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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 10, 1991

Well, please be seated. Kids, it's great to be with you. And you ought to be very happy that I'm here because you don't have to be in school working hard, you see. [Laughter] To all those who handled the arrangements for a complex visit…

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Apr 10, 1991

And the United States is in lockstep with Europe in terms of our approach to helping these unfortunate people that are being victimized by this brutal dictator in Baghdad.

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Apr 10, 1991

We're going to help these refugees, and please don't try to make a difference where there isn't any.

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Apr 10, 1991

We'll be discussing that and a wide array of other questions.

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Apr 9, 1991

Pat Saiki's going to be their advocate, their tough, smart advocate.

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Apr 9, 1991

Teaching, she says, is the 'impact of mind upon mind, and heart upon heart.'

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Apr 9, 1991

I know she's going to help show all of us how we can work together.

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Apr 9, 1991

At the outset of this meeting I just want to thank all the business leaders for being here. And I particularly want to thank Ambassadors Brock and Strauss. This fight for a free-trade agreement--the Fast Track extension--it protects the…

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Apr 9, 1991

Right here in a classroom in West Virginia, the world comes to you.

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Apr 8, 1991

Our challenge now is to shape the revolution that we started to make the 21st century the next American century.

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Apr 8, 1991

I will do everything I can possibly do, working with the Congress, to get this Fast Track authority passed.

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Apr 8, 1991

Ministries in Dallas, Texas April 8, 1991 Let me just say Barbara and I are delighted to be here. In the first place, I want to salute all at the Dallas Naval Air Station, and say it's a pleasure to be back. But today what I wanted to do…

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Apr 8, 1991

Thank you all very much. And Miguel, thank you for your leadership for the Greater Houston Partnership. And to all of you who managed to get through security and struggle in here, why--[laughter]--apologies for the delay, but I'm sure glad…

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