spending dramatically, ... The problem with that plan is that someone has to pay for it and that somebody is gonna be you.
I think the most important thing government can do is provide flexibility for federal monies.
I love exercise. Prior to learning about mountain biking, I was a jogger. And then, like a lot of baby boomers, my knees gave out. I believe that mountain biking is going to be an outlet for a lot of people my age. I'm 59, and people are going to realize you get as much aerobic exercise - if not more - on the mountain bike without being hobbled.
I'm like a lot of Americans who are concerned about the constant budget hassles that seem to dominate the Thanksgiving season. Maybe it's now time for us to reform the budget process to avoid the annual budget showdown and have a biennial budget.
the biggest government spender we've seen in decades
The best way to relieve families from time to time is to let them keep some of their own money.