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.
May 13, 1991
Teddy Roosevelt once called our lands and wildlife 'the property of unborn generations.'
May 13, 1991
We must nurture them, replenish them, as a family would a best friend.
May 13, 1991
As such, the Amendment, coupled with the adjustments, will constitute a major step forward in protecting public health and the environment from potential adverse effects of stratospheric ozone depletion.
May 13, 1991
I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, an Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
May 12, 1991
Thus, it is fitting that the theme of this year's World Trade Week be 'Exports: Generating Jobs for Americans.'
May 12, 1991
Open markets and the free movement of goods, services, and capital across international borders are vital to economic growth.
May 12, 1991
The message of World Trade Week, 1991, is that exports and open markets are vital to future U.S. economic growth.
May 12, 1991
The United States unconditionally commits itself to the destruction of all our stocks of chemical weapons within 10 years of entry into force.
May 9, 1991
That's for sure. The Secretary-General. I think the stations in Iraq are properly settled, but I think we have to be patient.
May 9, 1991
I view this degree as a very high honor from an institution for which I have unlimited respect.
May 9, 1991
I have sought, and will continue to seek, a line-item veto to prevent such embarrassments and protect the American people from injudicious appropriation.
May 9, 1991
The common thread of commitment, individual commitment, runs through all successful efforts to solve our most intractable problems.
May 9, 1991
Though I felt after studying the question that I had the inherent power to commit our forces to battle after the U.N. resolution, I solicited congressional support before committing our forces to the Gulf war.
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