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.
Jul 31, 1991
The Holocaust occurred because good men and women averted their eyes from unprecedented evil.
Jul 31, 1991
By historical standards, the current unemployment rate would not be cause for congressional action.
Jul 31, 1991
I'm very, very pleased that the hard work on many parties, especially our Secretary of State, looks like it may be coming to fruition.
Jul 31, 1991
Nevertheless, the President's senior advisors would recommend that he veto H.R. 2950 in its current form because of several significant problems.
Jul 31, 1991
I have come here today to say: We support those who explore the frontiers of freedom.
Jul 31, 1991
I also transmit, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Department of State with respect to the Convention.
Jul 30, 1991
Reductions will take place over a period of 7 years, and will result in parity between the strategic nuclear forces of the two sides at levels approximately 30 percent below currently deployed forces.
Jul 30, 1991
Those who succeed here should not be insulted and labeled as speculators and exploiters, because they're not.
Jul 30, 1991
The START treaty vindicates an approach to arms control that guided us for almost a decade.
Jul 30, 1991
How do you feel? -- a very important person. And the answer was: Like at home.
Jul 30, 1991
Today, the United States and the Soviet Union signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Jul 30, 1991
If this had been in another time, if we had faced such problems in another time, it would be difficult to say what would have happened.
Jul 30, 1991
Economic analysis has shown that additional weeks of unemployment benefits will increase the unemployment rate.
Jul 30, 1991
The measure used to trigger benefits reflects the target group to be served — insured workers.
Jul 30, 1991
When Congress put the current extended benefit program State triggers in place in 1982, the unemployment rate was 9.8 percent — much higher than the current rate.
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