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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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Sep 22, 1992

It is fitting that, in addition to honoring the memory of our fallen military personnel, we also salute the women who nurtured them.

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Sep 22, 1992

I think it is fitting to stand here with people who represent the very backbone of the American economy.

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Sep 22, 1992

H.R. 5620 provides $10.6 billion in emergency funding for disaster programs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and a number of other departments and agencies.

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Sep 22, 1992

You know, I kind of enjoy this after 11 months of hearing them bash my brains out up there. It's wonderful to be able to stand up and say the truth about this record. He talks a good game, but his actions betray his words. And he travels…

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Sep 22, 1992

Here in the United States, centuries-old Judaic law and tradition helped to shape the fundamental moral vision on which our Nation was founded.

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Sep 22, 1992

I will; just a minute here. [Laughter] You know, today we've been to all six States surrounding Arkansas, and I want to see that we can move beyond Governor Clinton's rhetoric and see what he's really done for the people next door, for the…

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Sep 22, 1992

I am pleased to offer greetings to American Jews and to Jewish men, women, and children in Israel and around the world as you observe the High Holy Days.

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Sep 22, 1992

There's a good idea. They say ``Clean the House!'' I'll tell you, there's going to be 150 new Members of Congress or something like that. The day I am reelected, I'll sit down with them, and I'll say ``Look, the American people said they…

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Sep 22, 1992

Thank you all very much. May I salute at first Congressman Sundquist. You're lucky; you've got a great Member of the United States Congress. Barbara Bush, off on some other part of the campaign trail, sends her love to Martha Sundquist…

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Sep 22, 1992

I congratulate the business and industry leaders and community leaders from all walks of life who are working together to implement the ADA.

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Sep 22, 1992

Thank you all. Thank you, Kirk. Thank you, Governor Fordice. Let me just start off by telling the people of Mississippi something you already know. You've got a great Governor, a great new Governor fighting for the people here, and a…

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