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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 18, 1992

The percentage of total Pell Grant funds targeted on the neediest category of students would drop from 61 percent to 49 percent.

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Mar 18, 1992

Therefore, the section of S. 2184 purporting to repeal S. 1176 can have no effect.

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Mar 18, 1992

Federal authority to purchase the property could undermine private efforts to buy the property and donate it to the Federal Government.

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Mar 17, 1992

No, I have no question, but when I hear the fact that checks were stopped and then they went ahead and didn't stop them, why, who knows? But I don't think I ever did that. I really do feel very--my conscience is very clear on this. And I…

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Mar 17, 1992

Well, I'll tell you, I went through whatever I've got. I was in Congress 1967 to 1970. You were about 4 at the time. And I can't find checks back that long; most people in America don't save them. I did find a ledger sheet that shows I…

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Mar 17, 1992

No, I'm listening. They asked for a meeting with me, and I'm very glad to have a meeting with him. Secretary Baker has had many meetings with Senator Leahy. I talked to him over the weekend, and I look forward to the meeting. But we'll see…

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Mar 17, 1992

Well, I'm not sure. I think heretofore we've tried to be a catalytic role, tried to support, as the Minister generally said, certain funds. But we've got to be in close touch with the Government. But it is not a problem that we ourselves…

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Mar 17, 1992

I am today announcing a series of steps that will help clean up air pollution in this country and, at the same time, will promote jobs by reducing regulatory costs to automobile companies and other major transportation industries.

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Mar 17, 1992

I reiterate the United States support for the reform process now underway in South Africa.

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Mar 17, 1992

The result is a cleaner, healthier environment and a more competitive economy.

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Mar 17, 1992

I congratulate President de Klerk on his victory in Tuesday's referendum.

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Mar 17, 1992

This is just one example of the innovative, market-based approaches to pollution reduction that have been pioneered by our Environmental Protection Agency.

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Mar 16, 1992

Look, I'm very much looking forward to that tomorrow. I have a very high regard for Sam Walton and what he's done and the way in which he's done it. And so to me, that one, I know some will say it's political. It is purely nonpolitical. It…

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Mar 16, 1992

No, no, no. Never try to say how high the high bar should be on these primaries. I haven't done it. I've been very pleased. They seem to be getting better and better. But I'm just--keep working to try to, one, get the message out on the…

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Mar 16, 1992

Barbara and I thank the voters of Michigan and Illinois for placing their confidence in me.

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Mar 16, 1992

I hereby request the Secretary of State to notify the Government of the People's Republic of China that the date on which works of Chinese nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the People's Republic of China are entitled…

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Mar 16, 1992

And when Sam's grandchildren read about what makes America great, they'll read about people who have grand ideas and great dreams.

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Mar 16, 1992

The voters of Michigan and Illinois have endorsed my approach to change in America.

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Mar 16, 1992

But anyway, we come here to honor a man who shows that through hard work and vision and treating people right, many good things can happen.

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Mar 16, 1992

I do hereby proclaim March 19, 1992, as National Women in Agriculture Day.

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Mar 15, 1992

Don't expect it, but it would be nice, though, if they'd do something for the American people instead of raising taxes and spending the money.

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