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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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May 22, 1991

Well, in the most serious vein, I love coping with the problems in foreign affairs, and I'm determined to see this program that we're working on in education--we call it America 2000--be a success. We've got to do better in education…

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May 22, 1991

Yes, but I'm wondering in the schools. He meant in school, didn't he? I don't know; I'm embarrassed to say I don't know what the programs are they're into. But I sure love to see them learn stuff. They all fool around with computers. I…

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May 22, 1991

Yes, I'd--well, one of them is 14, and maybe he would be advanced a little more. We've got one who is--we've got them all ages. But I hope that someday the schools they go to will have this kind of innovative program.

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May 22, 1991

I am absolutely convinced that that would spur job-creating investment in our economy.

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May 22, 1991

I transmit herewith the Annual Report of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for Fiscal Year 1990 and the Inventory of Federal Funds Distributed to Public Telecommunications Entities by Federal Departments and Agencies: Fiscal Year…

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May 22, 1991

I want to just clear the record here -- it's not directly come under the heading of the Retail Federation, but I want to sign a civil rights bill this year.

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May 22, 1991

I understand the difficulties Hungary faces in transforming its economy.

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May 22, 1991

I think it's a very important step for our neighbors to the south and, hopefully, for Europe as well.

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May 22, 1991

I think there's a real possibility still that he might be in London in some way or another.

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May 22, 1991

These decisions are not easy, but he's been at the forefront of planning for this critical restructuring.

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May 22, 1991

The confidence I have in him is reflected in the confidence the men and women of our Armed Forces have in General Powell.

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May 22, 1991

It is a wonderfully exciting story about democracy and free markets.

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May 22, 1991

I like to do--you've got a good man over here, hoping he's a teacher. You did a great job. Thanks a lot. It made it much more interesting this way. Thank you all. Good luck. Nice to see you. Reporter. Mr. President?

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May 22, 1991

Paul, Minnesota May 22, 1991 Thank you, Governor. Let me just say I'm here to--thank you very, very much. I'm here to talk about education. But with that North Stars introduction, let me put it this way: they took it on the chin last…

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May 22, 1991

Condemn it. The most brutal thing we've ever seen. It was without any moral underpinning. The whole world rose up against him. Do you remember, he tried to say it's him against--the Arabs against the United States? But the United Nations…

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May 22, 1991

No press conference. Let me explain something to you guys in the class. The press--these ones you see--now, you'll see him on Channel 4 tonight. No, on NBC tonight. So, you watch. And their job is to ask me questions and for me to give…

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May 22, 1991

I like that kind of travel. I loved coming out here today. I love getting out of the White House, and I love that. And I like listening to you guys. You say, well, I wonder whether he's just putting this on or whether he's acting or…

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May 21, 1991

We can begin today by pulling up the anchor and hoisting the sails.

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