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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.
I think when you have an appearance problem, I think all of us would agree you want to try to avoid it as much as possible, and I think all of us have. But you shouldn't be judged by appearance; you ought to be judged by the fact. And so…
Well, I've looked into this matter and, given the circumstances, I think it was appropriate. We had a lot of very important negotiation on legislation. We have a very important speech that needed fine-tuning. He knew I wasn't happy with…
Let's not forget that it was President Gorbachev's courageous policies of glasnost and perestroika that were the pivotal factors enabling us to end the cold war.
I just want to thank you for popping in, and you are welcome at any time.
I'd say the matter of foreign aid is a matter for the Soviet Union to determine.
It's not the United States role to fine-tune how the Soviet Union or Russia or anybody else deal with other countries.
The United States will continue to maintain the closest possible official relationship with the Soviet Government of President Gorbachev.
We're very pleased to have the good fortune to work with such impressive men as President Gorbachev and President Yeltsin.
We will be interested in his views on the critical issues confronting the U.S.S.R. and its place in the world.
Our law is very clear that when five conditions are met, we will lift sanctions.
I'm very pleased to welcome to the White House the newly-elected President of the Russian Republic, Boris Yeltsin.
I'm not taking any questions. It wouldn't be fair to the others; I said I wouldn't take questions here. We normally don't in the Oval Office, so I just can't, but there will be a chance to ask them later on, I think. Note: President Bush…
Yes, but I don't take questions in here. But I think out of fairness, let me just simply say what I said to the second wave of press, and that is how delighted I am to have my friend President Collor here in the Oval Office. And so, we've…
You misunderstood what I said. I said I wasn't going to take any questions; I just wanted to give a speech. It's two entirely different things. But all issues will be discussed.
Out of respect for our guest, the only talking I want to do in here is not to respond to questions but just to repeat what I said out there: how much respect I have for President Collor, how much I value our personal relationship, but even…
The Federal government, however, would remain liable for certain penalties of $2 million per year — up to a total of $10 million — until the Central Utah Project is completed.
This reactor serves no programmatic purpose, and this is the second year that the Administration has proposed closing the facility.
The U.S. goal is for a hemispheric free trade area stretching from Alaska in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south.
The majority of these projects and studies — including 10 unrequested new construction starts — are uneconomical, do not meet cost-sharing requirements, or are generally of low priority.
I think the American people want a civil rights bill, and they don't want a quota bill.
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