We are grateful for the long-awaited liberation of tiny Kuwait and the end of the terror rendered upon the Kuwaiti people.
George Bush
The Public Record
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.
I'm going to do everything I can with the Congress to get this approved.
I am pleased to sign into law S. 725, the 'Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991.'
I want to keep my commitment to the American people in terms of their sons and daughters and in terms of what our objectives were.
The families of all American service men and women who were covered by Servicemen's Group Life Insurance and were killed in the line of duty during this period will receive a special death gratuity of up to $50,000.
Increased educational assistance payments for active duty personnel and reservists are an integral part of this package.
The Act increases certain benefits for military personnel and veterans who served during the Persian Gulf conflict.





