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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

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

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

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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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

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

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 15, 1993

Policy Council January 15, 1993 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 302 of the International Travel Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2124a(f)), I transmit herewith the annual report of the Tourism Policy…

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Jan 15, 1993

Regulatory Policy January 15, 1993 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) This Regulatory Program of the United States Government compiles, under one cover, my Administration's regulatory programs, goals, and objectives for the year…

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Jan 15, 1993

Regulatory Policy January 15, 1993 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) This Regulatory Program of the United States Government compiles, under one cover, my Administration's regulatory programs, goals, and objectives for the year…

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Jan 15, 1993

I think sufficient warnings have been granted. And they know what they must do. And this is not just the United States. This is the United Nations. It's a strong coalition whose determination has not diminished in any single way. So, we'll…

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Jan 15, 1993

Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International], you've been covering things around here ever since I've been President, and I'll never say what we do do or don't do in terms of compelling compliance.

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