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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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Jun 26, 1992

Minister Kiichi Miyazawa of Japan June 26, 1992 The President will meet with Prime Minister Miyazawa of Japan for an official working visit on Wednesday, July 1. The leaders will have an Oval Office meeting and then go to Camp David for…

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Jun 26, 1992

Families will be allowed to spend this money at any school of their choice, whether that school is public, private, or religious.

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Jun 26, 1992

Parents, not bureaucrats, know what's best for their children.

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Jun 26, 1992

We will create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren.

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Jun 26, 1992

The 'GI bill' for children will give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.

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Jun 25, 1992

June 25, 1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report two revised deferrals, now totaling $2.2 billion in budgetary resources. Including the…

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Jun 25, 1992

Let's see, I'm thinking back, for 6 months I've stood out there as a spear-catcher for five Democrats and now one independent. Let me tell you, I know how to take it, but I also know how to dish it out. We haven't even begun yet. We…

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Jun 25, 1992

Thank you all very much. Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! Bush-Quayle in '92! Bush-Quayle in '92! Bush-Quayle in '92!

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Jun 25, 1992

Well, Andy can give you more detail, but there's a difference of opinion amongst some of the Senators, I mean, some of the House Members and Senators. But the point is, no finger pointing here, I just want to use this office to encourage…

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Jun 25, 1992

Let me just simply say that we're now in the second day of a national rail strike. And Secretary Card and his associates and others have worked all night, working with a bipartisan group on Capitol Hill to get the legislation to stop this…

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Jun 25, 1992

I urge the Congress to act expeditiously and favorably on the proposed legislation so that the natural resources of these WSAs in Utah may be protected and preserved.

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Jun 25, 1992

America stands resolutely with them in their heroic efforts today.

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Jun 24, 1992

June 24, 1992 I am very disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in Lee v. Weisman. The Court said that a simple nondenominational prayer thanking God for the liberty of America at a public school graduation ceremony violates the first…

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Jun 24, 1992

Government must not get in the way of what de Tocqueville found.

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Jun 24, 1992

I will nominate Kathryn D. Sullivan to be Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Jun 24, 1992

Accepting students with vouchers does not mean a school must sacrifice school prayer.

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Jun 24, 1992

I herewith report two revised deferrals, now totaling $2.2 billion in budgetary resources.

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