George H.W. Bush

We're in the middle of our domestic briefing which will continue.

Bolivia is receiving a very substantial reduction of its bilateral debt owed to the United States.

I think they underestimated the power of the people.

Those who are committed to democracy...strongly believe in that.

I would say that, again, a little hypothetical for me to get into: Given Yeltsin's support for him...he will still be a force to be reckoned with.

It is so clear to me that if this coup fails, democracy will take a gigantic leap forward.

He thanked the United States profusely for its support, which was making an important difference.

Stay with your principles. Stay with your reforms. Stay with your commitment to democratic process and constitutional law.

I do hereby proclaim September 1991 as National Rice Month.

The West is not going to retreat from its principles of reform, openness, commitment to democracy.

And we will take a calm approach to it, but a firm stand based on principle.

I have not called them yet.

I think throwing him out in this manner is counterproductive, totally.

Let me make a few comments about these momentous and stunning events.

The irreversibility of the democratic process in Eastern Europe was emphasized.

This move was extra-constitutional, outside of the constitutional provisions for governmental change.

We will continue to do.

The people's commitment to reform and democracy and openness is very profound.

The taste of democracy is such that people aren't going to regurgitate it, that they want it to go forward.

I wouldn't go forward with aid or assistance when you have this kind of extra-constitutional action taken by a handful of people backed up by the military.

America 2000 challenges us to do more than tinker with the existing system.

Education stands as our most enduring legacy, vital to our economic strength, fundamental to our democratic institutions.

Every child can learn, regardless of background or disability.

Improved performance begins with high expectations.

I will veto any bill that includes an increase in the gasoline tax.