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
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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.
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Decisions made are made understanding we have an obligation to protect the civil liberties of the American people.
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to understand the relationship that the federal government's role is to support state and local governments.
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Out of this despair is going to come a vibrant coast, ... I understand if you're saying to yourself, 'Well, it's hard for me to realize what George W. is saying because I've seen the rubble and I know what has happened to my neighbors.' But I'd like to come back down here in about two years and walk your streets and see how vital this part of the world is going to be.
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I will never understand and never agree that five private law firms should collect more than $3.3 billion for working less than two years on a case that was settled before it went to trial. The fee seems totally out of proportion for the work performed.
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I believe a leader must be consistent and clear and not change positions when times get tough. And the times have been hard. These are hard times. But I understand what mixed messages do. You can embolden an enemy by sending mixed messages,
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The United States will continue its efforts to improve our understanding of climate change - to seek hard data, accurate models, and new ways to improve the science - and determine how best to meet these tremendous challenges.
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And, now, there is a way forward, ... And, part of the way forward is for the North Koreans to understand we are serious about this, and we expect there to be a verifiable process.
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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.
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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.
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the biggest government spender we've seen in decades
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The best way to relieve families from time to time is to let them keep some of their own money.
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the best of American patriotism and service to their country. They did their duty with honor and with great professionalism.
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The administration I'll bring is a group of men and women who are focused on what's best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.