The day will inevitably come when this last wound of the cold war struggle will heal.
George Bush
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George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.
Nuclear question; peaceful intentions; I would add some respect, in their case because of the miserable record, for individual rights, human rights, before there would be an upgrading with the United States.
I congratulate the President on Korea's superb job of hosting the last APEC ministerial meeting.
I just want to assure you that we will remain committed to free and fair, open trade.
I am determined as President of the United States to fight the waves of protection that are almost inevitable when one's own economy is not doing well.
The Soviet Union ceased to exist, and the prospect of a new world opened before us.
The movement toward democracy leads us to the third challenge for the future, the challenge of economic growth and building a world of open and fair trade.





