George H.W. Bush

There's a precedent here that transcends the Gulf.

We are convinced that in order to strengthen peace and security among our States, the advancement of democracy, and respect for and effective exercise of human rights, are indispensable.

That in signing the Charter of Paris this morning, we have closed a chapter of history.

Democracy is the best safeguard of freedom of expression, tolerance of all groups of society, and equality of opportunity for each person.

We will co-operate to this end.

We unreservedly condemn, as criminal, all acts, methods and practices of terrorism and express our determination to work for its eradication.

The cold war is over, and now we move on to working with the various countries in the CSCE and others for a peaceful and stable Europe.

Turkey is showing real leadership in the international response to Iraq's aggression against Kuwait.

I expressed my gratitude for the Polish effort in support of the international community's stand against the Iraqi aggression in Kuwait.

The United States is committed to helping Turkey to deal with the effects of that situation on Turkey.

We are no longer adversaries, will build new partnerships and extend to each other the hand of friendship.

We salute men of courage -- Havel and Mazowiecki and Antall.

Problems which bear directly on the future of our civilization cannot be disposed of by general talk or vague formulae.

The fact that the Soviet Union and the United States could work together not only to achieve an arms control agreement but to start looking into the future with harmony and in cooperation is very, very promising for the new world order.

There's only one problem in all of this. That is you get a little jet lag when you have to come from Washington, DC.

Nothing short of complete implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions is acceptable.

That is the new idea.

This is a glorious day for Europe.

Bigotry and hatred have no place in civilized nations.

These are the principles that guide our nations and the CSCE.

I'm looking forward to these consultations, and I'm very pleased with the way the Soviet Union and the United States have worked together at the United Nations.

I want to save it all for Germany or France or Saudi Arabia.

I think exactly what the Chancellor says: keep the coalition together.

This visit was very moving and very emotional and very good.

I want to see a peaceful resolution to this question.