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.
This legislation is an important step in our continuing effort to cooperate with the Panamanian Government and the people there.
These steps, along with the inspiring march of democracy in Eastern Europe, bring within sight the objective that I have stressed throughout the first year of my Presidency: a Europe that is whole and free.
This convention helps equip the international community with the coherent, tough legal authority to stop the flow of illicit drugs.
It says something very important -- sends a message -- and that is that this scourge will stop.
I'd like to urge all nations to join the United States in ratifying this United Nations convention.
I'm pleased today to sign the United States instrument of ratification for the U.N. Convention Against Illegal Drugs.
I don't think that perception is widespread with the American people.
Good afternoon. Well, this has been an extraordinary and positive week in East-West relations.
I think we've got to convince them that we are going out on all fronts.





