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
This selection now presents the vice president with an interesting test of whether he will continue attacking positions his running mate shares.
President Bush, testing the mic at the GOP convention:'Four score and seven years ago. We have come here to dedicate a portion of it as a final resting place. ... My fellow members of the press corps, especially the camera man, tax relief is on the way ... don't spend it all in one place.'
The terrorists are testing our will and resolve in Iraq. If we fail that test the consequences for the safety and security of the American people would be enormous,
When you hear them say, 'We're going to repeal the Bush tax cuts,' that means tax increase. That's what that is, ... 'I'm gonna raise your taxes' is what they're saying.
We don't agree on the Kyoto Treaty, but we do agree that climate change is a serious issue and we must work together,
We will continue the waivers to allow the winter blends to be used through the country, ... We have instructed the EPA to ... keep the suspension in place, which should ... increase the supply.
This will be a good opportunity to explain to our partners that a successful round in Doha will be good for our respective countries, our workers, our farmers, our business people,
Why Can't We All Just Get Along Together?
To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you too may one day be president of the United States.
To the extent the federal government didn't fully do its job right, I take responsibility.
What is not working right, were going to make it right, ... We are going to restore order in the city of New Orleans.
We got a job to make sure this hurricane headed toward Florida, the federal response is prepared for it,
We cannot stress enough the danger this hurricane poses to Gulf Coast communities.
We cannot allow the world's most dangerous nations to possess the world's most dangerous weapons.