We're delighted that you came down here -- a good, relaxed evening and a beautiful night at the White House.
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.
All Americans have my best wishes for a safe and happy Independence Day.
This humanitarian action is a farsighted, significant step that will improve the atmosphere for progress in our bilateral relations.
And so, if we have to look under rocks to find these white-collar criminals, then we will leave no stone unturned.
It is your sacred duty to right these wrongs, to stand up for the vulnerable against the unscrupulous, the guileless against the conniving.
I am grateful to each and every one of you that is fighting hard to bring these people to justice.
These prosecutions are the result of a determined effort, an effort which we are boosting with 202 FBI agents, 100 more FBI accounting technicians, and 118 more United States attorneys.
And when it comes to civil action, we have sought restitution to protect taxpayers through tens of thousands of civil suits leveled against S&L executives, owners, and borrowers.
Among cases involving abuse of HUD contracts, the Department of Justice has already obtained 65 convictions this fiscal year.
We want to allow the use of court-approved wiretaps in investigating bank fraud.
We will not rest until the cheats and the chiselers and the charlatans spend a large chunk of their lives behind the bars of a Federal prison.
White-collar crime is not as dramatic as violent crime, but white-collar crime still ruins lives, and it murders the fondest dreams of whole families.
I have determined that actual or foreseeable reductions in U.S. tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers resulting from multilateral negotiations are satisfactorily reciprocated by the Republic of Hungary.
I have further found that a satisfactory balance of concessions in trade and services has been maintained during the life of the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Hungary.
The Treaty will remain a vital instrument for ensuring the freedom and security of our two nations and promoting peace and prosperity throughout the world.
We are partners for peace, and the foundation of our partnership is the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.
A constitutional amendment is needed to ensure that the Nation's flag is protected in an appropriate manner.
I am submitting to you this bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question.
Such progress would not have been possible but for the framework for peace and stability that the Treaty has provided.
On this historic day 30 years ago, representatives of the United States and Japan exchanged instruments of ratification and put into effect the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.
It takes a 12-man effort and more to bring home the title 2 years in a row.
Bill Davidson and General Manager McCloskey and, of course, Coach Daly and all the proud members of the Pistons, we're very proud of you.
You've become only the third team in pro basketball history to win the NBA championship back to back.





