George H.W. Bush

Effective immediately the United States will recognize similar assertions by coastal nations regarding their exclusive economic zones.

I do not believe that the United States should indemnify Indian tribes and their contractors or assume the enormous liability that this provision could generate.

I can assure you there will not be a signature on one that is not fair.

This Act will enable the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to continue in its role as the world's leading transportation investigative agency.

Our farmers are the best. Period!

I am today signing H.R. 2061, the 'Fishery Conservation Amendments of 1990,' notwithstanding reservations I have concerning some of its provisions.

I'm particularly pleased with the 5-year continuation of the Food Stamp Program.

Many of the amendments made by H.R. 2061 will enable us to better conserve and manage our precious fishery resources.

Today I am signing S. 2740, the 'Water Resources Development Act of 1990,' which authorizes water resources projects and programs in support of the Department of the Army Civil Works mission.

Agriculture creates 1 of every 7 jobs in this country.

You're helping assure a bright future for farming in America.

There's no question here or anyplace else how crucial a strong agricultural sector is to the future of this country.

I'm particularly pleased with the 5-year continuation of the Food Stamp Program, the foundation for food assistance for Americans in need.

This bill meets that standard.

This is the most environmentally progressive farm bill ever signed.

Thank you for taking on this crucial task. You're helping assure a bright future for farming in America.

We want to bring home a fair deal for American farmers, and I can assure you there will not be a signature on one that is not fair.

We reaffirmed our commitment in regard to the need to promote trade liberalization.

This agreement will unleash powerful energies in both economies.

Mexico doesn't want to be a third world nation. It wants to be a first world nation.

We pledged to work cooperatively with Mexico bilaterally and other nations to seek alternative solutions.

I don't think that protectionism in our country is very strong.

Virtually everyone favors free trade and fair trade, but not everyone has the vision to make it a reality.

Only through efficient international cooperation, based on strict respect for each country's sovereignty, can drug trafficking be fought.

Free trade means more jobs and productivity for both Mexicans and Americans.