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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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Feb 28, 1991

It's been good. The Foreign Minister. ----American people and French people in this difficult period of time. I'm sure we will continue now to settle the peace for the future and to have good cooperation together between ourselves and…

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Feb 28, 1991

Well, that's what we all want to do, so we'll have a chance to talk about the problems and the challenges that lie ahead. Thank you all very much. The Foreign Minister. Thank you very much. [At this point, another group of journalists…

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Feb 28, 1991

I haven't yet felt this wonderfully euphoric feeling that many of the American people feel.

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Feb 28, 1991

I am proud to offer my congratulations on this very important 30th anniversary and my strong support and best wishes for the future.

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Feb 28, 1991

When I mention Deb and Mary, of course, I'm talking about two of your own -- two State legislators.

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Feb 28, 1991

Each and every American benefits daily, in numerous ways, from the work of Federal employees.

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Feb 28, 1991

This week we express both our pride in public service and our appreciation for all those men and women who serve their fellow Americans as Federal employees.

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Feb 27, 1991

I think that facilitated the battle in a way that's kept your loss of life, our loss of life way, way down from the earlier predictions.

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Feb 27, 1991

I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation not only to Minister Dumas but to the President of the French Republic.

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Feb 26, 1991

Agreements February 26, 1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) Pursuant to subsection (b) of the Case-Zablocki Act (Public Law 95- 426; section 112b(b)), I transmit herewith a report prepared by the Department of State concerning…

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Feb 26, 1991

Withdrawal From Kuwait February 26, 1991 Saddam Hussein's radio statement last night contained the same diatribe as previous comments, with no commitment to complying with the 12 United Nations resolutions. His speech changes nothing. It…

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Feb 26, 1991

I have never been more proud in my life of anybody than I am of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

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Feb 25, 1991

It is time for all Iraqi forces in the theater of operation to lay down their arms.

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Feb 25, 1991

The proposal I am transmitting to the Congress focuses on the investment, debt, and environment components of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative.

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Feb 21, 1991

Saddam Hussein of Iraq on the Persian Gulf Conflict February 21, 1991 Let me just read a few sentences in response to Saddam Hussein's speech. The statement by Saddam Hussein this morning is disappointing. He repeats the same invective and…

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Feb 21, 1991

The world must make sure that Iraq has, in fact, renounced its claim to Kuwait and accepted all relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.

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Feb 21, 1991

The coalition will give Saddam Hussein until noon Saturday to do what he must do: begin his immediate and unconditional withdrawal from Kuwait.

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Feb 21, 1991

Full compliance with the Security Council resolutions has been a consistent and necessary demand of the international community.

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