In sum, in the 1990's, strategic defenses make much more sense than ever before.
George H.W. 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.
SDI offers an opportunity to shift deterrence to a safer and more stable basis through greater reliance on strategic defenses.
Therefore, the Administration supports Senate passage of S. 543 but will work to have its concerns addressed in the final version of the legislation.
I am going to continue to reiterate the importance, not just to the United States but to the whole hemisphere, of the aid package that I have requested for both Panama and Nicaragua.
There isn't any need for Soviet troops in Eastern Europe, and the sooner they get out of there, the better.
The Tree Trust Act will work by using State forestry agencies and private tree-planting organizations.
Ms. McGettigan has served as Associate Director for Legal Policy, Office of Policy Development, since July 1989.
Achievements such as those described here are the basis for much of our Nation's strength -- its economic growth, national security, and the overall well-being of our people.
The clean air legislation that I proposed last year is going to go a long way toward achieving our environmental goals.
We want to help democratic institutions take root in each country, but democracy begins with the rule of law and respect for human rights.





