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.
I transmit herewith the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Argentina on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
We will not enjoy a full recovery until we get our banking system in order.
I think it's a crying shame to play politics when people are hurting in this country.
The decision to rescind such a waiver is an exercise of significant authority that must be undertaken by an officer of the United States.
Nothing will stop me from fighting on principle for real bank reform that gets our economy moving toward the future.
We are taking a major step in placing the Federal Government in its proper role of leadership by example by increasing all Federal recycling and use of recycled materials.
I have a responsibility to perform on what I told the people 3 years ago that I would do.
As President, I've had the distinction of honoring Americans for their achievement in the arts, humanities, sciences, and this time now has come for the country to honor achievement in the understanding and conservation of our environment.
Our regulatory team also needs modern tools to keep America's banks strong in competitive global markets.
I want a temporary program, and I want to live within the budget agreement so we do not increase interest rates on everybody.
Each Federal agency that has not already done so shall initiate a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction and recycling.
I want to sign an unemployment benefits package, and I want it to be one that does not bust the budget agreement.
Today, we can decide to take a different path to the future, to avoid conflict.
It would result in unnecessary regulation of commercial activities and could curtail technological innovation and eliminate legitimate business operations.
Current Federal law already prohibits harassing calls and calls made with intent to annoy.
May God bless and guide the work of this conference, and may this conference set us on the path of peace.
The time has come to put an end to war, the time has come to choose peace.
The alternative to peace in the Middle East is a future of violence and waste and tragedy.
Peace will only come as the result of direct negotiations, compromise, give-and-take.
I intend to nominate Lisa A. Hembry to be a member of the National Museum Services Board.





