Quotes by George H. W. Bush

About George H. W. Bush:

George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993, and the 43rd Vice President of the United States (1981–1989). A Republican, he previously served as a congressman, an 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 referred to as "George H. W. Bush", "Bush 41", "Bush the Elder", or "George Bush Sr." to distinguish him from his son, former President George W. Bush. Prior to his son's presidency, he was known simply as George Bush or President Bush.
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The U.S.S. George H. W. Bush is a great thing in my life. It's amazing. A great honor.

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

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

George H. W. Bush

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

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.

George H. W. Bush

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

George H. W. Bush

Poland should be strong and prosperous and independent and play its proper role as a great nation in the heart of Europe.

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.

George H. W. Bush

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

George H. W. Bush

I know my serve stinks, but I was a pretty good tennis player.

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.

George H. W. Bush

Our God is a forgiving God.

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.

George H. W. Bush

Every loss of life is terrible.

George H. W. Bush

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

George H. W. Bush

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.

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

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

George H. W. Bush

We are not the sum of our possessions.

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

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge H. W. Bush
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 41st president of the United States
  • AliasesGeorge H.W Bush; G. H. Bush; Daddy Bush; George Bush Sr.; 41st President of the United States; GHW Bush; George Bush; George H.W.; G.H.W. Bush; George the Older; GHWB; Poppy Bush; George H.W.Bush; George H. W; Bush I; Papa Bush; George H W; George Herbert Bush; George H. W.; H W Bush; George Bush Snr.; George H. Bush; Vice President Bush; H. W. Bush; G. H. W. Bush; Herbert Walker Bush; George H Bush; Bush Sr.; G H W Bush; President Bush; George Herbert Walker Bush; Senior Bush; President George H. W. Bush; George H W Bush; George Bush Sr; H.W. Bush; Bush Snr.; President George H.W. Bush; Bush Senior; George Bush Senior; Bush 41
  • BornJune 12, 1924
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Officer; Baseball Player; Diplomat; Aviator; Entrepreneur; Autobiographer
  • AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross; Honorary Citizen Of Berlin; Knight Grand Cross Of The Order Of The Bath; Eric-M.-Warburg-Award; Order Of The White Lion; Air Medal; Philadelphia Liberty Medal; Freedom Award; Robert Schuman Medal; Profile In Courage Award; Ronald Reagan Freedom Award