George H.W. Bush

The bill should include an explicit 50 percent local match requirement with respect to the increase in federal hazard mitigation assistance.

H.R. 2263 is particularly objectionable because it would: authorize IGs to make awards to former employees and to certain non-Federal contractor employees.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Jerry Ralph Curry to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The cumulative effect of all enacted legislation on the pay-as-you-go requirement will be issued in monthly reports transmitted to Congress.

I urge all Americans to join in honoring America's military families on that day.

The adoption of these limits on jury awards sets an important precedent.

I believe in an America where every child receives a first-rate education, a place where our children have the same chance to achieve their goals as everyone else's kids do.

This bill, building on current law, will help ensure that no American will discriminate against another.

The awards may be presented by the President to recipients in categories to be determined by the President or the Director of the White House Office of National Service.

I believe in the ideals we all share, ideals that made America great: Decency, fairness, faith, hard work, generosity, vigor, and vision.

Today I am pleased to sign into law S. 1745, the 'Civil Rights Act of 1991.'

This historic legislation strengthens the barriers and sanctions against employment discrimination.

This law will not lead to quotas, which are inconsistent with equal opportunity and merit-based hiring.

Awards shall be given for the purpose of recognizing outstanding voluntary contributions by individuals and organizations toward helping others in our society, and for the purpose of demonstrating to all Americans what can be accomplished…

S. 1745 codifies this theory of discrimination, while including a compromise provision that overturns Wards Cove by shifting to the employer the burden of persuasion on the 'business necessity' defense.

I support affirmative action. Nothing in this bill overturns the Government's affirmative action programs.

I believe in an America where anyone who wants to work has a job.

It is extremely important that the statute be properly interpreted -- by executive branch officials, by the courts, and by America's employers.

Achieving that dream will require bold action to reform our educational system, reclaim our inner cities from violence and drugs, stimulate job creation and economic growth, and nurture the American genius for voluntary community service.

I believe in an America free from racism, free from bigotry.

He's got to go back and do a little research.

Let us reaffirm our commitment to policies and programs that affirm the rights of parents and protect the interests of children.

A child's family life has such a powerful influence on the development of his or her personality and character.

America's abundance can help alleviate food shortages this winter.

I think it sends a signal when they're way out of whack.