George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
The U.S.-Japan security treaty remains the core of stability in East Asia.
We are now closer to achieving the blessings of peace than we have been at any time in this century.
The United States and Japan today stand on the threshold of a new era of cooperation.
When this is over I believe there are going to be some briefings from our experts to give you the specifics of what has been worked out.
We face several challenges together, addressing the new security requirements of a changed world.
We cannot imagine meeting the foreign policy challenges of our time without Japan as a partner.
Open competition and close cooperation will make both our countries winners.
Let us guard the growing tree of our friendship so that it may shelter all the generations to come.
For the sake of our children, for the sake of their children, we must not let these opportunities slip through our fingers.
It is my conviction that the United States and Japan must move forward together as partners.





