For we are given power not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power, and it… - George H. W. Bush

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For we are given power not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power, and it is to serve people. Help us to remember it, Lord.

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About George H. W. Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st president of the United States (1989–93), and the 43rd vice president of the United States (1981–89). A Republican, he previously served as a congressman, an ambassador, and director of Central Intelligence. At 94 years he was the longest-living president and vice president, as well as the last veteran of World War II to hold the presidency. He was married to Barbara Bush, and was the father of George W. Bush. He is also the most recent U.S President who ran for office while a Vice President.

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Birth Name: George Herbert Walker Bush
Alternative Names: George Bush Sr. GHW Bush George Bush George H.W. G.H.W. Bush GHWB George H.W.Bush George H. W Bush I 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 President George H. W. Bush George H W Bush George Bush Sr H.W. Bush President George H.W. Bush Bush Senior George Bush Senior Bush 41 George H.W. Bush George W. Bush Senior George Bush, Sr.
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To those who work outside Washington, I would send a special message. At times it may be frustrating when it seems that the head office is thousands of miles away and the message is not getting through. But if I may, I'm going to issue a verbal Executive order: We're going to listen, because the heart of our government is not here in Washington, it's in every county office, every town, every city across this land. Wherever the people of America are, that's where the heart of our government is.

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