A collection of quotes and thoughts by George H. W. Bush on American-dream, democracy, diversity, America, Climate, change, cold war, kindness, politics, elections etc.
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George H. W. Bush is an American former President and politician who served as the 41st President of the country from 1989 to 1993. He was born in a political and affluent family in Massachusetts. He served in the U.S Navy during the Second World War. He pursued his graduation from ‘Yale University’ in economics. During his political career he served at many important positions. He is also renowned for standing against international terrorism and for portraying a strong picture of the country on the global platform. He delivered many speeches during his political career that reflected his prolific oratory skills. The following list comprises of some popular, famous and notable quotes and sayings by George H. W. Bush which have been collected from his speeches, thoughts, works and life. Let us browse through the quotable quotes and thoughts by George H. W. Bush.
I think the 24-hour news cycle has helped exaggerate the differences between the parties. You can always find someone on TV somewhere carping about something. That didn't happen 20 years ago.
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.
You cannot be President of the United States if you don't have faith. Remember Lincoln, going to his knees in times of trial in the Civil War and all that stuff.
George H. W. Bush
I'm conservative, but I'm not a nut about it.
George H. W. Bush
Please don't ask me to do that which I've just said I'm not going to do, because you're burning up time. The meter is running through the sand on you, and I am now filibustering.
I know my serve stinks, but I was a pretty good tennis player.
George H. W. Bush
The glory of being a carrier pilot has certainly worn off.
George H. W. Bush
I think when you see an aircraft fire, these angry, black puffs of smoke, knowing that one of them could kill you that you - you - you understand the seriousness of the mission. And you understand your own mortality.
It's a very good question, very direct, and I'm not going to answer it.
George H. W. Bush
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.
George H. W. Bush
I have a form of Parkinson's disease, which I don't like. My legs don't move when my brain tells them to. It's very frustrating.
George H. W. Bush
We are not the sum of our possessions.
George H. W. Bush
Many schools include a service project as part of their curriculum, and many corporations have in-house projects for their employees or give them time off to do volunteer work.
Ageing's alright, better than the alternative, which is not being here.
George H. W. Bush
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.
George H. W. Bush
I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them.
George H. W. Bush
Old guys can still do fun things.
George H. W. Bush
I'll be glad to reply to or dodge your questions, depending on what I think will help our election most.
George H. W. Bush
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.
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.
We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.
George H. W. Bush
We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.
George H. W. Bush
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.
George H. W. Bush
Lincoln said you cannot be President without spending some item on your knees. I have repeated that and a bunch of Atheists got all over me. Wait a minute. Does that mean that you cannot be President if you are an Atheist? I say yea that does mean that.
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.
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.
