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
People expect wise stewardship of the taxpayers' money. People expect that we keep the federal tax burden as low as possible. ... This year it's a little better because of the tax relief we've delivered.
In my view, the Supreme Court would benefit from the addition of a justice who has real experience as a practicing lawyer. The current justices have all been chosen from the lower federal courts. A nominee with relevant non-judicial experience would bring a different and useful perspective to the Court.
good people of this part of the world that the federal government is going to help.
I think the most important thing government can do is provide flexibility for federal monies.
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.
Some in our nation's capital respond a little differently than I will; they want to increase federal spending dramatically, ... The problem with that plan is that someone has to pay for it and that somebody is gonna be you.
make it possible -- more possible -- to do our job.
it is possible for good people to disagree on this issue.
Scooter has worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people and sacrificed much in the service to this country. He served the Vice President and me through extraordinary times in our nation's history.
positive day for the Iraqis and as well for world peace.
Mr. Castro, once, just once, show that you're unafraid of a real election.
This morning brings news from Florida that the final vote count there shows that Secretary (Dick) Cheney and I have carried the state of Florida, ... And if that result is confirmed by an automatic recount as we expect it to be, then we have won the election.
The Senate has confirmed a man with an astute mind and a kind heart,
I hereby authorize the Washington Redskins to use any means necessary to wiretap and eavesdrop on any Giants' conversations, meetings, and/or game planning sessions. And if they feel compelled to torture an equipment manager or secretary to obtain the necessary information, then they have my blessing.