George H.W. Bush

You ought to be judged by the fact.

of Brazil June 18, 1991 President Bush. Good morning all, and welcome to the White House. It is my great honor to greet you, Mr. President: one of Latin America's most dynamic statesmen. The U.S.-Brazilian friendship has spanned nearly two…

Yes. And he's doing a first-class job.

Yes, but I don't take questions in here. But I think out of fairness, let me just simply say what I said to the second wave of press, and that is how delighted I am to have my friend President Collor here in the Oval Office. And so, we've…

The U.S. goal is for a hemispheric free trade area stretching from Alaska in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south.

The majority of these projects and studies — including 10 unrequested new construction starts — are uneconomical, do not meet cost-sharing requirements, or are generally of low priority.

I think the American people want a civil rights bill, and they don't want a quota bill.

Nevertheless, the Administration opposes H.R. 429 because it contains numerous objectionable provisions.

I'm not taking any questions. It wouldn't be fair to the others; I said I wouldn't take questions here. We normally don't in the Oval Office, so I just can't, but there will be a chance to ask them later on, I think. Note: President Bush…

The Committee has disregarded the Administration's priorities within the Energy supply, research and development account.

I'm not going to sign a bad bill.

The definition of a successful life must include serving others.

This reactor serves no programmatic purpose, and this is the second year that the Administration has proposed closing the facility.

The legacy we leave to our future generations must be an alliance of democratic institutions, free markets, and environmental stewardship.

The U.S.-Brazilian friendship has spanned nearly two centuries.

This designation is not intended to abridge in any respect the privileges and immunities which such organization has acquired or may acquire by treaty, international agreement, or congressional action.

This designation shall not affect in any way the applicability of Chapter VIII of the Agreement.

I hoped that I might have had a chance to see all of you, knowing of your commitment, a little sooner than now.

I don't think so. It didn't discuss--you mean on dates? No. But what it did is to respond to some of our suggestions on START and to build on some suggestions that they had previously made. But I'd say it's a narrowing of differences, and…

We received a second letter from President Gorbachev, and it relates to the arms control situation, the START differences. We view it as a positive response. Obviously, when you're dealing with these details on START, when you're dealing…

Brazilians have shown their earnestness and willingness to approach the issues pending on the bilateral agenda.

Let me propose this toast to the lasting friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Brazil.

Thank you all very, very much for what you're doing.

May God bless the Federative Republic of Brazil.

We keep going in increments. We're going to try. They're going to be in touch now. I think our U.S. policy--we've got to hammer out maybe a detail or two in light of this letter. But yes, that's exactly what we want to do, is to get it…