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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 28, 1992

I congratulate not only the leadership of SBA but the volunteers and those that have come in, professionals from all across the country, to help.

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May 28, 1992

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Robert L. Gallucci to be an Assistant Secretary of State.

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May 28, 1992

I'm out here to try to follow up on a visit to see if we can be of further help to the people in this area.

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May 27, 1992

Well, yes, because we're--well, of course, this is a matter that is enshrined in law. My position is, as you say, is publicly stated. And I think the matter now is in the courts. And I do, I worry very much about the mounting numbers of…

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May 27, 1992

The answer to that is, I don't think so. I still favor voluntary prayer in the public schools. I believe in that, and I think there will be. [Inaudible]--in the Constitution. But prayer in school on a voluntary basis, I simply can't…

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May 27, 1992

Well, I think what--we're frankly having a little difficulty getting this idea of vouchers, which is essentially a credit, through the Congress. But we're going to keep on because it is part of our America 2000 program. I think there's…

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May 27, 1992

So, thank you all for giving me your time. I'm just sorry I talked so much and didn't give everybody a chance. Thank you. Note: The President spoke at 5:14 p.m. in a classroom at the Mount Paran Christian School. In his remarks, he…

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May 27, 1992

That's a good point. I think we do have to face the fact that some parents can't afford tuition, but they can afford to have an environment that encourages the kind of values we're talking about. We've got to strive to that. [A participant…

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May 27, 1992

Some schools in the public school system really do strive for that. It doesn't have quite the same feeling, but they have much more active parental relationships than others. And I'm told that those make a tremendous difference. Who else…

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May 27, 1992

This is the point, ironically, that Benno Schmidt, who just left my university, Yale, yesterday to work with developing brand new schools, revolutionary schools, made on one of the television shows this morning, the point that choice…

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May 27, 1992

We need people who will put the best interest of the Nation first and foremost.

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May 27, 1992

The United States will contribute $9 million for humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced people in the former Yugoslavia.

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May 27, 1992

I must view this provision as advisory rather than mandatory, in order to avoid conflict with my exclusive authority under the Constitution to decide whether and when the executive branch should propose legislation.

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May 27, 1992

We are continuing to provide substantial, direct humanitarian assistance to the people of Haiti.

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May 27, 1992

Today I have signed into law S. 838, the 'Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Adoption and Family Services Act of 1992.'

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May 27, 1992

A child's physical and mental well-being is a crucial element in the achievement of his or her potential.

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May 27, 1992

I believe, along with Calvin Coolidge, 'there is no force so democratic as the force of an ideal.'

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May 27, 1992

May God bless the United States of America, the freest and greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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May 26, 1992

We are not repatriating willfully people that are fleeing political oppression.

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May 26, 1992

I think one of the things that this report tomorrow...said is that we just have got to find more ways to get parents and kids involved.

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May 25, 1992

I hereby determine and certify that the Government of Ethiopia has manifested a commitment to democracy.

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May 25, 1992

I hereby determine and certify that the Government of Ethiopia has demonstrated a commitment to human rights.

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May 20, 1992

May 20, 1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended--Albania Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ``Act'') (19…

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May 20, 1992

We need--it's his turn, the Prime Minister's turn. The Prime Minister. Okay, Hilary [Hilary MacKenzie, MacLean's Magazine] Canada-U.S. Trade

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