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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 3, 1992

That's a good idea. The man says, ``Clean House!'' Wait a minute, I'll tell you how to do it. Audience members. Clean the House! Clean the House! Clean the House!

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Oct 3, 1992

No, we've got too much on one side and then another side. I've found one thing about the Oval Office: You can't make everybody happy. You're bound to make mistakes, but you've got to do like the umpire. You've got to call them as you see…

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Oct 3, 1992

Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 October 3, 1992 To the Senate of the United States: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 12, the ``Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992.'' This bill…

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Oct 3, 1992

That is a real threat. We can't let him do that. Now, look at the economy, a major issue in the campaign. And look, I know we've had tough times. Families are worried; people are out of work. But I'll tell you something: We need to…

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Oct 3, 1992

That is a real threat. We can't let him do that. Now, look at the economy, a major issue in the campaign. And look, I know we've had tough times. Families are worried; people are out of work. But I'll tell you something: We need to…

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Oct 3, 1992

Governor Clinton would want us to believe he can walk on water. And maybe he can, over there in Arkansas in those rivers, they're so polluted. The Governor says he's tough on crime, but under him, Arkansas's crime rate has gone right…

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Oct 3, 1992

He wants the middle class to sweat more and send it to the IRS. I say his ideas deserve a cold shower. Do not give him a chance. You know, we had some television ads on, exposing the truth about who's going to pay for all Governor…

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Oct 3, 1992

No, we've got too much on one side and then another side. I've found one thing about the Oval Office: You can't make everybody happy. You're bound to make mistakes, but you've got to do like the umpire. You've got to call them as you see…

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Oct 2, 1992

Memorandum for the United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs Subject: Determination of FY 1993 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorization of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), Respectively, of the…

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Oct 2, 1992

Good government demands that these bills, which were negotiated separately, be voted on separately.

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Oct 2, 1992

This bill illustrates good intentions gone wrong, fallen prey to special interests.

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Oct 2, 1992

I will not mess with Social Security, and I will not let Congress mess with Social Security.

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