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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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Feb 11, 1992

Absolutely not. There is no linkage. No, I'm glad you raised that one. That's the last question. I am glad you--there is no linkage. What some Senator says over there, that's his business. I'm selling what the policy of the United States…

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Feb 11, 1992

No. They're separate. These two questions are separate. One relates to world trade, and it is very important we get a successful conclusion to the GATT round. And you have a whole question of security. And NATO is very important to the…

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Feb 11, 1992

The GATT to troops? No, there is no linkage at all. I will be telling the Prime Minister, and he'll probably say the same to me, that it is important that we get a GATT agreement. Secondly, without setting priorities, it is important that…

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Feb 11, 1992

Why don't we just let the voters settle that one on next Tuesday and keep our sights set on what we've got to do here. Trade Negotiations and NATO

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Feb 11, 1992

Well, we're going to have a lot of discussion on a wide array of subjects. I'd let the Prime Minister set the agenda, of course. But I will be reiterating how important the U.S.-Turkish relationship is, how much confidence we have in this…

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Feb 9, 1992

By the year 2000, every American child will start school healthy and ready to learn.

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Feb 6, 1992

My good friend Lou, Dr. Sullivan, has said better control of fewer than 10 risk factors could prevent up to 70 percent of premature deaths.

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Feb 6, 1992

This country has the best health care system in the world, the best.

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Feb 6, 1992

This is absolutely unacceptable for the United States of America, and it's got to stop.

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Feb 6, 1992

The American people deserve action now, and it's time for the Congress to enact the plan we have put forward.

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Feb 6, 1992

Let's spend as much time building a better health system as we do wrestling with our legal system.

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Feb 6, 1992

We are not -- again, I want to repeat it -- we are not going to go down the road of nationalized health care.

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Feb 5, 1992

Reports of the demise of American medicine in my view are greatly exaggerated.

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Feb 5, 1992

America has been blessed by the world's best doctors, the best hospitals.

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Feb 5, 1992

I will repeat, American medicine is the best in the entire world.

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Feb 4, 1992

I'm tired of the term 'fairness' being corrupted by political demagogs.

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Feb 4, 1992

I have determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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Feb 3, 1992

No, please. Director Darman. The Medicaid agreement we reached at the tail end of the Congress and then legislated? We propose to honor that 100 percent, notwithstanding the interest in reforming the health system. And some have advocated…

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