George H. W. Bush Quotes

A collection of quotes by George H. W. Bush.

George H. W. Bush (1924-2018) was an American politician and the 41st President of the United States. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, Bush grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Yale University in 1948. During World War II, he served as a naval aviator and flew numerous combat missions. Following his military service, he ventured into the oil business in Texas.

Bush's political career began in the 1960s when he served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later as Ambassador to the United Nations and Chairman of the Republican National Committee. In 1981, he was selected as Vice President under President Ronald Reagan and held that role for two terms.

In 1988, Bush successfully won the presidential election and became the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. During his presidency, he faced significant historical events, including the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. He also led a multilateral coalition in the Gulf War to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi aggression.

Known for his calm demeanor and emphasis on collaboration, Bush promoted policies focused on international diplomacy, free trade, and environmental conservation. After leaving office, he remained active in philanthropy and public appearances, often working on humanitarian causes with his successor, Bill Clinton.

George H. W. Bush is remembered as a dedicated public servant and a symbol of civility and humility in politics. He passed away on November 30, 2018, leaving behind a legacy of bipartisan leadership and commitment to public service.

We are not the sum of our possessions.

We are not the sum of our possessions.

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The day will come - and it is not far off - when the legacy

The day will come - and it is not far off - when the legacy of Lincoln will finally be fulfilled at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, when a black man or woman will sit in the Oval Office. When that day comes, the most remarkable thing about it will be how naturally it occurs.

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I'm not trying to get myself up a notch on the ladder by sho

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.

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You have to understand that people that are hurting are goin

You have to understand that people that are hurting are going to criticize.

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Never ask anyone over 70 how they feel. They'll tell you.

Never ask anyone over 70 how they feel. They'll tell you.

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I stand for anti-bigotry, anti-Semitism, and anti-racism.

I stand for anti-bigotry, anti-Semitism, and anti-racism.

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I'll be glad to reply to or dodge your questions, depending

I'll be glad to reply to or dodge your questions, depending on what I think will help our election most.

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America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in hig

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.

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I will keep America moving forward, always forward, for a be

I will keep America moving forward, always forward, for a better America, for an endless enduring dream and a thousand Points of Light. This is my mission, and I will complete it.

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Light Moving Better Moving Forward

A new breeze is blowing, and a world refreshed by freedom se

A new breeze is blowing, and a world refreshed by freedom seems reborn; for in man's heart, if not in fact, the day of the dictator is over. The totalitarian era is passing, its old ideas blown away like leaves from an ancient, lifeless tree.

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Freedom Man World Heart Day Tree

I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a

I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli.

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Mother Me Little Going Eat Kid

I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't alwa

I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them.

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Opinions Always Strong Own My Own

We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spre

We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.

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Light Stars Sky Diversity Peaceful

We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What w

We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.

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America World Want Open Closed

We love your adherence to democratic principles and to the d

We love your adherence to democratic principles and to the democratic process.

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Love Principles

One of the good things about the way the Gulf War ended in 1

One of the good things about the way the Gulf War ended in 1991 is, you'd see the Vietnam veterans marching with the Gulf War veterans.

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We can realise a lasting peace and transform the East-West r

We can realise a lasting peace and transform the East-West relationship to one of enduring co-operation.

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We know what works. Freedom Works. We know what's right. Fre

We know what works. Freedom Works. We know what's right. Freedom is right.

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I can tell you this: If I'm ever in a position to call the s

I can tell you this: If I'm ever in a position to call the shots, I'm not going to rush to send somebody else's kids into a war.

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The U.S.S. George H. W. Bush is a great thing in my life. It

The U.S.S. George H. W. Bush is a great thing in my life. It's amazing. A great honor.

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