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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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Mar 24, 1991

I urge all Americans to join in appropriate ceremonies and activities in honor of the Greek people and Greek independence.

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Mar 24, 1991

During Women's History Month we celebrate the many unique and vital contributions that women have made to our Nation.

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Mar 23, 1991

Thank you very much: Mr. Vice President and members of the Cabinet, members of the congressional leadership, diplomatic corps, special guests. And on this special Gridiron evening, may I single out the members of the Joint Chiefs and the…

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Mar 22, 1991

Through the fog of distant war shines the strength of their devotion.

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Mar 22, 1991

We listened to the plea from the financial side of the Turkish Government.

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Mar 22, 1991

May God bless the families of all those soldiers that we lost in action.

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Mar 22, 1991

Normal relations with the United States cannot be effected with Saddam Hussein still calling the shots, still in power.

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Mar 22, 1991

I've just learned the three words every Iraqi pilot dreaded the most: Cleared for takeoff.

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Mar 22, 1991

Our soldiers and our sailors and our airmen and our marines and our coastguardmen embodied the ideals of honor and bravery and duty and country.

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Mar 22, 1991

Thank you all. Thank you, Bill Carl. It's a pleasure to be here to witness the swearing-in of our new Secretary of Education, Governor Lamar Alexander. To the members of the Cabinet--and I see so many here; distinguished Members of the…

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Mar 22, 1991

Eight years ago, the Strategic Defense Initiative spurred research and development of technologies necessary to defend the United States and our allies from the threat posed by ballistic missiles. Since 1983, SDI has accomplished much…

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Mar 21, 1991

I think that's a matter for Los Angeles. As many of you know, I feel that in many ways he has been an exemplary police chief. He's been out front on doing things for kids. I remember attending the D.A.R.E. program out there with him. I…

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Mar 21, 1991

Today, U.S. forces abroad and U.S. allies live under a growing threat from ballistic missile attack.

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Mar 21, 1991

America's future walks through the doors of our schools every single day.

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Mar 21, 1991

We can do far better in protecting our troops and our friends and allies.

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