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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.
I really have nothing to say in addition to what I said yesterday, but I just want to welcome you on this beautiful--what a day out there. Fantastic. It is so beautiful. We're going off to this graduation there, the first graduation speech…
Just general--kind of theory--life its own self, as my friend Dan Jenkins would say. Try to stay awake, Lori [Lori Santos, United Press International]. ``Life Its Own Self.'' [Laughter] Did you ever read, you know, his book? But…
Ask him. He's following instructions, as I've said. But this would be considered clearly an official trip, any time you go out like this.
I don't know. I didn't see that, and that's certainly not official policy. But certainly we want these people's lives to be protected against this violence that's been wrought on them for many, many years. It's been going on forever, and…
President Duderstadt, thank you all very much. Thank you for that warm welcome. I want to salute the president, salute Governor and Mrs. John Engler, Representatives of the Congress--Pursell, Upton, and Vander Jagt, and distinguished…
Well, that's all right. Note: The exchange began at 8:45 a.m. while the President was en route to Ann Arbor, MI. In his remarks, the President referred to author Dan Jenkins; Richard L. Armitage, Special Negotiator for the future status of…
No, but we're very close to coming out with these changes that I've said would be forthcoming. Alaska Oilspill Reparations
I wouldn't phrase it that way. I've always said that we were not interested in a dismembered or fractionated Iraq. That's not our--I made that so very clear from the very beginning that there shouldn't be any question about that one.
President Bush is relaxed, comfortable, and having dinner with Mrs. Bush in his room at Bethesda Naval Hospital this evening. He is in good spirits and the doctors' reports are very positive. President Bush developed atrial fibrillation…
Well, I don't really have a judgment on that. I mean, I think that both sides now agree to just go and try to litigate, and that's, in a sense, too bad. But on the other hand, that's their right. The State has a right to call it as they…
We've told them that there are certain -- a point beyond which we cannot go.
Thank you, Governor, and thank all of you. Bertha was telling me you've been out there in the rain for 2 hours. That's beyond the call of duty, as we say over there--as General Schwarzkopf would say. But let me just say how pleased I am to…
Bangladesh May 3, 1991 The President has sent a message to Prime Minister Zia of Bangladesh expressing his condolences and those of the American people on the horrible devastation caused by the recent cyclone. Our hearts go out in…
I've always said that we were not interested in a dismembered or fractionated Iraq.
I am delighted to send warm greetings to all those celebrating Cinco de Mayo. As you recall the events of the Battle of Puebla, it is fitting that you pay tribute to the brave individuals whose tenacious love of freedom helped to secure…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) In accordance with Public Law 95-384 (92 Stat. 739; 22 U.S.C. 2373(c)), I am submitting to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question. This report covers the…
But it's going--he's making some progress, and I wish I could share with you what it is. But when you're dealing in negotiations that are this sensitive, there are some things that are better kept on a quiet track. I'm just hopeful that we…
Well, we'll have to stay tuned to get the answer to that one. But, obviously, we want people talking to each other. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Powell
Never mind. [Laughter] Get out of here. [Laughter] You're history, Helen. Out of here. [Laughter] You talk about making command decisions? Out. [Laughter] Note: The President spoke at 1:20 p.m. in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. In…
Because it's gone on for many, many years, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. And you don't solve a problem of this complexity overnight.
----that could change any minute. I am not pessimistic. I am determined that we are going to be the catalyst in that troubled corner of the world for peace. Problems there have been going on for years. But I had a long talk with the…
Well, I don't think it's closing, but with this respect and credibility that we properly have in that part of the world, I think we're better positioned than we have been anytime in the last years to be this catalyst for peace. But I don't…
I believe these developments provide hope that we are on the right path to completing a draft outline.
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