George H.W. Bush

Getting our fiscal house in order is crucial to our nation's long-term economic health and prosperity.

I don't need any defense.

I will share with the American people my decision when I make the decision.

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.

I am committed to no net loss of wetlands.

What's happened on that is we sent a budget proposal -- some criticized it as having gimmicks.

I believe in what we're trying to do.

I transmit herewith the Protocol signed at Ottawa on January 11, 1988, amending the Treaty on Extradition Between the United States of America and Canada.

It represents an important step in improving law enforcement cooperation and combatting terrorism by excluding from the scope of the political offense exception serious offenses typically committed by terrorists.

Every one of us must confront and condemn racism, anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate not next week, not tomorrow, but right now -- every single one of us.

Ours is an intellectual prosperity, unprecedented in history.

There is no problem in America that is not being solved somewhere.

I herewith report three proposed rescissions totalling $226,883,000.

Put our money where our future is.

The Hate Crime Statistics Act is an important further step toward the protection of all Americans' civil rights.

I do hereby proclaim May 1, 1990, as Loyalty Day and call upon all Americans and patriotic, civic, fraternal, and educational organizations to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies.

I will use this noble office, this bully pulpit, if you will, to speak out against hate and discrimination everywhere it exists.

We want to advance America's tradition of innovation.

We stand at a very interesting time.

We now take pride in knowing that the ideas planted on this soil more than 200 years ago continue to inspire brave hearts in other lands.

I wish you Godspeed, and I'm delighted that a man of your standing is willing to undertake this terribly important assignment.

We are committed to strengthening America's position in science and technology.

Through their continuous efforts to strengthen and enrich our communities, volunteers not only bring hope to others but also renew our faith in the ideals upon which this Nation was founded.

This administration is committed to investing in the future.

And your important agency will play a vital role in nurturing such transformations and in sharing our knowledge and our skills worldwide.