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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 21, 1991

Any breach of these terms will bring an instant and sharp response from coalition forces in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 678.

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Feb 20, 1991

I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in recognition of the enduring friendship between the United States and Portugal.

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Feb 19, 1991

I think we can rely on the most remarkable source of power that the world has ever seen, and that's the American people.

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Feb 19, 1991

Every American will benefit from the policies that we're laying out here today.

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Feb 18, 1991

Meeting With Foreign Minister `Aziz of Iraq February 18, 1991 President Bush appreciates having received a summary account from President Mikhail Gorbachev of his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq `Aziz. The Soviets have asked that…

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Feb 18, 1991

The progress we have made is, of course, no consolation to the relatives and friends of the 45,500 people who lost their lives in traffic accidents in 1989.

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Feb 18, 1991

The traffic fatality rate was 2.2 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, the lowest in history and down 33 percent since 1980.

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Feb 16, 1991

The American people are strongly in support not only of the troops but of these objectives.

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Feb 16, 1991

It is my hope that when this is over we will have kicked, for once and for all, the so-called Vietnam syndrome.

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Feb 15, 1991

Zalman Shoval of Israel February 15, 1991 Public statements made yesterday by Israeli Ambassador Zalman Shoval criticizing the United States are outrageous and outside the bounds of acceptable behavior by the ambassador of any friendly…

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Feb 15, 1991

I don't know. It doesn't mean compliance with the United Nations resolutions. Until that happens, regrettably, there will not be a cessation of hostilities. There will be no pause, there will be no cease-fire, there will be no reliving…

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Feb 15, 1991

Oh, there's no evidence of any withdrawal. I mean, as I said down in Washington, it's a cruel ploy. What he did was reiterate some conditions and add some new ones. And it's totally unacceptable to everybody. You know, my heart goes out to…

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Feb 15, 1991

From Kuwait February 15, 1991 We have not yet examined a full official text of the Revolutionary Command Council's statement, but it clearly contains conditions for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait. The United Nations Security Council…

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Feb 14, 1991

I view it as an honor to be here, to come to Raytheon, the home of the men and women who built the Scudbusters.

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Feb 14, 1991

No, they're all solid and got on this thing the minute they saw the declaration coming out of Baghdad.

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Feb 14, 1991

Anything less than full compliance with past treaties cannot help but affect our judgment with respect to future treaties.

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Feb 12, 1991

Policy Guidelines February 12, 1991 The President has approved U.S. commercial space policy guidelines aimed at expanding private sector investment in space by the market- driven commercial space sector. These guidelines are the result of…

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