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.
Dec 15, 1991
The ideas and action of the American founders were rooted deeply in human nature and experience.
Dec 15, 1991
The Constitution, therefore, became primarily a plan for uniting the Nation while preventing concentration of power and preserving the inalienable rights and liberties of individuals.
Dec 15, 1991
I determine that it is important to the national interest that up to $7,000,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.
Dec 15, 1991
I am pleased that our fiscal year 1993 budget requests $1 million in Federal support for the restoration of Montpelier.
Dec 12, 1991
As the elected officials out there hearing the needs of day-to-day, ordinary people, you understand those problems.
Dec 12, 1991
We're supporting those who are for democracy, whoever they are, wherever they are, in whatever Republic they are and in the center.
Dec 12, 1991
We're going to try in the State of the Union Message to make a proposal that won't make matters worse out of good intentions but will make them better.
Dec 12, 1991
I emphasized once again our general support for democratic and economic reforms.
Dec 12, 1991
It's not for the United States to dictate these matters, but we do have interests, some of which I've mentioned here.
Dec 11, 1991
Education reform can happen right there at the local level, on a school-by-school or community-by-community basis.
Dec 11, 1991
This manner of funding risks a repeat of the start-and-stop process that has already cost American taxpayers millions of dollars.
Dec 11, 1991
I am likewise pleased that H.J. Res. 157 provides these needed funds in a way that does not violate the statutory spending limits mandated by the Budget Enforcement Act (BEA) or the concept of what constitutes an emergency under the BEA.
Dec 11, 1991
I urge the Congress, upon its return, to move quickly to provide the remaining necessary funds to allow the RTC to complete its mission without increasing the burden on America's taxpayers.
Dec 11, 1991
I am appreciative of the fact that the Congress deleted or significantly limited the availability of over $2.5 billion in funding that I have not designated as 'emergency requirements.'
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