Today I have signed H.R. 2251, an Act that provides supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons in and around Iraq.
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.
American decency demands that we not let complacency lead to contagion, and never let apathy lead to epidemic.
The task of responding to this human tragedy is not over, but we can be grateful for what has been accomplished by the United States, the United Nations, and the international community.
The peoples of both the West and the Baltic States have continued to believe that the freedom of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia must and can be restored.
I am pleased by the demonstration of bipartisan cooperation and the speed with which the Congress has worked to complete action on this legislation.
As we commemorate 'Baltic Freedom Day,' we reaffirm our support for the right of the Baltic peoples to live in peace and freedom.
Ninety-nine days have passed since I issued the challenge, and all we've gotten from the Congress these past 99 days is 101 excuses.
We need more places like this, transitional care facilities for kids who no longer require a hospital's acute care, but who aren't well enough to go home yet.





