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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 8, 1991

Our recent success in the Gulf has renewed Americans' belief in themselves.

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Apr 8, 1991

Enactment of this legislation would add to the end of year pay-as-you-go requirement.

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Apr 7, 1991

Texas April 7, 1991 Dr. Payne, thank you, sir. Barbara and I are delighted to be here on this very special day of National Day of Thanksgiving. Almost as soon as the peace was shattered in the Gulf last August, prayers for peace began at…

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Apr 7, 1991

of Mexico in Houston, Texas April 7, 1991 President Bush. Well, as always, it is a great pleasure to meet with my good friend President Carlos Salinas. He's en route to Canada for a state visit. But this refueling stop has given us a…

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Apr 7, 1991

I say to them: You all come to Dallas and see the Voice of Hope Ministries for yourself.

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Apr 7, 1991

You are real-life American heroes, and all of us are very, very proud of you.

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Apr 7, 1991

You're darn right. We're going to work; we're going all-out on that. And I'll have a little more to say about that later on. It is priority for the United States, the United States Government. And I'm going to do everything I can with the…

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Apr 6, 1991

It is a priority for the United States, the United States Government.

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Apr 6, 1991

Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991 April 6, 1991 I am pleased to sign into law S. 725, the ``Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991.'' This legislation authorizes the…

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Apr 6, 1991

We should thank God Almighty for men and women who will risk their lives to save the lives of others.

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Apr 6, 1991

We are grateful for the long-awaited liberation of tiny Kuwait and the end of the terror rendered upon the Kuwaiti people.

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Apr 6, 1991

I'm going to do everything I can with the Congress to get this approved.

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Apr 6, 1991

It is the time to give thanks to God, not for winning the war but for helping us to do what was right.

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Apr 5, 1991

I am pleased to sign into law S. 725, the 'Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991.'

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Apr 5, 1991

It's not that we don't--the other side of your question was, or is it because the window is closing with no progress-- and it's not that, either. It's a follow-on to an earlier trip. And of course, it has this dimension now of assistance…

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