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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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Apr 1, 1992

Most of it will come from the IFI's, from the international financial institutions. About a fifth of the total is assigned to the--about a fifth of it, 20 percent of it, is our share. And there's not a lot of new money. It's our feeling…

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Mar 31, 1992

Reports March 31, 1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 26 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-596; 29 U.S.C. 675), I transmit herewith the 1989 annual reports on activities of…

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Mar 30, 1992

With President George Vassiliou of Cyprus March 30, 1992 The President met today with President George Vassiliou of Cyprus. The two leaders discussed the current status of the United Nations-led effort to negotiate a fair and permanent…

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Mar 30, 1992

The unrestricted access of foreign parties to U.S. goods, technology, and technical data, and the existence of certain boycott practices of foreign nations, continue to constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national…

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Mar 30, 1992

The board shall report to the President on May 3, 1992, with respect to these disputes.

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Mar 30, 1992

I intend to nominate Thomas C. Richards to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Mar 27, 1992

My health care reform plan will guarantee them access to the finest health care system in the world and make that care affordable.

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Mar 26, 1992

We will authorize a purchase of plutonium-238 from Russia, an isotope of plutonium not used in nuclear explosives.

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Mar 26, 1992

Real excellence demands commitment, not just from government but from everyone in every community.

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Mar 25, 1992

Veto March 25, 1992 I am pleased that the House of Representatives has voted to sustain my veto of the Democratic tax increase. This 215-211 vote indicates broad support for my position in both parties. We don't need a tax increase. We do…

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Mar 25, 1992

What goes on at the White House is not nearly as important as what goes on in your house.

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Mar 25, 1992

We owe it to the American family to hold the line on spending that is unnecessary.

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Mar 24, 1992

March 24, 1992 I want to thank the voters of Connecticut who made it clear today: The answer is less Government spending, not more taxes. As I announced on March 20, the line-item spending cuts I am sending to Congress will eliminate some…

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Mar 24, 1992

It could trouble financial markets, cause interest rates to rise, and thus prove counter-productive.

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Mar 24, 1992

The program would cost a total of $10.3 billion, $4.9 billion more than the current program.

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Mar 23, 1992

Conversation With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia March 23, 1992 The President and President Yeltsin spoke for 20 minutes today. The President called to brief President Yeltsin on his meetings with Chancellor Kohl and said both the U.S…

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Mar 22, 1992

I presented him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991 because he was one of the great thinkers of our age who explored the promise and contours of liberty.

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Mar 21, 1992

I am convinced that foreign policy and world peace is going to be a major issue in the fall.

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