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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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Sep 29, 1992

No payment/no professional license. Deadbeat parents could not have State or Federal professional licenses issued or renewed.

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Sep 29, 1992

Enclosed, pursuant to section 3140 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993, is a Report on a Schedule for Resumption of Nuclear Testing Talks.

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Sep 29, 1992

The travel and tourism industry is America's third largest retail industry.

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Sep 28, 1992

It would be inappropriate to allocate limited funds for a special project without regard for national or regional priorities.

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Sep 28, 1992

We also need to encourage innovation -- such as that exhibited by thousands of small high technology firms.

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Sep 28, 1992

I say that you ought to be able to use that to help your kids' education or pay the mortgage on the house.

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Sep 28, 1992

We are the greatest, strongest, fairest, freest country on the face of the Earth.

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Sep 28, 1992

I say that you ought to be able to use that money to pay for your kids' education, pay the mortgage on the house, not send it up to the IRS in Washington, DC.

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Sep 28, 1992

Small businesses have made important contributions to the economy, not only by introducing new products and processes and creating jobs, but also by making the economy more adaptive and flexible.

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Sep 28, 1992

May God bless our great country. May God bless the United States of America.

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Sep 28, 1992

This campaign, like every campaign for the Presidency, is about a simple question: What kind of America do we want for the young people here today?

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Sep 28, 1992

I'm proud of our leadership, proud that we led the way in reducing nuclear weapons so that our kids can sleep free from the nightmares of nuclear war.

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Sep 28, 1992

I want an America that remains a military superpower, but is the greatest economic superpower on the face of the Earth.

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Sep 28, 1992

We really care. We have been honored to live in this wonderful White House.

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Sep 28, 1992

I hereby challenge my opponent to a debate on every Sunday evening between October 11th and November 1st.

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Sep 28, 1992

This provision is inconsistent with the principle of separation of powers.

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Sep 28, 1992

I transmit herewith the 15th annual report of the National Institute of Building Sciences for fiscal year 1991.

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