George H.W. 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.
Our aim is a closer partnership between the Americas and our friends in Europe and in Asia.
We're ready to play a constructive role at this critical time to make ours the first fully free hemisphere in all of history.
The great economic lesson of this century is that protectionism still stifles progress and free markets breed prosperity.
Freedom has made great gains not just in Eastern Europe but right here in the Americas; and we've seen a resurgence of democratic rule.
The successful completion of the Uruguay round remains the most effective way of promoting long-term trade growth in Latin America.
Against involuntary repatriation to Vietnam under current conditions.
Indeed, it is our devotion to these timeless ideals that has made the United States a model of freedom and a source of hope to so many.
We've got a lot of work ahead, but I think at least as far as we're concerned from this end of Pennsylvania Avenue it's been a joy.
We're delighted that you came down here -- a good, relaxed evening and a beautiful night at the White House.





