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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 18, 1991

No. We just met for 45 minutes, and then we'll be meeting again, either today or tomorrow. But I responded to a question down either in Bermuda or in Martinique, where I said that there is reason to be hopeful. And I think he found not…

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Mar 18, 1991

I am pleased to transmit herewith a report of the activities of the United States Government in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies during calendar year 1989.

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Mar 18, 1991

It's a great honor to receive this. And it's a special honor for me to receive it from you, a man I admire greatly. Thank you, sir, very very much. Dr. Wiesel. And this is the citation. Dear Mr. President: At another time, in another age…

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Mar 18, 1991

No plans yet. It's not set. Note: Dr. Elie Wiesel, founder of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, spoke at 10:10 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, President Bush referred to Secretary of State James A. Baker…

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Mar 18, 1991

Well, there will be some U.N. action this week, I think, or certainly U.N. consultation is already beginning. But we've got to work out between the coalition partners, get common ground between the coalition partners. But broadly speaking…

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Mar 17, 1991

Carolina March 17, 1991 Thank you all. Thank you all very, very much. Thank you, Governor Campbell, thank you so very much. And thank you all for that warm welcome. Mayor Creech, thank you, sir. The City Council Chairman Gray, I thank you…

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Mar 17, 1991

It is expected that full payment depends, in part, on U.S. determination of costs and billing.

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Mar 17, 1991

Numerous changes are taking place in South Africa and it is necessary to keep working for this change to continue.

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Mar 17, 1991

While people are thinking peace, we ought to try to move forward now.

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Mar 16, 1991

And let this new spirit in our country give proper recognition to the Vietnam veterans.

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Mar 16, 1991

Our success in the war showed that we take a backseat to no one when it comes to courage, ingenuity, dedication to principle.

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Mar 15, 1991

I'd love to see them improve relations with the State of Israel.

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Mar 15, 1991

We now have a renewed Western credibility -- certainly coalition force credibility.

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Mar 14, 1991

I am pleased to nominate William G. Curran, Jr. to be U.S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

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Mar 13, 1991

May I add one point to that--just an observation. Not only has the United States got better relations with Mexico than ever, but Canada has demonstrated a keen interest always--historic--in this hemisphere. Recently joined the OAS. Been of…

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Mar 13, 1991

On the trade agreement we are going to push very hard to get what we call Fast Track authority with the Congress. It is in the interest of the United States of America; it is in our own interest to go forward, say nothing about the…

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Mar 13, 1991

I've already expressed myself in terms of our continued support for [United Nations Security Council Resolutions] 242 and 338 that address themselves to that question. So, we are not backing off from that. But I think that we have a real…

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Mar 13, 1991

I will continue to deal with the President of the Soviet Union. That is the Government that's accredited, and that is the Government with which the United States Government will deal. We have had many, many contacts with leaders of the…

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Mar 13, 1991

I would say that there's very few of us know exactly what they did say to Secretary Baker.

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