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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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May 27, 1991

If section 506 of the current bill is enacted in its current form, the Administration will interpret it in an identical fashion.

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May 27, 1991

The odds against two people in the family having -- the doctor told me, the thyroid specialist, Colonel Burman, known for his expertise, told me the odds are one in three million.

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May 27, 1991

I'm convinced that not only will the United States but the other -- this is very complicated -- the other members of the G - 7 would feel that way.

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May 27, 1991

It's so clear to me that it is in the interest of the United States to continue with improved relations with the Soviets.

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May 27, 1991

The Constitution grants the President the authority to recommend to the Congress any legislative measures considered 'necessary and expedient.'

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May 27, 1991

I'm not going to lose confidence in the water at the White House until we know a little more about this.

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May 26, 1991

I have the best of all worlds: a Yale education and a Yale degree.

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May 26, 1991

It is right to export the ideals of freedom and democracy to China.

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May 26, 1991

We cannot transform a world if we hide from its unpleasant realities.

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May 26, 1991

Congratulations, good luck to you, and may God bless the United States of America.

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May 26, 1991

We exemplify an ideal, an ideal that conquers circumstance and suspicion.

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May 23, 1991

Approving the Administration's National Energy Strategy May 23, 1991 I am pleased to congratulate Chairman Bennett Johnston, Senator Malcolm Wallop and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the energy bill they approved…

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May 23, 1991

Oh, yes. Well, I'm talking about how you get the peace process started. And yes, I'll be talking to anybody that's willing to talk about it, and so will the Secretary. Thank you very much.

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May 23, 1991

Well, I'm going to keep trying. I'm going to keep trying because I think Prime Minister Shamir knows my view on this. I know he knows there's nothing different between present policy and past policy in terms of settlements. But if you mean…

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