I know that every Member of Congress shares my desire to overcome the terrible scourge of drugs.
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.
Full congressional support of this national strategy is essential if we are to give Americans the thorough and effective drug control policy they expect and deserve.
I intend to nominate John R. Dunne to be an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice.
I intend to nominate C. Anson Franklin to be an Assistant Administrator of the Agency for International Development.
I look forward to our talks and to the opportunity that we'll have to build on what already is a strong and stable relationship.
America remains committed in the Middle East to help maintain security and to promoting the pursuit of peace.
I am pleased that the United States has been able to help Yemen realize some of its economic and development goals.
If democratic peoples and organizations do not stand together to make democracy work, they can only blame themselves if democracy does not flourish.
I recommend the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and supplementary protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.





