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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 21, 1989

This election will decide whether New Jersey builds on what you began 8 years ago or whether it risks everything by returning to the past.

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Sep 21, 1989

Old values -- the values are there, but it's new thinking and will reinforce the progress of the last 8 years -- 8 years of enlightened leadership, Republican leadership.

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Sep 21, 1989

And I would like to see not only Jim Courter elected to do what he has said he wants to do in crime but I would like to see the United States Congress move forward on my crime package that has been languishing there in the Congress for a…

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Sep 21, 1989

And today I make a prediction: This November, New Jersey will make the right decision, and Jim Courter will be our next Governor.

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Sep 21, 1989

New Jersey's elections are among the most crucial in America.

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Sep 21, 1989

Let the Democrats say it's a tax for the rich. It is a tax adjustment that is going to help create jobs in America, and that's why I am going to continue to fight for it.

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Sep 21, 1989

We can do it through a unified Republican Party working together to support our entire ticket and through the old values and new thinking embodied in Jim's campaign.

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Sep 21, 1989

I call upon all government officials to display the United States flag on government buildings on this day.

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Sep 21, 1989

H.R. 2364 is objectionable because it would increase appropriation authorizations for Amtrak ($2 billion during FYs 1990-1992); and require review of acquisitions of control of certain rail carriers by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Sep 20, 1989

I've never been more confident of that because it's going to be in hands like this.

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Sep 20, 1989

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, in recognition of the United States marshals' important role in defending individual rights and upholding the rule of…

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