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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 15, 1991

Zalman Shoval of Israel February 15, 1991 Public statements made yesterday by Israeli Ambassador Zalman Shoval criticizing the United States are outrageous and outside the bounds of acceptable behavior by the ambassador of any friendly…

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Feb 14, 1991

Anything less than full compliance with past treaties cannot help but affect our judgment with respect to future treaties.

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Feb 14, 1991

I view it as an honor to be here, to come to Raytheon, the home of the men and women who built the Scudbusters.

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Feb 14, 1991

No, they're all solid and got on this thing the minute they saw the declaration coming out of Baghdad.

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Feb 13, 1991

Last night, coalition forces bombed a military command and control center in Baghdad that, according to press reports, resulted in a number of civilian casualties. The loss of civilian lives in time of war is a truly tragic consequence. It…

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Feb 13, 1991

Mr. Secretary; a special welcome to Senators Riegle and Moynihan, Congressman Larry Coughlin; and let me just welcome all of you to the White House. It's great to have you here. And it's great for me to be with our able Secretary of…

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Feb 12, 1991

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate: Just over 8 years ago the longest peacetime economic expansion in U.S. history began. By the start of the 1990s the unemployment rate had fallen to levels not…

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Feb 12, 1991

Policy Guidelines February 12, 1991 The President has approved U.S. commercial space policy guidelines aimed at expanding private sector investment in space by the market- driven commercial space sector. These guidelines are the result of…

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Feb 12, 1991

America is on the road to expanded productivity, more jobs, and a strengthened infrastructure for a stronger United States.

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Feb 12, 1991

We're investing $105 billion in our transportation infrastructure over the next 5 years.

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Feb 12, 1991

Saddam Hussein does not share our value in the sanctity of life.

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Feb 11, 1991

More than 20 million new jobs were created by our dynamic and diverse market economy.

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Feb 11, 1991

We must also remember that economic growth is the fundamental determinant of the long-run success of any nation.

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Feb 11, 1991

Economic growth requires skilled and adaptable workers as well as modern capital and new technology.

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Feb 11, 1991

I am committed to maintaining a tax system that will sustain strong economic growth.

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Feb 11, 1991

Protectionist trade barriers impose burdens on the many to serve the interests of the few and can only reduce the Nation's competitiveness.

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Feb 11, 1991

Strong economic growth will continue to require a sound national transportation infrastructure.

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Feb 11, 1991

Economic growth is projected to recover by the middle of this year.

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Feb 11, 1991

This temporary interruption in America's economic growth does not signal a decline in the basic long-term vitality of the U.S. economy.

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