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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.

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Jul 5, 2005

Now, at issue here, who revealed the identity of Valerie Plame, a CIA operative whose husband was critical of the Bush administration's Iraq policy?

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Jun 30, 2005

The nation deserves and I will select a Supreme Court justice that Americans can be proud of. The nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate, characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing and a…

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Jun 27, 2005

The terrorists can kill the innocent but they cannot stop the advance of freedom. The only way our enemies can succeed is if we forget the lessons of September 11th, if we abandon the Iraqi people to men like Zarqawi and if we yield the…

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Jun 27, 2005

A free and democratic Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will help the United States.

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Jun 15, 2005

Tomorrow, Iran will hold elections to choose a new president. Now, young voters there perhaps have the most sway.

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Jun 15, 2005

young people want change in Iran. They want it less oppressive, and they have the power in numbers to make it happen.

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Jun 15, 2005

Half the country's population is under the age of 25, which is remarkable if you think about it, and many of them want reform.

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Jun 9, 2005

Both leaders agree North Korea should return to talks it walked away from a year ago.

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Jun 7, 2005

the administration is, in his words, "exploring all alternatives" on how to best protect Americans.

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Jun 6, 2005

Both of us didn't want to use our military. Nobody wants to commit military into combat. It's the last option.

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May 31, 2005

He was a -- it's hard for me to judge learning more about the situation. All I can tell you is, is that it's a -- it was a revelation that caught me by surprise.

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May 30, 2005

Mr. Bush says the abuse allegations are based on the words of people who hate America.

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