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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 5, 1992

I am disappointed that this Act cuts more than $500 million from my request to support the fight against crime and drugs.

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Oct 5, 1992

This reduced highways funding will result in 65,000 fewer highway jobs being supported in the coming year.

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Oct 5, 1992

The Act provides $14.6 billion for VA Medical Care, an increase of $1 billion over the FY 1992 enacted level.

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Oct 5, 1992

I have signed into law H.R. 5518, the 'Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993.'

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Oct 5, 1992

Rather than 'study' the issue, the Congress should quickly eliminate this unseemly practice by passing the Accountability in Government Act that I proposed in April.

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Oct 5, 1992

Nevertheless, the amount of funding provided by H.R. 5518 is consistent with my budget request, and thus allows progress toward a freeze in domestic discretionary budget authority.

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Oct 5, 1992

Accordingly, fines or penalties imposed as a result of this legislation will be paid from agency appropriations, unless otherwise required by law.

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Oct 5, 1992

I recognize that the bill does fund important veterans programs, space initiatives, and environmental programs at acceptable levels.

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Oct 5, 1992

In signing the joint resolution, I express no view on whether it is necessary to waive the provisions of title 1 before I exercise my prerogatives under Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution.

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Oct 5, 1992

I hate to do this to you. I hate to do this to you, but let me tell you something. For about 11 months, he and those other Democrats have been ill-defining what we're trying to do, and now let me tell you what he has done. I know that he…

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Oct 5, 1992

I am particularly troubled that the Congress has cut over $1 billion in civilian research and development programs within NASA, EPA, and NSF.

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Oct 5, 1992

and Somalia October 5, 1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended--Kenya and Somalia Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the…

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