George H.W. Bush

We must not see the positive progress that we have made threatened or thrown in doubt.

Let this Moscow summit definitively mark the end of what all of us would agree has been an era of mistrust, and let it mark a new beginning for our two nations.

I come here on a state visit to the Soviet Union, but I also come to discover a rapidly changing country.

The Government of Iraq continues to engage in activities inimical to stability in the Middle East and hostile to U.S. interests in the region.

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to the Government of Iraq.

I am pleased to submit for your consideration and passage the 'California Public Lands Wilderness Act.'

The ADA works because it calls upon the best in the American people, and then Americans respond.

We have worked together this last year.

The ADA has also helped us -- all of us -- to understand a little bit more about ourselves.

The proposed additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System represent the diversity of wilderness values in the State of California.

Our challenges remain great, but our will is even greater.

I concur with the Secretary of the Interior's recommendations, and I recommend designation of the 62 areas identified in the enclosed proposed legislation for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.

This bill does more than make the American dream of equality a reality for 43 million Americans with disabilities.

The Federal Government must serve as a model employer for the rest of the Nation.

The quest for civil rights is a quest for individual rights and equal opportunity.

H.R. 751 is a good example of the constructive, bipartisan effort needed to further the goal of increasing literacy in our Nation.

Education is not just about making a living; it's also about making a life.

Metric usage shall not be required to the extent that such use is impractical or is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to United States firms.

Such metric transition plans shall specify, among other things: the total scope of the metric transition task for that department or agency.

By allowing the Commission's recommendations to go into effect, national defense will be improved and costs reduced through a more efficient military base structure.

Improving literacy is one of my Administration's most important objectives.

All executive branch departments and agencies of the United States Government are directed to take all appropriate measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order.

His intention to nominate George Edward Moose, of Maryland, to be Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.

As a Nation, we have great educational needs.

I urge all Americans -- and, in particular, government agencies and health care organizations -- to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities designed to promote public awareness of juvenile arthritis.