May 9, 1991
I view this degree as a very high honor from an institution for which I have unlimited respect.
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 9, 1991
I have sought, and will continue to seek, a line-item veto to prevent such embarrassments and protect the American people from injudicious appropriation.
May 9, 1991
The common thread of commitment, individual commitment, runs through all successful efforts to solve our most intractable problems.
May 9, 1991
Though I felt after studying the question that I had the inherent power to commit our forces to battle after the U.N. resolution, I solicited congressional support before committing our forces to the Gulf war.
May 8, 1991
President Vytautus Landsbergis of Lithuania and Prime Ministers Ivars Godmanis of Latvia and Edgar Savisaar of Estonia May 8, 1991 The President met today with President Landsbergis of Lithuania, Prime Minister Godmanis of Latvia, and…
May 8, 1991
I am offended, frankly, by some of the advertising I've seen that I honestly find discriminatory.
May 8, 1991
The policy would permit, for example, travel on military aircraft to attend to the serious illness of a close relative.
May 8, 1991
States Ports May 8, 1991 The President today announced a major revision in U.S. port access policy which will provide access for commercial cargo, passenger, fishing, and fishing support vessels of the countries of Eastern Europe to all…
May 7, 1991
I believe Bill Webster has demonstrated the value of an intelligence organization that is professionally directed and purposely committed.
May 7, 1991
This policy change is designed to facilitate the development of trade between the U.S. and the countries of Eastern Europe.
May 7, 1991
Look, I've always felt that when people are hungry or need support as it relates to food and nourishment, that we ought to try to help.
May 7, 1991
It represents another step by the U.S. in discarding cold war restrictions.
May 7, 1991
The United States hopes that all parties to these negotiations could be flexible and pragmatic in order to reach a just and lasting resolution of the problem.
May 7, 1991
Bill will be leaving Federal service after 26 years on the Federal Bench, as Director of the FBI, and as Director of the CIA.
May 7, 1991
No such study of the Niobrara or the Missouri river segments has been conducted.
May 7, 1991
I have no complaints whatsoever about the quality of our intelligence.
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