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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 5, 1991

He was a giant of the entertainment business who knew that spark of delight which Americans take in poking fun at themselves.

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Feb 5, 1991

Mission by mission, hour by hour, Iraq's capacity to wage war is being systematically destroyed by American and coalition forces.

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Feb 5, 1991

I predict that in a couple of quarters we'll come out of this and that we'll have a robust economy.

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Feb 5, 1991

Our existence as a Nation and the freedoms and liberties we enjoy depend on the men and women in our Armed Forces.

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Feb 5, 1991

I am pleased today to sign into law H.R. 556, the 'Agent Orange Act of 1991.'

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Feb 5, 1991

My Administration has stated many times one overriding goal in this area -- providing the truth to Vietnam veterans about the effects of exposure to Agent Orange.

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Feb 4, 1991

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning February 17, 1991, as National Visiting Nurse Associations Week.

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Feb 4, 1991

I believe one of the things we'll see that came out of these recent meetings with the Iraqi Hadami is that Iraq is showing no flexibility whatsoever in terms of withdrawing from Kuwait.

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Feb 4, 1991

The war will not end with Saddam Hussein standing with his view that he will not withdraw from Kuwait.

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Feb 4, 1991

I want those objectives achieved with the most limited loss of life possible.

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Feb 4, 1991

We do not seek Iraq's destruction, nor do we seek to punish the Iraqi people for the decisions and policies of their leaders.

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Feb 4, 1991

The goal would be to progressively eliminate obstacles to the flow of goods and services and to investment.

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Feb 4, 1991

the Central African Republic, Chile, Namibia, and Paraguay February 4, 1991 The President today designated four countries as beneficiaries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Namibia, which became an independent country on…

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Feb 4, 1991

To Mr. Leet, Mr. Love, and Earl Graves and Bill Sessions, Director Simpson of the Secret Service and Admiral Truly, members of the White House staff and the Vice President's staff, all interested in Scouting, let me say it's a pleasure to…

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Feb 4, 1991

Let me just make a few brief comments, and then what I really am anxious to do is to hear from you. I know you've been briefed in some detail on many aspects of the domestic program, but I'd like to get from you a feel for emphasis and…

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Feb 4, 1991

Trade Status for Chile February 4, 1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am writing to inform you of my intent to add Chile to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The GSP…

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget provides: funds to help give parents greater choice in child care, health care, education, and housing.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget includes proposals to help reduce illness and death from preventable diseases.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget proposes investments to prepare children better for school.

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Feb 3, 1991

The Federal Government and this President want to be with you every step of the way.

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Feb 3, 1991

I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Namibia as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP.

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Feb 3, 1991

We can, however, return to growth soon -- and proceed on the path to a new era of expansion.

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