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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 20, 1989

This provision purports to prohibit, under peril of criminal sanctions, the use of U.S. assistance or third-party funds by executive branch officials.

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Nov 20, 1989

The Act provides most of the funding requested for the Department of Agriculture's portion of the Federal Water Quality Initiative to reduce groundwater and surface water pollution from agricultural sources.

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Nov 20, 1989

I am not convinced that the limiting provisions are sufficient to resolve this constitutional problem inherent in the section.

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Nov 20, 1989

Section 109 could be construed to prohibit consultation between U.S. officials and other sovereign nations regarding certain actions that nation may wish to undertake.

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Nov 20, 1989

I consider this Act to be an improvement over earlier versions passed by the House and Senate.

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Nov 20, 1989

My decision to sign this bill is predicated on these understandings of Section 582.

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Nov 20, 1989

The Act provides full funding for the Administration's FY 1990 request for soup kitchen funds.

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Nov 20, 1989

It is neither wise nor fair to expect the men and women of our Foreign Service to represent the Nation with a sword of Damocles over their heads.

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Nov 20, 1989

This Administration will hold the Act's managers to their offer to work to solve this problem at an early date.

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Nov 20, 1989

NATO has a rubric under which you can discuss economic conditions.

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