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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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Jan 16, 1993

We have no response now. We're interested in knowing what the United Nations response is. It's the United Nations going on with this; it's the United Nations, Dr. Ekeus, that we'll be talking to. And we'll all be talking about that a…

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Jan 16, 1993

I think we're following what they want. They want to have the decks cleared. Remember all the stories you people wrote about, what was it? Calling--it wasn't rat-holing, but it had a lovely term like, kind of, people wedging their way into…

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Jan 16, 1993

We have no response now. We're interested in knowing what the United Nations response is. It's the United Nations going on with this; it's the United Nations, Dr. Ekeus, that we'll be talking to. And we'll all be talking about that a…

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Jan 16, 1993

We're not on the brink or moved back from anything. We're just going to be consulting, and we'll see where we go from there. I wasn't trying to be belligerent. I'm just simply saying they're going to comply with these resolutions, period…

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Jan 16, 1993

No. Oh, I forgot to tell you. On January 20th at noon, I'm through with press pools. We're shifting. It shifts over to the new President. And I'm going back to private life. And it's going to be low key. And it's going to be--there's no…

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Jan 16, 1993

Yes, I'm looking forward to that. Q.----push them on the U.N. or other matters? Prime Minister Mulroney. Well, we're not pushing anybody. He'll be there to defend our interests. President's Diary

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Jan 16, 1993

Leaving Camp David? Well, I'm not leaving until-- [laughter]--Monday night. But Monday night if you ask me, I expect I'd feel sad about that. This has been a wonderful retreat here, and I've sure enjoyed sharing it with friends, domestic…

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Jan 16, 1993

We're not on the brink or moved back from anything. We're just going to be consulting, and we'll see where we go from there. I wasn't trying to be belligerent. I'm just simply saying they're going to comply with these resolutions, period…

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Jan 16, 1993

May I just say how wonderful it is to have the Prime Minister of Canada here with us today, great friend of the United States. The relationship between Canada and the United States is strong; tremendous trading partner. Prime Minister…

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Jan 16, 1993

That's right. Prime Minister Mulroney. ----and told me of his recognition of the great importance of Canada as a trading partner and a friend to the United States.

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Jan 16, 1993

I don't think of that as a favor to Clinton. I will say this for the Clinton security team, and I'm sure General Scowcroft would agree with this: There's been extraordinarily good cooperation. I determined early on that from our end the…

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Jan 16, 1993

No, I don't resent anything. It's a funny thing. I'm in a mood where I don't have any resentment in my heart. [Laughter] It's not ever been thus, I can tell you guys. [Laughter] Transition

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