Jun 2, 1990
I hereby transmit my determination that continuation of the waiver applicable to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic will substantially promote the objectives of Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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.
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Jun 2, 1990
The Czechoslovak Government has already instituted reforms ensuring freedom of emigration for all of its citizens.
Jun 2, 1990
Further, since I waived application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment on February 20, 1990, new laws have been passed guaranteeing freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and freedom of the press.
May 31, 1990
We will complete work on the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.
May 31, 1990
More importantly, these reductions will be designed to make a first strike less plausible.
May 31, 1990
We call upon all States to consider the new opportunities for engagement in mankind's common effort to remove the risk of outbreak of nuclear war worldwide.
May 31, 1990
The United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics agree to pursue new talks on strategic offensive arms.
May 31, 1990
The far-reaching reductions and other constraints contained in the Treaty will be accompanied by the most thorough and innovative verification provisions ever negotiated.
May 31, 1990
The sides will pursue additional measures to build confidence and ensure predictability of the military activities.
May 31, 1990
The objectives of these negotiations will be to reduce further the risk of outbreak of war, particularly nuclear war.
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