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61 Interesting Quotes By George H. W. Bush

Famous As: President of the United States (1989-93)
Born On: June 12, 1924
Died On: November 30, 2018
Born In: Milton, Massachusetts, United States
Founder / Co Founder: Resolution Trust Corporation, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, North American Free Trade Agreement, HRG Group, Points of Light
Died At Age: 94
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.
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I don't write letters anymore.

I don't write letters anymore.

George H. W. Bush
Losing is tough.

Losing is tough.

George H. W. Bush
I was offered a job on Wall Street by my uncle. But I wanted to get out. Make-it-on-my-own kinda thing.

I was offered a job on Wall Street by my uncle. But I wanted to get out. Make-it-on-my-own kinda thing.

George H. W. Bush
No, I'm not anguished and tormented.

No, I'm not anguished and tormented.

George H. W. Bush
You have to understand that people that are hurting are going to criticize.

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

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

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

George H. W. Bush
Never ask anyone over 70 how they feel. They'll tell you.

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

George H. W. Bush
I can't ever remember sitting around and saying, 'gosh let's hurry up and get these debates going, that'll win it for me.' Nope.

I can't ever remember sitting around and saying, 'gosh let's hurry up and get these debates going, that'll win it for me.' Nope.

George H. W. Bush
You know I vowed when I became President not to talk about the loneliest toughest job in the world and I didn't.

You know I vowed when I became President not to talk about the loneliest toughest job in the world and I didn't.

George H. W. Bush
Debates, I hate.

Debates, I hate.

George H. W. Bush
As his vice president for eight years, I learned more from Ronald Reagan than from anyone I encountered in all my years of public life.

As his vice president for eight years, I learned more from Ronald Reagan than from anyone I encountered in all my years of public life.

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.

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.

George H. W. Bush
I have been very happy in the House of Representatives.

I have been very happy in the House of Representatives.

George H. W. Bush
I have survivor's curiosity, I guess.

I have survivor's curiosity, I guess.

George H. W. Bush
I hope my own children never have to fight a war.

I hope my own children never have to fight a war.

George H. W. Bush
What's wrong with being a boring kind of guy?

What's wrong with being a boring kind of guy?

George H. W. Bush
Gulf Lesson One is the value of airpower.

Gulf Lesson One is the value of airpower.

George H. W. Bush
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.

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.

George H. W. Bush
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.

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.

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.

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.

George H. W. Bush
It's no exaggeration to say that the undecideds could go one way or another.

It's no exaggeration to say that the undecideds could go one way or another.

George H. W. Bush
History will point out some of the things I did wrong and some of the things I did right.

History will point out some of the things I did wrong and some of the things I did right.

George H. W. Bush
Every loss of life is terrible.

Every loss of life is terrible.

George H. W. Bush
I think I'd be a better president because I was in combat.

I think I'd be a better president because I was in combat.

George H. W. Bush
Well, I think everybody is frustrated by the finances of the U.N. and the inability to solve problems of war and peace.

Well, I think everybody is frustrated by the finances of the U.N. and the inability to solve problems of war and peace.

George H. W. Bush
I know my serve stinks, but I was a pretty good tennis player.

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.

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.

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.

George H. W. Bush
It's a very good question, very direct, and I'm not going to answer it.

It's a very good question, very direct, and I'm not going to answer it.

George H. W. Bush