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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 20, 1992

It costs very little because it stimulates the whole industry, and when you get industry stimulated you have much more jobs. Frankly, I think it would be income-productive, because housing is going to lead the way out of this slowdown, in…

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Oct 20, 1992

First place, the first-time homebuyer should be thrilled about my proposal. The way it works is you give a $5,000 credit to the family that's never owned a home before, for the first time. It is hung up, regrettably, in the Democratic…

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Oct 20, 1992

Our program gives you a break. Our program gives you a break so you can get assistance in sending your--to the school of your choice. School choice, religious, private, public, that's what I favor, and you're just exactly the guy that…

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Oct 20, 1992

Let me remind you that it is small business that creates most of the jobs, and it is small business that doesn't need to pay any more taxes. It needs relief from regulation and taxation and litigation. Let's get the job done. We've got too…

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Oct 20, 1992

That's a big difference we've got on some of this philosophy. Mr. Nigut. Thank you, sir. The economy everyone identifies as a crucial issue. Does someone in the group want to ask an economic question of the President right now? Who has…

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Oct 20, 1992

Only because I've got a serious thing I want to say. Mr. Nigut. Go ahead. We're calling on you because the President mentions baseball. You've got your Braves T-shirt on. You get special treatment here today.

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Oct 20, 1992

That sounds like a reasonable deal. They all look relatively sane and--[laughter]. The Economy Mr. Nigut. Let me start, to get the ball rolling, and then turn immediately to questions from the audience--ask you a quick question. Coming out…

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Oct 20, 1992

I'm sorry. He wants to spend $220 billion. He says he'll take it all from the rich. All you cab drivers, all you nurses, all you boys club workers, all you watch out, because he's coming right after your wallet, coming right after it. We…

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Oct 20, 1992

That's a good question. I'm delighted that you're undecided, because so many are traditionally taken for granted by one party. They'll vote the straight lever on the other side and be had by local officials and by the United States…

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Oct 20, 1992

First place, I think you'll remember that I'm the President that said in the State of the Union Message, don't mess with Social Security, don't touch it. Last night, perhaps inadvertently, Governor Clinton said something about those that…

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Oct 20, 1992

Sure it is. But my point--I was getting to the point. The point is, all USAir employees are saying, ``Let British take over,'' and all Delta Airline people are saying, ``Don't do it.'' This one has to be resolved by Government because of…

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Oct 20, 1992

Four more! My concern about Governor Clinton is there is a pattern of deception. It flip-flops. It's on the right-to-work laws. It's on free trade. It was on the war itself. It was on term limits. You cannot be all things to all people…

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