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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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Mar 21, 1992

I thought I spelled out the other day exactly what I mean by change: far better system of education, vast improvement in many domestic problems, including the economy.

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Mar 19, 1992

Tax increases would undermine the emerging recovery and act as a barrier to long-term growth.

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Mar 19, 1992

I am disappointed that after 52 days the Congress has produced partisan, flawed legislation.

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Mar 19, 1992

These requirements would intrude impermissibly on the President's constitutional authority to conduct diplomacy and communicate privately with foreign governments.

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Mar 19, 1992

Today I approve H.J. Res. 446, which waives the printing requirements of sections 106 and 107 of Title 1 of the United States Code with respect to H.R. 4210.

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Mar 19, 1992

A new Congress, one that can and will work with me for constructive change.

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Mar 19, 1992

The time has come for change because when the system is broken, you do have to fix it.

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Mar 19, 1992

The term 'any goods or technology' is too broad and could undermine U.S. cooperation with supplier nations and disrupt efforts to improve and expand multilateral nuclear export controls.

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Mar 19, 1992

Congratulations not just for winning but for the example you and especially these two coaches set for the rest of the country.

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Mar 19, 1992

The Congress' response, H.R. 4210, is a formula for economic stagnation, not economic expansion.

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Mar 19, 1992

Today we salute the Nation's current longest home winning streak, 45 games, and the longest regular season winning streak.

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Mar 19, 1992

The irresponsibility of Congress on this plan, it's a part of a pattern.

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Mar 19, 1992

You guys play football, and in an election year I sometimes feel like a football.

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Mar 19, 1992

This is the wrong time to raise taxes, to increase the deficit, or to send a message of fiscal irresponsibility to financial markets.

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Mar 18, 1992

The direct loan program would provide a line of credit and a draw on the Federal Treasury to proprietary schools, with default rates averaging 45 percent.

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Mar 18, 1992

It is not possible to estimate accurately the potential costs for the Federal Government to acquire this property.

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Mar 18, 1992

S. 2184 is a tribute to Mo Udall's long and admirable service to the Nation.

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Mar 18, 1992

We will continue to provide economic assistance and food aid to Bangladesh.

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