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George H.W. Bush

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George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.

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Jun 11, 1991

Well, yes, some are doing certain things better than we are. In Japan and Korea, the parents are actively involved in their children's schools--I'd say more so than here. Students do much more homework. This will go over well down there in…

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Jun 11, 1991

Let there be no -- this administration for this President, strong.

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Jun 11, 1991

I hereby designate the week of June 10 through June 16, 1991, as Pediatric AIDS Awareness Week.

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Jun 11, 1991

Let there be no doubt about it, he has the full support of this administration.

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Jun 11, 1991

Thank you for that kind introduction and for your generous comments about our approach to education. And I'll tell you, the Points of Light concept, something new with us--we're trying to put some focus on it. But believe me, it is taking…

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Jun 10, 1991

The mission of the B - 2 is deterrence: nuclear deterrence, conventional deterrence, deterrence all across the spectrum.

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Jun 10, 1991

All levels of government — Federal, State, and local — must increase investment in the Nation's transportation infrastructure.

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Jun 10, 1991

We cannot allow the House actions that would terminate this vital program to stand.

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Jun 10, 1991

Studies show that these subsidies often undesirably inflate the transit wage structure and extend inefficient transit service to low-use suburban areas.

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Jun 10, 1991

The advertising they've produced has helped stem the tide of illegal use of drugs.

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Jun 10, 1991

This is priority, not simply to the administration but, in my view, to the country.

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Jun 10, 1991

The success of the F - 117 is a tribute to those men and women who could see -- even in the seventies -- the potential of Stealth.

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Jun 10, 1991

Unless these concerns are addressed, the President's senior advisors would recommend that the President veto the bill.

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Jun 10, 1991

The United States will meet the Soviet request for up to $1.5 billion in credit guarantees toward the purchase of American agricultural products.

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Jun 10, 1991

Your chapters and members have served communities nationwide.

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Jun 10, 1991

You have enhanced the Points of Light Foundation, donating millions and millions of dollars a year in multimedia public service announcements.

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Jun 10, 1991

I express to President Gorbachev my continued interest in collaborating on a long-term effort to improve the food distribution system in the U.S.S.R.

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Jun 10, 1991

I think the advertising community can show these nations how to transform information swiftly and creatively.

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Jun 10, 1991

The President's decision reflects the administration's desire to promote a continued positive evolution in the U.S.-Soviet relationship.

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