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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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Jan 5, 1992

I just want to assure you that we will remain committed to free and fair, open trade.

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Jan 5, 1992

I expressed my concern that the North fully implement its IAEA obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Jan 5, 1992

The time is coming when the Korean people will be united and free.

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Jan 5, 1992

Under your leadership, at long last South Korea took its rightful place in the United Nations.

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Jan 5, 1992

It's not a question of balance or imbalance. It's a question of fair trade.

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Jan 4, 1992

Mike, please elaborate. I didn't see the comment by Li Peng, and I need a little more of what he was talking about. Threat to Europe, in what sense?

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Jan 4, 1992

I answer it by referring to able leaders of ASEAN countries who tell me what it is they'd like to see us do to be more active in Asian markets. I answer it by saying we are a Pacific power, and we're going to stay involved in the Pacific…

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Jan 4, 1992

Well, I don't know that he said that. I haven't been told that he's agreed with Dick Darman. So, I'll let you know as soon as I hear, maybe. U.S. Military Presence in the Pacific

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Jan 4, 1992

And my answer to that question is, we are examining all these questions right now. And if, given the changes in the world, there are ways we can save further on defense that has absorbed quite a few cuts, I'd like to be able to recommend…

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Jan 4, 1992

This didn't come up today, and we'll have some more time if the Prime Minister wants to raise it. Our view is quite well- known. Asia-U.S. Trade

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Jan 4, 1992

Well, we want to see more progress in Burma, Myanmar, before--I think it's a little premature to talk about that. Vietnam, similarly, the United States has a overriding, compelling desire to have total assurance that we know the fate of…

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Jan 4, 1992

Well, I'm not thinking of renegotiating it in the sense of spending more money or getting out from under the only constraints, the only assurance that the American people have that the Federal Government isn't going to take more out of…

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Jan 4, 1992

I don't think the time has come, and nor will it come as long as I'm President, to try to do anything other than to hold the line on Federal spending. The American people are very, very clear that the Federal Government spends too much…

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Jan 3, 1992

The movement toward democracy leads us to the third challenge for the future, the challenge of economic growth and building a world of open and fair trade.

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Jan 3, 1992

The United States remains committed to engagement in the Atlantic community and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Jan 3, 1992

I am proud of the progress Singapore and the U.S. have made together.

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Jan 3, 1992

After being strong, determined, and patient, we finally can entertain realistic hopes of building lasting ties of interest and affection with Indochina.

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Jan 3, 1992

It is an honor and a privilege to be the first American President to visit Singapore.

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Jan 3, 1992

We are not in a war frame of mind. We're in a peace frame of mind, but we're keeping our eyes open.

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Jan 3, 1992

I do not think the time has come... to try to do anything other than to hold the line on Federal spending.

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Jan 3, 1992

The Soviet Union ceased to exist, and the prospect of a new world opened before us.

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