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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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Feb 7, 1989

I will use the Economic Policy Council and the Domestic Policy Council to advise me in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of economic and domestic policy.

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Feb 7, 1989

I believe that economic growth and a clean environment are both part of what all Americans understand a better life to mean.

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Feb 7, 1989

I want to be sure that our grandchildren will be able to enjoy that same natural abundance that we enjoy today.

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Feb 7, 1989

The cause of the environment is so vital and so personal that working in this vineyard is its own reward.

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Feb 7, 1989

Among my first items on my personal agenda is the protection of America's environment.

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Feb 6, 1989

I believe that some level of pay increase is in order, and I will be working with the House and Senate leadership to develop proposals to achieve that end.

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Feb 6, 1989

I would also like to express my special concern about the level of compensation for members of our Federal Judiciary.

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Feb 6, 1989

The American people deserve to have had this issue openly discussed, debated, and voted upon.

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Feb 6, 1989

I recognize this legislation has been a source of considerable public controversy with much concern about the process by which this pay increase was considered.

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