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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.

Apr 15, 1991

I would think there would be plenty of grounds under which he would be prosecuted for war crimes.

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Apr 15, 1991

Nor will we become an occupying power with U.S. troops patrolling the streets of Baghdad.

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Apr 15, 1991

We want him out of there so badly, and I think it's so important to the tranquillity of Iraq that under that condition we might.

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Apr 15, 1991

I herewith report one proposed rescission, totaling $2,400,000.

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Apr 15, 1991

I have directed the U.S. military to begin immediately to establish several encampments in northern Iraq where relief supplies for these refugees will be made available in large quantities and distributed in an orderly way.

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Apr 15, 1991

The approach is quite simple: If we cannot get adequate food, medicine, clothing, and shelter to the Kurds living in the mountains along the Turkish-Iraq border, we must encourage the Kurds to move to areas in northern Iraq where the…

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Apr 15, 1991

The proposed rescission affects the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Apr 15, 1991

I don't believe that, but I don't fault him for that, if that's what his position was.

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