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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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Feb 21, 1991

Full compliance with the Security Council resolutions has been a consistent and necessary demand of the international community.

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Feb 21, 1991

Saddam Hussein of Iraq on the Persian Gulf Conflict February 21, 1991 Let me just read a few sentences in response to Saddam Hussein's speech. The statement by Saddam Hussein this morning is disappointing. He repeats the same invective and…

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Feb 20, 1991

Prince Henrik, and ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed a pleasure for Barbara and me to salute Queen Margrethe II, the heir to a thousand-year-old monarchy and the head of state of our very close friend and ally Denmark. We honor her…

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Feb 20, 1991

Control Agreements February 20, 1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) In accordance with section 38 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act as amended by section 3(b) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Amendments Act of 1987 (22…

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Feb 20, 1991

Let me welcome you back to the United States of America. Your own motto aptly describes your role, ``God's help, the people's love, Denmark's strength.'' It's a privilege to greet you as an ally and a friend. You and Prince Henrik were…

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Feb 20, 1991

I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in recognition of the enduring friendship between the United States and Portugal.

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Feb 19, 1991

I think we can rely on the most remarkable source of power that the world has ever seen, and that's the American people.

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Feb 19, 1991

Every American will benefit from the policies that we're laying out here today.

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Feb 19, 1991

Concerning the Abolition of Forced Labor February 19, 1991 To the Senate of the United States: The Convention (No. 105) Concerning the Abolition of Forced Labor, adopted by the International Labor Conference at Geneva on June 25, 1957, was…

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Feb 18, 1991

Meeting With Foreign Minister `Aziz of Iraq February 18, 1991 President Bush appreciates having received a summary account from President Mikhail Gorbachev of his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq `Aziz. The Soviets have asked that…

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Feb 18, 1991

The traffic fatality rate was 2.2 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, the lowest in history and down 33 percent since 1980.

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Feb 18, 1991

The progress we have made is, of course, no consolation to the relatives and friends of the 45,500 people who lost their lives in traffic accidents in 1989.

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Feb 16, 1991

It is my hope that when this is over we will have kicked, for once and for all, the so-called Vietnam syndrome.

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Feb 16, 1991

The American people are strongly in support not only of the troops but of these objectives.

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Feb 15, 1991

From Kuwait February 15, 1991 We have not yet examined a full official text of the Revolutionary Command Council's statement, but it clearly contains conditions for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait. The United Nations Security Council…

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Feb 15, 1991

No, they're all--the ones we've talked to are all solid and got on this thing the minute they saw the declaration coming out of Baghdad, pronounced it--it was an initiative--pronounced it dead on arrival because there wasn't anything new…

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Feb 15, 1991

Oh, there's no evidence of any withdrawal. I mean, as I said down in Washington, it's a cruel ploy. What he did was reiterate some conditions and add some new ones. And it's totally unacceptable to everybody. You know, my heart goes out to…

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Feb 15, 1991

Thank you very much. Thank you, and please forgive me for keeping you waiting. First, let me pay my respects to Secretary Watkins and to Dr. Bromley and to NASA's very able Administrator, Admiral Truly. Before talking about the subject at…

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Feb 15, 1991

I don't know. It doesn't mean compliance with the United Nations resolutions. Until that happens, regrettably, there will not be a cessation of hostilities. There will be no pause, there will be no cease-fire, there will be no reliving…

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Feb 15, 1991

Massachusetts February 15, 1991 Listen, I came up here to thank you guys, but thank you for that warm welcome. And Reverend Gomes, thank you, sir, for that lovely prayer, so fitting tribute to those who are serving overseas and those…

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