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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 13, 1991

And I'm old enough to remember, from World War II, Winston Churchill's leadership.

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May 13, 1991

The past year has reaffirmed our alliance of shared principles, our fidelity to democracy and to basic human rights.

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May 13, 1991

We know that you can't lock people behind walls forever when moral conviction uplifts their souls.

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May 13, 1991

Teddy Roosevelt once called our lands and wildlife 'the property of unborn generations.'

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May 13, 1991

He's a good man, and I'm proud to send his name up to the Senate.

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May 13, 1991

We must nurture them, replenish them, as a family would a best friend.

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May 13, 1991

I am very, very grateful to you, Your Majesty, for taking the time to do this;

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May 13, 1991

As such, the Amendment, coupled with the adjustments, will constitute a major step forward in protecting public health and the environment from potential adverse effects of stratospheric ozone depletion.

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May 13, 1991

I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, an Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

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May 13, 1991

The Gulf war has once again raised the specter of chemical weapons and demonstrated that unscrupulous regimes can and will threaten innocent populations with these weapons of terror so long as we permit them to exist. These stark events…

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May 12, 1991

Thus, it is fitting that the theme of this year's World Trade Week be 'Exports: Generating Jobs for Americans.'

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May 12, 1991

Open markets and the free movement of goods, services, and capital across international borders are vital to economic growth.

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May 12, 1991

The message of World Trade Week, 1991, is that exports and open markets are vital to future U.S. economic growth.

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May 12, 1991

The United States unconditionally commits itself to the destruction of all our stocks of chemical weapons within 10 years of entry into force.

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May 12, 1991

Virginia May 12, 1991 President Harvey, Senator Warner, and Congressman Bateman, and members of the university administration, and especially the class of 1991. May I thank the class president, Carvel Lewis, for his remarks; pay my…

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May 10, 1991

Princeton, New Jersey May 10, 1991 Thank you all very much. This is indeed for me an honor. And the last time, save one, that I was on this campus, I was not treated quite so hospitably. [Laughter] It was out at the baseball diamond, I…

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May 9, 1991

That's for sure. The Secretary-General. I think the stations in Iraq are properly settled, but I think we have to be patient.

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May 9, 1991

Thank you very much. And some of that has to do, I think, with my fibrillating heart--[laughter]--but it's all right. I just came back from Bethesda and really got a wonderful report. I won't go into the clinical assessment, but it's…

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May 9, 1991

It is a great privilege for Barbara and me to be up with you today.

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