George H.W. Bush

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

No. We crossed every ``t'' and signed a treaty. Then we had a little problem on interpretation. That's very different. What I'm saying is we've got to narrow down these major issues to get them to agreement. But there's a step then between…

Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 17, 1991 Thank you, Bob Kasten and Eva, great to be with you. I am so pleased to see an early supporter and great friend of mine who has certainly done a wonderful job in this State, and that is your outstanding…

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.

Well, we're going to analyze it carefully. The law, our law, says lift the sanctions when these four out of five conditions are complied with. So, we have to----

It's a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this extraordinary President, Fernando Collor de Mello.

The Enterprise for the Americas Initiative can help make this goal a reality.

We can have real criminal law reform without hollow gestures.

Let Brent respond to that. [Laughter] Note: The exchange took place in the morning while the President was en route from Los Angeles, CA, to Grand Junction, CO. The following persons were referred to: President Mikhail Gorbachev of the…

I'm just delighted you're here, sir.

Americans are proud to call you our friend.

We are determined to treat our common challenges as opportunities.

America stands by your side as you tackle Brazil's most pressing issues.

What a day. What a magnificent day. Thank you very, very much, Governor Romer, and all of you. Let me just say at the outset, I wish all of you--not all at the same time--but all of you could have been riding in that limousine from the…

I know we care a lot.

The people simply don't understand this.

This action would permit current abuses of the postal rate subsidy to continue.

I'm a little more optimistic about it.

I wouldn't say breakthrough, but I think it's progress.

Then we had a little problem on interpretation.

Learning involves ambition and imagination.

This would result in 513 fewer staff years being added to the Collection Program for accounts receivable work.

I think President Gorbachev would like that.