I deem it a very great pleasure to help honor and celebrate National Engineers Week.
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.
Ultimately, I am convinced that it is the private sector that not only has shaped American opportunity but will continue to bring opportunity to the new millennium.
I hereby waive the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of said Act with respect to Czechoslovakia.
These efforts, both private and public, will sustain the computer revolution.
This evening, we honor two men who themselves have made history and made each American proud.
I'm reminded of the famous story of the guy that called the insurance company after it closed one evening.
Maybe it's a good day to salute that because today the President of Czechoslovakia, Vaclav Havel, came over to the Oval Office.
Let me now present to Jack Kilby and Bob Noyce engineering's highest award, the Charles Stark Draper Prize.
I regret, however, that the Congress has included several provisions in the Act that raise constitutional difficulties.
I have signed today H.R. 3792, the 'Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991.'
I shall construe all these provisions to be merely precatory as well.





