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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.
More of the same. Note: The President spoke at 4:05 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White House, upon his return from Camp David, MD. In his remarks, he referred to President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union and Javier Perez de Cuellar…
I always have that option. Our phone lines are open, and I have no immediate plans of that, but I wouldn't rule that out. Thank you all very much.
Well, I am concerned about the internal affairs there--and he, himself, is very much concerned about that. But let's hope that there will be a peaceful--a return to peace, no more use of force, and that they can peacefully negotiate their…
Well, I say we've got to do what we have to do. And the Congress has affirmed that position. And I think that is--you know, one of the arguments that some made is, well, please get Congress engaged; why are you not willing to go to…
Well, I think that matter was resolved when the Congress acted yesterday, and I'd tell them the same thing I've told the American people over and over again.
No, I believe the Soviet support for the United Nations approach is solid and firm. And President Gorbachev told me that not so long ago--just when I had the last conversation.
I don't know what he'd do, and I know there was some thinking of that, but people are very concerned, obviously--time drawing close. And I just don't know how to answer that. I just don't know what he plans to----
We have not had a direct report from Perez de Cuellar, and there is a report--is all I saw, as to what he said at the airport. But I have not had contact with him. He told me he would call me, so I expect to hear from him when he returns.
Well, I heard a statement I was just asking our Soviet experts about in here, where he was talking about curtailing the use of force. I hope that's true, but I did not get direct affirmation from them. Persian Gulf Crisis
I'm just not going to go further than what I've said here. I've just laid it out, and people can interpret it any way they want.
Well, I've just expressed this statement here, and I just expressed my sentiments in this statement I made, so I can't go beyond that.
I reaffirm my intention to visit Japan as soon as circumstances permit.
I strongly urge Japan to provide the maximum cooperation possible in the Gulf.
I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 21, 1991, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday.
The coalition must remain steadfast and implement the U.N. resolutions.
Today we recall those lessons and renew our determination to promote racial harmony and equality of opportunity in the United States.
Let's hope that there will be a peaceful -- a return to peace, no more use of force, and that they can peacefully negotiate their differences.
Legitimacy is not built by force; it's earned by the consensus of the people, by openness, and by the protection of basic human and political rights.
The thoughts and prayers of the people of the United States are with them, and particularly with the Lithuanian people who have experienced a great tragedy.
Operation Desert Shield January 11, 1991 Our incremental costs for Operation Desert Shield expenses were roughly $10 billion in calendar year 1990. We have already received $6 billion in cash and in-kind support from our allies to defray…
I will not go into any more detail. I had every opportunity to express the forcefully and long-held view of the United States on that question.
We remain in sync on this--as the way we look at this situation there. And they are absolutely convinced--I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth, but I think I can do this without fear of contradiction--they are absolutely convinced…
There was no tacit understanding, but I'll guarantee you I'm going to continue to stay in very close touch with all the key players here--the administration is; I can't do it all alone. But as I say, we talked to the Prime Minister of…
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