If Congress were to abandon the mutually agreed-upon discipline of the BEA, it could trouble financial markets, cause interest rates to rise, and thus prove counterproductive.
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.
The United States will not lift its Tiananmen-related sanctions until the Chinese make substantial progress in protecting basic human rights.
The unconditional extension of MFN substantially promotes broader U.S. interests in human rights, nonproliferation, and trade.
The steps we take here will be only first steps, but let them be determined first steps toward a true community of freedom and peace.
I am delighted by the announcement today and extend my hearty congratulations to the winning design teams.
We will also be able to help emerging democracies establish the vibrant market economies so vital for their political and economic development.
The proposed amendment to increase Federal highway spending above the level contained in the Committee bill should not be financed by increases in the deficit.
We are committed, through coordinated and individual actions, to build confidence for investors, savers, and consumers.
We are resolved, by taking action in a spirit of partnership, to seize the unique opportunities now available.
Dispute July 3, 1992 The President strongly supports early resolution of the dispute over recognition of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In this connection, we welcome efforts of the European Community to find a solution…
When I think of the Fourth of July, I count my blessings for our freedom.
Well, we discussed it a little bit. And I know there's some concern on that. But I'd want to get some recommendations from our expert before I committed myself on that. The Economy
No, and we've tried to get in touch with him. I asked Dr. Sullivan about that again. And I don't know that--I know I haven't been. But we have tried to get in touch with Magic Johnson. He's a part of the Commission. We know their…
Yes, that's about it. I mean, the United States is not going to inject itself into every single crisis, no matter how heartrending, around the world. And where we try to work with the United Nations, for example, we have no apologies for…
Well, I don't think that it's that we don't know what to do. I can understand somebody saying, well, why doesn't the United States use its magnificent military power one way or another to end all this suffering? But it's not that we don't…
We give all these cases top-level consideration. We have laws in this country where people are allowed to bring their case to the various agencies. But, yes, I think that Prime Minister Mulroney had the distinct feeling that American…
Deficit reduction? No, the first thing I'd like to see is have the Congress pass what I have just been proposing and have reproposed. Note: The President spoke at 10:23 a.m. in the House Chamber at the Capitol. The following persons were…
Well, I never said unemployment was perfect. I've been saying too many people are out of work. Let's get them back to work by stimulating the economy.
I told them to keep this thing secret. Extraterrestrial who met with George Bush at Camp David--I told him, I said, if I'm going to meet with you--[laughter]--I told him it was for me all along. There he is. [Laughter]
----report the things that are just kind of negative out there. This economy is growing. And yet, Mr. Lichter says that 92 percent and says everything's bad. I mean, see, I'd like it a little more balanced. I'd like to see this thing…
I'm not trying to assign blame. You asked me what I'd do about it, and I'm saying, stimulate the economy. It's the fault of the Democratic leadership that these economic growth provisions have not been enacted, yes, on that one. But hell…
Everybody feels that it would help and get the economic growth more robust. The economy grew at 2.7 percent first quarter, and it's going to grow this time.
I get it. I said these numbers are not good. But I've got an answer for it. The answer is that the Congress ought to pass these stimulants to the economy. And it is unarguable. Representatives. Hear, hear!





