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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 3, 1991

Well, thank you very much, Governor Romer. And what I really wanted to do is to come over and join my colleagues from the Department of Education--particularly our Secretary--in thanking this busy and distinguished group of Governors who…

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Jun 3, 1991

I am confident that this appointment will be well-received by your many friends on both sides of the aisle of the United States Senate, of the Congress, and certainly by the American people.

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Jun 3, 1991

Their efforts set the stage for an airlift over the weekend of May 24th which brought freedom for one of history's most remarkable people, the Ethiopian Jews.

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Jun 3, 1991

And at this moment, we are considering any number of ideas to foster democratic reform, to foster economic change in the Soviet Union.

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Jun 3, 1991

It succeeded, in less than 24 hours, in carrying more than 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to new lives in Israel.

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Jun 3, 1991

We view that decision as a commitment to the democratic process and hope that all Ethiopian political parties and groups in Ethiopia will take advantage of this opportunity to help build a pluralistic future for their country.

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Jun 3, 1991

And Dick, I just can't tell you what a fantastic job, in my view, you have done.

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Jun 3, 1991

This year it grew stronger, and prospects for the Falashas' departure to Israel were jeopardized.

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Jun 3, 1991

We have an important role in leading and defining a new world order in which the United States and the Soviet Union continue to work cooperatively for the betterment of mankind.

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Jun 3, 1991

I know that he's the right man to represent the United States in this fantastic period of change in the Soviet Union.

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Jun 3, 1991

I salute the contribution which all of them have made to this tremendous success in removing the Ethiopian Jews from harm's way and reuniting them with their loved ones in Israel.

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Jun 3, 1991

It is with great pleasure that I transmit this report on the Nation's achievements in aeronautics and space during 1989 and 1990.

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Jun 3, 1991

I also salute your efforts to bring peace and democracy to that country, to Ethiopia.

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Jun 3, 1991

I want to just take this opportunity before the Cabinet to thank him.

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Jun 3, 1991

I am pleased that he has agreed to remain in office through at least the end of July.

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Jun 3, 1991

And I'm very proud that he will be our representative to the Soviet Union during this important, I would say, critical period.

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Jun 3, 1991

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with section 403(j)(1) of title 37 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:Section 403(a) of…

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Jun 3, 1991

Thank you very, very much for that welcome. Listen, I should be the one clapping to thank you all for the fantastic support that NFIB has given to this administration as we work towards common goals. First, let me thank John Sloan not just…

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Jun 3, 1991

Our mission must be to provide stability in aeronautics and space leadership in an ever-changing international environment.

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Jun 3, 1991

The years 1989 and 1990 were successful ones for the U.S. aeronautics and space programs.

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