George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
It's the first time that the United States has had a national coordinated strategy.
I appoint Mark O. Hatfield to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.
It is more than a slogan, and this problem will be solved as soon as each of us decides to involve himself or herself in the life of another person.
I'm confident that we will have the support of the American people on this issue.
Only through a broad, cooperative, international effort can we reduce the foreign drug supply to our nation and to countries around the globe.
Every school, college, and university, and every workplace must adopt tough but fair policies about drug use by students and employees.
I do hereby proclaim September 13, 1989, as Uncle Sam Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
The strategy calls for a vigorous program to eradicate domestically grown marijuana.
Turn on the evening news or pick up the morning paper and you'll see what some Americans know just by stepping out their front door: Our most serious problem today is cocaine, and in particular, crack.





