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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 4, 1992

We have spent $800 billion in the last 10 years, cleaning up the environment.

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Jun 4, 1992

The bill would result in a sequester of Medicare, farm payments, and other sequestrable mandatory programs.

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Jun 4, 1992

I'm very proud of our record and of our environmental chief, Mr. Bill Reilly.

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Jun 4, 1992

It would promote labor unrest and expose our economy to the disruption of commerce.

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Jun 4, 1992

Should not undertake fundamental program changes before its own advisory council can rationally consider long-term reform.

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Jun 4, 1992

I am the one that is burdened with finding the balance between sound environmental practice on the one hand and jobs for American families on the other.

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Jun 3, 1992

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan June 3, 1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended--Tajikistan and Turkmenistan Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the…

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Jun 3, 1992

We're finished here. We're going to try--thank you, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International], for your input on this. But we are going to keep on talking about this now in substance. We've got to get going because we only have, I'm…

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Jun 3, 1992

Congress should not undertake fundamental program changes before its own advisory council can rationally consider long-term reform.

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Jun 3, 1992

H.R. 5260 would increase employers taxes and extend the EUC program in a manner incompatible with long-term economic growth and fiscal responsibility.

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Jun 3, 1992

We seek a world where differences are solved peacefully, where the force of law really outlasts the use of force.

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Jun 3, 1992

TheAdministration is supportive of Representative Archer's efforts to combine extension of the EUC Program, with provisions that would stimulate investment and create jobs.

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Jun 2, 1992

Sanctions Against Iraq June 2, 1992 Dear Mr. Chairman: Enclosed is an unclassified report on sanctions taken by other nations against Iraq as required by section 586J(c) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs…

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Jun 2, 1992

Seaway Development Corporation June 2, 1992 To the Congress of the United States: I transmit herewith the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's Annual Report for fiscal year 1991. This report has been prepared in accordance with…

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Jun 2, 1992

I haven't heard anything much there, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. Note: The President spoke at 3:37 p.m. in the Cabinet Room at the White House. A tape was not available for verification of the content of these remarks.

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Jun 2, 1992

I really appreciate everybody coming down. And we've got several key issues, but one that I am most interested in getting through is this balanced budget amendment. I think it is critical, and I think it's an idea whose time has come. It's…

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Jun 2, 1992

I hereby determine that the People's Republic of Angola has ceased to be a Marxist-Leninist country.

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Jun 2, 1992

I determine that the further extension of the waiver authority... will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 1, 1992

I recommend that the Senate consider this treaty as soon as possible, and give its advice and consent to ratification of the treaty.

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Jun 1, 1992

Well, the people, the American people agree with me, and that's what matters.

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Jun 1, 1992

The treaty is designed to aid the growth of the private sector in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic by protecting and thereby encouraging U.S. private investment.

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