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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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Dec 30, 1992

Well, I have just spoken this morning by telephone with Russian President Boris Yeltsin, and I am very pleased to announce that we have completed agreement on the START II treaty. U.S. and Russian expert teams are remaining in Geneva now…

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Dec 30, 1992

Well, I am confident that Boris Yeltsin will go the extra mile on that. I think he has. But we just have to wait and see on that subject because all of us remain concerned about it. But I should express my confidence in his willingness to…

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Dec 29, 1992

I feel confident after talking to Larry Eagleburger… that that will be approved.

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Dec 29, 1992

Conference of the United States December 29, 1992 The President has recess-appointed Brian C. Griffin, of Oklahoma, to be Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States. He would succeed Marshall Jordan Breger. Since 1989…

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Dec 29, 1992

Conference of the United States December 29, 1992 The President has recess-appointed Brian C. Griffin, of Oklahoma, to be Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States. He would succeed Marshall Jordan Breger. Since 1989…

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Dec 29, 1992

I hope the trip will show the concern that all Americans feel for the people of Somalia.

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Dec 29, 1992

I can't tell you how proud I am of the young men and women that are serving halfway around the world.

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Dec 23, 1992

The prosecutions of the individuals I am pardoning represent what I believe is a profoundly troubling development in the political and legal climate of our country: the criminalization of policy differences.

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Dec 23, 1992

In granting these pardons today, I am doing what I believe honor, decency, and fairness require.

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Dec 22, 1992

With Foreign Ministers of Central European States December 22, 1992 The President met today with the Foreign Ministers from Austria, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia, representing members of the Central European initiative, to discuss the…

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