I'm proud to be over here for the swearing-in of my friend Manuel Lujan as the 46th Secretary of the Interior.
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.
I said in the campaign, that there could be times, working cooperatively with leaders in the hemisphere, that American assistance would be sought.
The public demand for a safe, clean environment has probably never been firmer.
I do not want to be out there as less than fully supportive of my nominee.
I have seen nothing, not one substantive fact, that makes me change my mind about John Tower's ability to be Secretary of Defense.
I believe, as you do, in clean air and clean water and the protection of American wildlife.
I am pledged to improving the quality of life: for improving the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink.
My plea would be for prompt fulfillment of the responsibilities of the Senate committee, prompt action by the United States Senate.
The Department of the Interior is our nation's principal conservation agency.





