May 23, 1991
The graceful symmetry and the slope of these grounds lead the eye in a sweep that is, indeed, poetry in motion.
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 23, 1991
The United States will deal with the Indian Government with respect and quality.
May 23, 1991
I believe that to protect the integrity and viability of the National Park System, completion of feasibility studies should be a prerequisite for establishment of any new unit of the National Park System.
May 23, 1991
I was deeply touched and moved by the warm response and welcome from the people that lined the streets coming in from the airport.
May 23, 1991
I am extremely disappointed that the Congress has acted to designate these segments for Wild and Scenic River status without the benefit of a study.
May 23, 1991
And that's why we must strive to turn this bitter cycle of demanding an eye for an eye into one of offering a hand for a hand.
May 23, 1991
We need many, many more like him in the United States House of Representatives, believe me.
May 22, 1991
I like to do--you've got a good man over here, hoping he's a teacher. You did a great job. Thanks a lot. It made it much more interesting this way. Thank you all. Good luck. Nice to see you. Reporter. Mr. President?
May 22, 1991
Condemn it. The most brutal thing we've ever seen. It was without any moral underpinning. The whole world rose up against him. Do you remember, he tried to say it's him against--the Arabs against the United States? But the United Nations…
May 22, 1991
You're right. Rajiv Gandhi. And we knew him well. Barbara and I knew him well. I just talked to his wife this morning. Here was a man, he was out campaigning, and a terrorist got him. Allegedly a bomb in a flower basket--he goes by and…
May 22, 1991
Yes. Well, close by. If I went there, we'd have to have Secret Service guys there. They go there ahead of time, and they'd want to protect the other bowlers from me. [Laughter] I'm a bowler. But no, you can go do that. You just ask them…
May 22, 1991
Well, I can't remember, as I told him, when I was first interested, but then I think seriously started thinking about it in the late seventies.
May 22, 1991
That's a good question--started thinking, I mean. I don't know the answer. I honestly don't know the answer, whether it crossed my mind when I was in high school. It might have. In those days, everybody wanted to be President. You wanted…
May 22, 1991
Well, it feels pretty good, except at times, when you have some big problems out there. But I'm lucky, because I have very good people: the White House staff, very good people in the Cabinet, very good people that are working--these…
May 22, 1991
Well, see, the reason I just gave her. But I want to try to help. I headed up there, and it's--you know, you have to have some motivation--ideological motivation. I think that our administration is doing good things for the country--so…
May 22, 1991
That's a hard question. Because I was in politics and my dad started in public life. And you know, when you have a father doing something like--he was a United States Senator, and then it evolved from that. In the late seventies, I tried…
May 22, 1991
Yes, I'd--well, one of them is 14, and maybe he would be advanced a little more. We've got one who is--we've got them all ages. But I hope that someday the schools they go to will have this kind of innovative program.
May 22, 1991
Just excited now? I'm pretty excited, too. It was wonderful. Good luck. I'd better go on. Note: The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Integrated Learning Systems Tech Center. Prior to his remarks, he participated in a computer…
May 22, 1991
If it's a hard one I'm going to ask the Secretary to answer it, because I don't want to answer a question when I don't know the answer.
May 22, 1991
Yes, but I'm wondering in the schools. He meant in school, didn't he? I don't know; I'm embarrassed to say I don't know what the programs are they're into. But I sure love to see them learn stuff. They all fool around with computers. I…
May 22, 1991
I take pride in the fact that I personally have had understanding and a good record on civil rights.
May 22, 1991
I'm back 100 percent, snapped back, and feel sharp as a tack and ready to field the most tough question and do it rapidly.
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