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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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Nov 4, 1992

The head of each Executive department or agency shall designate an existing office in his or her department or agency to perform the functions listed below.

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Nov 4, 1992

Thank you so very much. What a fantastic welcome back. Maybe you didn't read the election returns; it didn't work out quite the way we wanted. This is a fantastic return home, and it gives me a chance to just say thank you all so very…

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Nov 3, 1992

Our civil space program is a major contributor to this Nation's status as a world leader.

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Nov 3, 1992

I was convinced that the United States must not relinquish its leadership role in space.

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Nov 3, 1992

On balance, the revenue provisions of H.R. 11 are unacceptable.

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Nov 3, 1992

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 11, the 'Revenue Act of 1992,' because it includes numerous tax increases, violates fiscal discipline, and would destroy jobs and undermine small business.

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Nov 3, 1992

H.R. 11 goes 180 degrees in the wrong direction in its treatment of expiring provisions of tax law.

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Nov 3, 1992

I sign this bill with the understanding that any future work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shall be treated as advisory.

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Nov 3, 1992

The Space Station is absolutely vital to the continued exploration and understanding of our next frontier.

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Nov 3, 1992

I regret that my disapproval of H.R. 11 will prevent the enactment this year of many provisions that have my full support.

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Nov 3, 1992

This Act also authorizes funds for the National Space Council.

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Nov 2, 1992

No problem. Put the parade on hold, Bill. Put it on hold, because it's not the pundits that matter; it's not the media back in Washington, DC, that matters. On Tuesday it is the voter, the American people that matter. Here's why we're…

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