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.
Germany would remain as a member of NATO, but NATO may have a changing mission.
The strength of the U.S. nuclear deterrent... has helped to guard the peace and freedom so precious to all of us.
I referred to it as the 'Revolution of '89,' a remarkable and hopeful transition that continues even now.
I want to say something about the people here, about your response, actually, in the wake of the earthquake back in October.
The Secretary of the Treasury went down there and signed with President Salinas an agreement on Third World debt.
I think people are beginning to understand what I mean when I talk about a Thousand Points of Light.





