We must act on what we know. I take as my guide the hope of… - George H. W. Bush

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We must act on what we know. I take as my guide the hope of a saint: In crucial things, unity; in important things, diversity; in all things, generosity.

George H. W. Bush

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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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