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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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Jul 11, 1990

Introduction of ARMs, therefore, would increase Federal costs.

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Jul 11, 1990

Your intense devotion to your faith and traditions have made you messengers of hope.

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Jul 11, 1990

Together, we ask your prayers, Your All Holiness, that God will guide us in our efforts for peace.

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Jul 11, 1990

These loans are also objectionable because they would be made from a Fund intended to be used for hospitalized veterans.

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Jul 11, 1990

I cherish the Greek-American legacy of putting family values first.

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Jul 11, 1990

This readjustment benefit should not be provided to persons already in civilian life whose military service did not limit their ability to finance the purchase of a home.

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Jul 11, 1990

We are especially blessed to be part of this historic journey.

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Jul 10, 1990

The House is urged not to allow such an action to affect adversely an otherwise generally acceptable bill.

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Jul 10, 1990

At a time of fiscal constraint, the Administration believes that such an increase is inadvisable.

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Jul 10, 1990

You know, I really do believe that you've shown the world what Houston pride is all about.

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Jul 10, 1990

You set the background for a highly successful and very important meeting between these countries.

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Jul 10, 1990

Tax System Modernization is a major Presidential initiative which will define the tax administration environment for the following decade.

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Jul 10, 1990

There is hereby established the 'President's Commission on the Federal Appointment Process.'

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Jul 10, 1990

Should the House pass the bill without OMB/OIRA funding, the President's senior advisors would have no alternative but to recommend a veto of this bill.

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Jul 10, 1990

You know, Houston, in my view, has always been a clean city; but thanks to the people of Clean Houston, this volunteer effort, this city sparkles.

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Jul 10, 1990

Thank you all, for all you have done to make this summit such a success.

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Jul 10, 1990

And so, it's this celebration that tops off 3 days -- I would say 3 historic days -- for the people of Houston and, indeed, for the people of the world.

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Jul 9, 1990

We reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental principles we seek to realize in our own societies.

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Jul 9, 1990

We believe an important step toward achieving such a treaty was made in the recent U.S.-Soviet agreement on destruction and non-production of chemical weapons.

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Jul 9, 1990

We are determined not to allow terrorists to remain unpunished, but to see them brought to justice in accordance with international law and national legislation.

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Jul 9, 1990

We further endorse the EC's call for all states to apply IAEA safeguards on as universal a basis as possible.

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Jul 9, 1990

We hope that these discussions will contribute to the achievement of as broad a consensus as possible in favor of an equitable and stable non-proliferation regime.

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Jul 9, 1990

We salute the men and women around the world whose courage and wisdom have inspired and brought about the historic advances of democracy.

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Jul 9, 1990

We demand that those governments which provide support to terrorists end such support immediately.

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