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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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Aug 26, 1992

Well, they've already taken some steps there. That is a matter of concern because I think that just further antagonizes, properly so, the United Na- tions against them. But whether there's any steps, I don't know that he'd be foolish…

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Aug 26, 1992

Well, one peg is the report from this U.N. official, Mr. van der Stoel, and I think that gets things in focus. Then the other side of it is we've had rather intensive consultations on this to be sure that we are operating in the coalition…

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Aug 26, 1992

We are in close consultation on Bosnia. As you know, the conference is going on right now. Acting Secretary Eagleburger is there, and we are discussing a wide array of things regarding Bosnia. I have expressed my concerns about use of U.S…

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Aug 26, 1992

Give our workers a level playing field, and they will outperform any worker in the world, anyplace, anywhere, anytime.

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Aug 26, 1992

This election, like all elections, is about that little girl, and all the kids in Findlay, in Lima, and all the kids in America.

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Aug 26, 1992

We cannot go to protection and higher taxes. We must go to more exports and more competition.

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Aug 26, 1992

I've directed the Federal troops to be immediately alerted and begin to provide additional emergency assistance to the victims of the disaster.

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Aug 26, 1992

America cannot afford in a President double-speak, double-talk, double-time.

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Aug 26, 1992

Don't you believe for one minute what the opponents say when they say we are a nation in decline, we are a nation not respected around the world.

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Aug 26, 1992

Our goal is simple; it is straightforward: In the 21st century, America must be not only a military superpower but an economic superpower and particularly an export superpower.

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Aug 26, 1992

Time and again, I have sent proposals up to that gridlocked Congress to do something to put some caps on these lawsuits.

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Aug 26, 1992

The Federal Government is not only prepared to assist but is in this instance very eager to assist.

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Aug 25, 1992

Our hearts go out to the thousands of Americans in South Florida and along the Gulf Coast who have suffered tragic losses at the hands of Hurricane Andrew.

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Aug 25, 1992

This is in keeping with the well-settled obligation to construe ambiguous statutory provisions to avoid constitutional questions.

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Aug 25, 1992

We hope that with our assistance, and that of its other friends, Albania can transform itself from an underdeveloped, closed, centralized society to a democratic country with a free market.

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