Keep up that quest for excellence and the achievement you've all demonstrated so well.
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.
Don't be surprised if you see me -- I'll try anything -- chew on a towel.
We are considering appropriate responses if these threats are implemented.
Clearly, those announcements are contrary to the approach that we have urged and that others have urged upon the Soviet Union.
But I would simply repeat that what we need is dialog, discussion, and a peaceful resolution of this great difficulty there.
Let me say we're here today to celebrate another kind of championship.
Barbara and I join with all Americans to mourn the passing of the Rev. Ralph Abernathy.
We support this process and will work to ensure humanitarian assistance to those in need in both Nicaragua and Honduras as they return to their homes, their families, and their jobs.
The U.S. applauds Honduras' productive role in achieving a multilateral agreement on the peaceful demobilization and repatriation of the Nicaraguan resistance.





