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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.
Science Foundation April 17, 1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to send you the annual report of the National Science Foundation for Fiscal Year 1990. This report describes research supported by the Foundation in the…
Nicaragua April 17, 1991 President Bush. It gives me great pleasure to welcome to the United States a woman of courage, a leader of conviction, a person of morality and vision: Mrs. Violeta Chamorro, President of Nicaragua. We stand here…
President Bush. Ladies and gentlemen, we can get all this out of the way early. It is a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this evening an extraordinary leader of honor, compassion, and courage. With the greatest admiration…
What comes first is taking care of these people that have been deprived of their homes and that are terrified and also that are suffering very much.
States Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement April 16, 1991 Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy Subject: Presidential Determination on Proposed Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of…
Energy Cooperation Agreement April 16, 1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b), (d)), the…
Each agency shall implement outreach programs to reduce petroleum fuel usage by Federal employees.
Each agency occupying space in Federal buildings shall implement the applicable rules and regulations regarding Federal property and energy management.
To assure the purchase of energy efficient goods and products, each agency shall select for procurement those energy consuming goods which are the most life cycle cost-effective.
Achieving these important and ambitious goals is part of our strategy for enhancing our overall energy security.
Each agency operating 300 or more motor vehicles shall develop a plan to reduce gasoline and diesel consumption.
In you we saw the exhilarating victory of democracy, of that glorious new breeze that, in one amazing year, swept out oppression and dictatorship from Prague to Managua.
I encourage all Americans to join in observing these occasions with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
The savings come from reduced energy use in Federal buildings and facilities, fuel savings in the whole Federal vehicle fleet, increased reliance on alternative fuels and alternative-fueled vehicles, and use of other energy-efficient…
Achievements such as the ones described here are the basis for much of our Nation's strength.
Each agency shall ensure that the new Federal building is designed and constructed to comply with the energy performance standards.
This order is a component, an important component, of the national energy strategy.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome to the United States a woman of courage, a leader of conviction, a person of morality and vision: Mrs. Violeta Chamorro, President of Nicaragua.
Each agency shall review its procedures used to acquire utility and other related services.
I'm very pleased to sign this Executive order today that directs all the Federal Agencies to take whatever appropriate action is necessary to reduce their energy use by at least 20 percent by the year 2000.
It is a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this evening an extraordinary leader of honor, compassion, and courage.
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