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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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Oct 28, 1992

Another point. I speak about family values. One family value is to help families live in a neighborhood free of crime. Make no mistake about it, I think we've been a little too lenient on the criminal, a little less caring about the…

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Oct 28, 1992

Let me say a word about Ohio. Let me say a word about Ohio. Governor Clinton wants to say, ``Well, I want to put taxes on foreign investment.'' That would threaten 4.5 million jobs, including 150,000 jobs right here in Ohio. He wants to…

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Oct 28, 1992

You know what's happening? You know what's happening? These guys feel it slipping away from them. They know we're on the move. They know we're going forward. I feel sorry for them. Here's the way we're going to do it: We're going to open…

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Oct 28, 1992

I am proud to sign this bill that expresses our Nation's gratitude and continuing commitment to our veterans and their families.

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Oct 28, 1992

I hereby proclaim the week of November 1 through November 7, 1992, as National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week.

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Oct 28, 1992

The bill expands primary and preventive health programs, emphasizing mental as well as physical health.

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Oct 28, 1992

This bill, which is a landmark in veterans' legislation, reflects America's continuing recognition of the invaluable contributions that veterans and their families have made to our Nation.

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Oct 28, 1992

We've got it. That's right. These guys were asking about health care. We've got the best health care plan: provide health care insurance to the poorest of the poor through vouchers, give the people at the lower end of the tax spectrum a…

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Oct 28, 1992

Nonetheless, the Administration will interpret the provisions of this Act to minimize the costs and delay of weather service modernization.

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Oct 28, 1992

Here's why, here's how it's going to work. Here's how it's going to work and why all these critics and all these naysayers and all these people telling you that we have no chance are going to be wrong. It's going to boil down to this…

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