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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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Apr 28, 1991

We are killing ourselves trying to get this done, and we are going to continue to work with the Democrats in the Congress -- Republicans.

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Apr 26, 1991

of State James A. Baker's Mother April 26, 1991 The President called Secretary Baker this morning to express his condolences on the death of his mother. The President and Mrs. Bush share in the Secretary's loss and are deeply saddened. The…

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Apr 25, 1991

Refugees from Tibet and Burma April 25, 1991 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended Pursuant to section 2(b)(2) of the…

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Apr 25, 1991

Requests for Iraqi Refugees April 25, 1991 The President today transmitted to Congress a request for FY 1991 supplemental appropriations for the Department of State and the Agency for International Development (AID) and language provisions…

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Apr 24, 1991

Abraham Lincoln said, 'I will study and prepare myself, and someday my chance will come.'

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Apr 24, 1991

I hereby order that the following actions be taken immediately to implement the sequestrations and reductions determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as set forth in his report dated April 25, 1991.

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Apr 24, 1991

I intend to add Czechoslovakia to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences.

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Apr 24, 1991

A new generation of heroes, with the good values you learn from disciplined determination.

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Apr 24, 1991

I have determined to continue to review the status of such worker rights in Bangladesh, El Salvador, and Syria.

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Apr 24, 1991

Faith and prayer are as important to guiding the conduct of nations as they are to individuals.

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Apr 24, 1991

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Czechoslovakia as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP.

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Apr 24, 1991

I have determined that Benin, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Nepal have taken or are taking steps to afford internationally recognized worker rights.

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Apr 24, 1991

You have some pretty impressive partners, too, who will also have a big role to play in reaching our education goals -- private businesses.

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Apr 24, 1991

I hereby designate refugees from Tibet and Burma as qualifying for assistance under section 2(b)(2) of that Act.

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Apr 24, 1991

You've shown great things can be achieved by commitment, by perseverance, hard work, and teamwork.

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Apr 24, 1991

I have also determined that it is appropriate to waive the application of section 504(c) of the 1974 Act with respect to certain eligible articles from certain beneficiary developing countries.

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Apr 24, 1991

I also intend to suspend indefinitely Sudan from its status as a GSP beneficiary for failure to comply with section 502(b)(7) of the 1974 Act concerning internationally recognized worker rights.

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Apr 24, 1991

You've proven -- and now we'll all act to continue to prove -- that together we can do great things.

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Apr 24, 1991

I have determined that the limitation provided for in subsection 504(c)(1)(B) of the 1974 Act should not apply with respect to certain eligible articles.

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Apr 24, 1991

Djibouti and an Exchange With Reporters April 24, 1991 President Bush. There comes a time when nations must decide whether to allow aggression to go unchallenged. And the decision is never easy for any country, large or small. But today I…

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Apr 24, 1991

President Hassan Gouled Aptidon of Djibouti April 24, 1991 The President held a meeting and working lunch today for President Hassan Gouled Aptidon of Djibouti. The two Presidents discussed bilateral and regional issues including the…

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Apr 24, 1991

Honor to Corporal Freddie Stowers April 24, 1991 Welcome to the White House. I salute the Vice President and Mrs. Quayle, and Secretary Cheney, other members of our Cabinet, General Vuono, distinguished Members of Congress who are with us…

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Apr 23, 1991

Dear Bob: (Dear George:) Six months ago, the Administration and a bipartisan majority in the Congress agreed to separate Social Security from the Federal budget. The advocates of this action argued that this separation was necessary to…

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