George H.W. Bush

There can be no pause now that Saddam has forced the world into war.

I salute them, each and every one.

All life is precious, whether it's the life of an American pilot or an Iraqi child.

We have dealt a severe setback to Saddam's nuclear ambitions.

Mongolia and the United States are countries separated by thousands of miles and a world of differences.

The action of Iraq's dictator -- the actions of one misguided man -- cannot obscure mankind's bright destiny of democracy and freedom.

I have determined that a waiver of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 with respect to Mongolia will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to Mongolia will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

Principles that all Americans cherish above all others, principles that you and your comrades on duty tonight have pledged to defend.

I am proud to share this evening with the leadership of the Reserve Officers Association, and I am deeply honored to be named Minuteman of the Year.

These weapons are nothing more than tools of terror, and they do nothing but strengthen our resolve to act against a dictator unmoved by human decency.

In the past year, Mongolia has opened its controlled economy to free market reform.

Your party's positive approach toward reform has meant peaceful change.

This aggression required a swift response from our nation and the world community.

I hereby waive the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to Mongolia.

I have every reason to be very pleased with our progress to date.

I made clear the strong support the United States is ready to offer as Mongolia moves forward toward greater freedom.

This will not be another Vietnam.

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I sincerely thank Susan for her service.

I have today regretfully accepted the resignation of Susan Engeleiter as Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to Bulgaria will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

Both Barbara and I wish her the very best as she returns home to the Midwest.