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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 5, 1992

Rather than 'study' the issue, the Congress should quickly eliminate this unseemly practice by passing the Accountability in Government Act that I proposed in April.

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Oct 5, 1992

I am signing into law H.R. 2194, which waives Federal sovereign immunity for violation of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to solid and hazardous waste.

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Oct 4, 1992

The greatest beneficiaries of this bill will be the future generations of Americans who will be able to relive more of the history of the Civil War era.

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Oct 4, 1992

We welcome the agreement signed October 4 in Rome ending the civil war in Mozambique and establishing the basis for democratic multiparty elections by October 1993.

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Oct 4, 1992

I am signing into law H.R. 5126, the 'Civil War Battlefield Commemorative Coin Act of 1992.'

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Oct 4, 1992

The proceeds will go to the nonprofit Civil War Battlefield Foundation to be used for the preservation of historically significant Civil War battlefields.

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Oct 4, 1992

I want to literally reinvent American education and give every American the fundamental right to choose the best schools for their children.

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Oct 4, 1992

We stood for lower cable bills for the consumer through increased competition.

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Oct 4, 1992

The monies raised will make a major contribution to the preservation of our Civil War heritage.

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Oct 4, 1992

What kind of America do we want for the young people here today?

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Oct 4, 1992

My Administration has embarked on an ambitious campaign to identify and protect important battlefields through the American Battlefield Protection Program.

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Oct 4, 1992

We call on the United Nations, international relief agencies, and all Mozambicans to work together to address this crisis promptly.

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Oct 4, 1992

This legislation provides a nonfederal funding mechanism to enhance the protection of Civil War battlefields.

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Oct 4, 1992

The U.S., which contributed over $150 million in food and other humanitarian assistance to Mozambique in FY 1992, is prepared to participate generously in this effort.

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Oct 4, 1992

We genuinely believe that our approach would be a better way to increase the variety of services available to the consumer at lower prices.

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Oct 4, 1992

Innovative public/private partnerships such as the kind supported by this legislation are a necessity if we are going to preserve our heritage to the fullest possible extent.

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Oct 4, 1992

And on that basis, I ask for your support as President of the United States so I can finish the job.

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Oct 3, 1992

The Governor sounds like he can walk on water. Well, you can do it over there in that Arkansas River. [Laughter] No, really. There's so much fecal coliform bacteria in the river that the fish teach their kids to jog rather than swim…

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