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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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Jun 20, 1990

Today is a proud day for the Pistons; it's one for the record books.

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Jun 20, 1990

I hereby determine that the waiver of section 231A(a)(1) with respect to Nicaragua, permitting the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to insure, reinsure, guaranty, and finance projects in Nicaragua, is in the national economic…

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Jun 20, 1990

Once again, my sincere congratulations to you, to the city of Detroit, the home of the world champion Pistons.

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Jun 19, 1990

By way of example, look first at foreign policy, where naturally, the liberal Democrats want us to make reckless defense cuts.

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Jun 19, 1990

I can't tell you how fortunate the country is to have Admiral Truly lead NASA through these very exciting times.

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Jun 19, 1990

Guy Hunt is the right Governor to lead Alabama in the nineties.

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Jun 19, 1990

We want to eliminate loopholes that allow these, the worst criminals, to escape just punishment.

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Jun 19, 1990

America should not accept second place to any nation when it comes to education and the quality of the education for our kids.

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Jun 19, 1990

I intend to nominate John N. Raudabaugh to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Jun 18, 1990

I recommend that the Senate consider this treaty as soon as possible and give its advice and consent to ratification of the treaty.

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Jun 18, 1990

This treaty is the first to be transmitted to the Senate under my initiative to strengthen economic relations with East European countries.

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Jun 17, 1990

Pending the outcome of the budget summit, more appropriate levels for this bill would be the current funding levels.

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Jun 17, 1990

Inclusion of such unnecessary new projects and this new level of spending will threaten the President's approval of the bill.

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Jun 17, 1990

There is no factual or legal basis for granting the Zuni Tribe special treatment by retroactively recognizing their land title.

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Jun 17, 1990

Advancing this Energy and Water Appropriations bill under H. Res. 413 is simply not consistent with expressions of concern about the need for serious attention to the deficit through bipartisan negotiations at the 'summit.'

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Jun 17, 1990

Executive Order No. 12691, which established the Committee, is revoked.

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Jun 14, 1990

The key you carry with you will be the English language -- what Paul calls the language of commerce and understanding.

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