George H.W. Bush

You can't replace values with regulations.

There is no shame in acting, and there's plenty of time between now and Congress' August recess to get the job done.

International Activities in Science and Technology June 21, 1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) In accordance with Title V of the Foreign Relations Act of Fiscal 1979, as amended (Public Law 95-426; 22 U.S.C. 2656c(b)), I am…

to Chemical and Biological Weapons Proliferation June 21, 1991 To the Congress of the United States: 1. On November 16, 1990, in Executive Order No. 12735, I declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers…

Officials June 21, 1991 Thank you. Let me salute Secretary Skinner. I'll tell you, he is doing a superb job out there. And I heard about a half an hour of his remarks there--[laughter]--and I thought he did a great job warming up the…

The American people are tired of watching hoodlums walk, of seeing criminals mock our justice system with endless technicalities.

Dollars don't make visions; deeds do.

Let's stop seeking excuses and find opportunities to serve, to help one another, to become sources of wealth and Points of Light.

We all realize that government has real limits.

Fiscal year 1990 was a year of U.S. leadership in global environmental issues.

The proliferation of chemical and biological weapons continues to constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

I shall continue to exercise the powers at my disposal, including export controls and sanctions, and will continue to report periodically to the Congress on significant developments.

I hereby determine that it is important to the national interest that $2,000,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.

The long-term outlook is for further increase in the role of science and technology in foreign policy.

President Boris Yeltsin of the Republic of Russia June 20, 1991 President Bush. Well, I'm very pleased to welcome to the White House the newly-elected President of the Russian Republic, Boris Yeltsin. And I want to publicly congratulate…

This year's report highlights the unique role of science and technology in foreign policy.

Let me just say that we've had a very engaging and interesting meeting with the Chief Minister Buthelezi. He and I were reminiscing, and I think this is my fifth meeting, at least, with him over the last few years. And I've found this one…

Our law is very clear that when five conditions are met, we will lift sanctions.

Let's not forget that it was President Gorbachev's courageous policies of glasnost and perestroika that were the pivotal factors enabling us to end the cold war.

We're very pleased to have the good fortune to work with such impressive men as President Gorbachev and President Yeltsin.

Well, I've looked into this matter and, given the circumstances, I think it was appropriate. We had a lot of very important negotiation on legislation. We have a very important speech that needed fine-tuning. He knew I wasn't happy with…

Well, we've got some reservations, but I like the fact he's trying, and I like the fact other Senators are working with him, because Republicans want a civil rights bill that eliminates, as best a bill can, discrimination in the workplace…

I think when you have an appearance problem, I think all of us would agree you want to try to avoid it as much as possible, and I think all of us have. But you shouldn't be judged by appearance; you ought to be judged by the fact. And so…

I'm very pleased to welcome to the White House the newly-elected President of the Russian Republic, Boris Yeltsin.

It's been a joy to have you here once again, sir.