Today, I am signing S. 933, the 'Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.'
George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
The Americans with Disabilities Act presents us all with an historic opportunity.
Today we're here to rejoice in and celebrate another 'independence day,' one that is long overdue.
It's been the work of a true coalition, a strong and inspiring coalition of people who have shared both a dream and a passionate determination to make that dream come true.
This legislation is comprehensive because the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities are wide-ranging.
Let me salute, in addition to Mike Sullivan, two former Governors who I just spot out here in the crowd, both friends, both admired Americans -- Governor Cliff Hanson and Martha, and Governor Stan Hathaway -- Stan and Bobbie -- right down…
In the last few months, I've named two Wyoming groups as America's daily Points of Light -- the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and the Yellowstone Recovery Corps.
Education -- it's not a Republican issue or it's not a Democratic issue.
There's a magic in it, a magic that's felt most of all here in Wyoming, the closest State we have to the Old West.
It's great to be here for this 94th Frontier Days, for the 'granddaddy of them all.'
I'm determined to push through an amendment that protects that unique symbol of America -- I emphasize the word unique -- the American flag.
You walk down any street here and ask about the kids, and you want to make the choice -- you want to make it -- about their care.
We're seeing these dramatic changes in the world where totalitarian states are giving way to democracy and freedom.
It's wonderful, watching them get hurled about by bucking broncos, wrestling steers, struggling to ride wild horses.
Finally, let me close with perhaps the greatest Wyoming value of all -- neighborhoods and hearts as big as the open sky.
I have a funny feeling that Wyoming's sons and daughters might understand more than most why I feel so strongly about the flag of the United States.
You want to ensure that parents, not bureaucrats, decide how to care for America's children.





