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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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Mar 20, 2005

The president signed the bill, sparking complaints from some Democrats, who pointed out that as governor of Texas, Bush had signed a law creating a process for hospitals to remove patients from life support -- sometimes over a family's…

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Mar 20, 2005

This presumption is especially critical for those like Terri Schiavo who live at the mercy of others. I will continue to stand on the side of those defending life for all Americans, including those with disabilities.

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Mar 9, 2005

There's a safety net for retirees. There's a hole in the safety net for a younger generation coming up. And that's why I've asked Congress to discuss the issue. I guess it's just my nature. I believe when you see a problem, you've got to…

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Mar 8, 2005

Congress should support two key planks of his energy plan, clean coal technology, and oil drilling in the Alaskan Arctic.

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Mar 7, 2005

Terrorists are less likely to strike the U.S. if they're concerned about their own security.

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Mar 6, 2005

Bush mentioned that the next morning, he walked into the other room and saw Clinton sound asleep on the plane's floor.

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Mar 2, 2005

War on a constant hunt for bin Laden. We're keeping the pressure on him. Keeping him in hiding.

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Feb 22, 2005

I've got a close relationship with Vladimir on a personal basis. I have, I expressed some concerns at the European Union yesterday about, you know, some of the -- some of the decisions, such as freedom of the press, that our mutual friend…

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