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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 16, 1992

You know, if we'd have listened to this nuclear---- Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!

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Oct 16, 1992

You know, if we'd have listened to this nuclear---- Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!

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Oct 16, 1992

He'll go after the cab drivers and the teachers and the nurses and the middle class. Let me say this: Higher taxes do not create new jobs. They destroy that. You've seen it when their man, Governor Florio, was elected. Governor Florio has…

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Oct 16, 1992

Who is going to pay Bill's bill? Of course, Governor Clinton says he's only going to tax the rich. But everybody out there with $22,000 in income better be ready, because he's going to sock it to the working people in this country…

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Oct 16, 1992

He'll go after the cab drivers and the teachers and the nurses and the middle class. Let me say this: Higher taxes do not create new jobs. They destroy that. You've seen it when their man, Governor Florio, was elected. Governor Florio has…

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Oct 16, 1992

You know, we've led the United States through a very difficult global transition, and I am very proud that the world is safer for our kids. And does that matter? You bet it does. The fear of nuclear war is less. We've kept our economy…

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Oct 16, 1992

All right. Listen to this program. Let me tell you about Governor Clinton's program. In June, Governor Clinton promised $150 billion in new taxes, plus $220 billion in new spending. I thought that would satisfy his appetite, but that's…

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Oct 16, 1992

You know, we've led the United States through a very difficult global transition, and I am very proud that the world is safer for our kids. And does that matter? You bet it does. The fear of nuclear war is less. We've kept our economy…

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Oct 16, 1992

Thank you very much. But anyway, this proposal will save American drivers 20 to 30 billion dollars in insurance premiums every year. So these are part of our Agenda for American Renewal. But the election is a lot more about other things…

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Oct 16, 1992

Thank you. Look, a lot of being President is about respect for that office and about telling the truth and serving your country. You are all familiar with Governor Clinton's various stories on what he did to evade the draft. He still has…

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Oct 16, 1992

All right. Listen to this program. Let me tell you about Governor Clinton's program. In June, Governor Clinton promised $150 billion in new taxes, plus $220 billion in new spending. I thought that would satisfy his appetite, but that's…

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Oct 16, 1992

1992 October 16, 1992 I am signing into law H.R. 2321, the ``Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992,'' which establishes the Dayton Aviation National Historic Park in Ohio as an addition to the National Park System. The park…

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