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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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Jul 15, 1992

It’s not catching the fish. It’s being out there in nature with nature all around you.

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Jul 14, 1992

Well, some parts of it are. Note: The exchange began at 11:15 a.m. A tape was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.

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Jul 13, 1992

Conversation With Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel July 13, 1992 Today, the President called Yitzhak Rabin to congratulate him on his victory and the formation of his government. The President told him how much he looked forward to…

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Jul 13, 1992

We reaffirmed our commitment to reaching this sound NAFTA agreement just as soon as possible.

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Jul 13, 1992

Let me just say a word about the importance of this historic undertaking.

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Jul 13, 1992

Mexico is the fastest growing market for U.S. exports in the world.

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Jul 13, 1992

But we will do everything we can that's in the law to see that this man does not use my name in raising funds for these nefarious purposes.

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Jul 13, 1992

And I will repeat here what I told Mexico's distinguished President.

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Jul 13, 1992

I announce my intention to nominate John Cameron Monjo to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

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Jul 12, 1992

I look forward to working with him to deepen the U.S.-Israeli partnership.

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Jul 12, 1992

The spread of the capability to produce or acquire weapons of mass destruction constitutes a growing threat to U.S. national security interests and world peace.

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Jul 10, 1992

July 10, 1992 The sentence imposed today on Manuel Noriega is a fitting punishment for drug crimes that have harmed all Americans. It demonstrates that international drug felons are not above the law, no matter how great their wealth…

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Jul 10, 1992

Czechoslovakia in Helsinki July 10, 1992 President Havel, I want to express my great admiration and respect for your courage and leadership. As negotiations move forward on the future of the federal state, I want to assure you that we…

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Jul 10, 1992

There might well be. There have been. They've been up and out, in and out of the Adriatic over the last few weeks. But I was trying to respond to a question. I have made no new decisions since being here on deployment of naval forces…

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Jul 10, 1992

No. All I say is whatever happens ought to be constitutional, it ought to be within their rights to self- determination, and it ought to be peaceful. And I would take my guidance on that from the respected President Vaclav Havel.

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Jul 10, 1992

Well, I hope so and think so. I don't hear any word here other than trying to cement democracies and freedom. That's what this is all about, human rights as well. U.S. Naval Deployment and Czechoslovakia

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Jul 10, 1992

Well, we're going to discuss a lot of questions here with my esteemed friend, and I'll have a better feeling for that after I discuss these matters. But it's a great honor and pleasure to see him. He has our full confidence, I can tell you…

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Jul 9, 1992

S. 1306 will also continue the prohibition on the use of Federal block grant funds for needle exchange programs.

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Jul 9, 1992

In signing this legislation today, I continue the Administration's commitment to address the immeasurable costs to our society and the suffering of our citizens that result from mental health illness and drug and alcohol abuse.

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Jul 9, 1992

I think the more you talk about these problems... I think those things are very helpful.

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