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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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Nov 29, 1989

I intend to communicate my reasons in the event I remove an Inspector General, I shall do so as a matter of comity rather than statutory obligation.

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Nov 29, 1989

The Nation's security depends on intelligence, and secrecy is indispensable if intelligence activities are to succeed.

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Nov 29, 1989

On December 1, World AIDS Day, there will be a commemoration in Washington to remember all those with HIV infection and all who have died from it.

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Nov 29, 1989

I will view as advisory the section calling for the President to recommend to the Congress equal rates of pay for different positions.

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Nov 29, 1989

The statute requires prior notice or, when no prior notice is given, timely notice.

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Nov 29, 1989

I will extend the offered hand with confidence, conviction, and real hope.

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Nov 29, 1989

I shall interpret Title VIII consistently with the Constitution.

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Nov 29, 1989

I nevertheless have signed H.R. 2748 because Title VIII includes three provisions enabling me and the Director of Central Intelligence to minimize the harm Title VIII otherwise would do to the national security and the effectiveness of the…

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