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.
United States assistance to the fund reverses existing United States policy and is unacceptable.
The bill would also require the use of appropriated funds to support the United Nations Fund for Population Activities.
I restate my strong support for international family planning programs.
The current bill thus represents radical and unwarranted change in policy.
I am not convinced that this provision is sufficient to remove all constitutional doubt concerning Section 582.
I stated that if this bill as ultimately presented to me by the Congress contained any language which would weaken the current Kemp-Kasten provision, or exempt the United Nations Fund or any other organization from its full application, I…
Meeting these emergency needs should not be postponed to provide Federal funding for the reforestation of private timber lands.
Inevitably, funding for such reforestation would lead to additional demands from other parties for assistance, resulting in a further diversion of funds from priority needs.





