I am continuing the national emergency declared in Executive Order No. 12730.
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.
It is an honor to welcome His Majesty King Hassan to the United States of America.
The relationship between our two countries is rich, tracing back more than 200 years to the Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
Your Majesty, we are pleased to see the United Nations proceeding with its efforts to resolve the Western Sahara dispute with Morocco's support.
I trust the fruits of our discussion will make the world a better place for her and for all of our children.
We need to measure our schools by real results, by the students they produce rather than the resources that we pour in.
A strong and vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a Nation.
We really have to start now, improve those schools that lag behind, and make our best schools better still.
These awards celebrate the American spirit, a spirit that looks past obstacles and challenges, identifies goals, and then says, 'I can do it.'
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without the full participation of all racial and ethnic groups.
Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It's not a thing to be waited for; it's a thing to be achieved.
And yes, we want to help people, but also we want to see that what we do is fiscally sound.
All you need to make a difference in America is a fair shot at it, a fair chance.
You can do more. Seize every opportunity to give our young people the will to complete their education and to better prepare themselves to follow in your footsteps.
We cannot build an America worthy of its people if we do not extend real opportunity to everyone regardless of race, creed, and background.
H.R. 2900 would implement major principles proposed in the Administration's legislation earlier this year.





