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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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Oct 7, 1992

Don't let that Clinton-Gore ticket tell you how bad everything is.

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Oct 6, 1992

The Amir and the Kuwaiti people are to be congratulated on this latest stage in Kuwait's progress toward full recovery and reconstruction.

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Oct 6, 1992

The United States has been a strong supporter of this process since the Amir's decision to hold elections was announced during the Iraqi occupation.

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Oct 5, 1992

For 38 years, one party has controlled the House. And no wonder these people here feel we ought to clean House. Let's clean it out. Get Mike Castle in there. You've got a great Governor. You've got an honest, decent Governor. Put him in…

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Oct 5, 1992

This intrusion includes earmarking funds for projects that should be awarded based on established, objective criteria.

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Oct 5, 1992

I am particularly troubled that the Congress has cut over $1 billion in civilian research and development programs within NASA, EPA, and NSF.

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Oct 5, 1992

These provisions constitute legislative vetoes similar to those declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in INS v. Chadha.

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Oct 5, 1992

I commend the Congress for the effort made to address these situations.

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Oct 5, 1992

I am concerned that the Act requires American taxpayers to indemnify States and localities.

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Oct 5, 1992

I am proud that the United States Mint, the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, and the United States Olympic Committee have worked together to develop a unique coin program that offers the potential of $100 million in profits to be…

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Oct 5, 1992

I have signed into law H.R. 5504, the 'Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1993.'

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Oct 5, 1992

I will construe these provisions so as not to interfere with the President's constitutional duties.

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Oct 5, 1992

Nevertheless, the amount of funding provided by H.R. 5518 is consistent with my budget request, and thus allows progress toward a freeze in domestic discretionary budget authority.

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Oct 5, 1992

Obviously, this will hamper the Justice Department's efforts to combat violent crime.

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Oct 5, 1992

The current 'coverage' of the Congress by these laws is a sham.

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Oct 5, 1992

In signing the joint resolution, I express no view on whether it is necessary to waive the provisions of title 1 before I exercise my prerogatives under Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution.

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Oct 5, 1992

I have signed into law H.R. 5679, the 'Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993.'

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Oct 5, 1992

This provision discourages the Department of Defense from transferring to States and localities real property no longer needed by the Department.

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Oct 5, 1992

Regulatory review ensures that regulations issued by the executive branch protect the health and safety of the American people while taking into consideration the economic interests of American consumers.

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Oct 5, 1992

This Administration will strive to comply fully with the legislation.

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Oct 5, 1992

This reduced highways funding will result in 65,000 fewer highway jobs being supported in the coming year.

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Oct 5, 1992

I am signing into law S.J. Res. 23, consenting to certain amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

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Oct 5, 1992

The Congress need not look beyond James Madison's warning in Federalist Paper No. 57.

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Oct 5, 1992

The Act provides $14.6 billion for VA Medical Care, an increase of $1 billion over the FY 1992 enacted level.

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Oct 5, 1992

Under Article II of the Constitution, the President has the power 'to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate.'

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