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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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May 26, 2004

The president's plan to tighten the belt if he is reelected, a sneak peak at his plan.

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May 24, 2004

President Chirac and others have said is they want to make sure that the transfer of sovereignty to the interim government is a real transfer and that's what we want.

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May 23, 2004

The president tonight will characterize what is going on in Iraq as a battle between hope and between tragedy and the president will outline what the White House calls a five point plan to transition Iraq to a new sovereign government.

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May 23, 2004

Certainly the president will say that is something he wants done.

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May 23, 2004

We will persevere and defeat this enemy and hold this hard one ground for the realm of liberty.

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May 23, 2004

This president trying to convince the Iraqi people there will be a new government soon.

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May 23, 2004

I think it was made because he felt that this was a symbol of terrible abuse, first starting with Saddam Hussein.

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May 23, 2004

The United States is prepared to build a new maximum security prison in Iraq and if the new Iraqi government goes along, to demolish, simply demolish and destroy the Abu Ghraib prison.

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May 23, 2004

the president is going to really talk about the future of Iraq. And he will layout a plan that will get us to the goal that everybody shares, no matter what their views are on the war. Everyone wants to see Iraq become a stable, a secure…

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May 23, 2004

Secretary of State Powell, Secretary of State Rumsfeld and a number of NATO defense and foreign ministers are exploring a more formal role for NATO.

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