George H.W. Bush

This year, during Black History Month, we once again pay tribute to those courageous men and women who have triumphed over the bitter legacy of slavery and discrimination and become full partners in America's great experiment in…

It is essential that the growth of the economy continue and increase in the future.

Each of the themes outlined above is discussed in more detail in Section One of the budget, the Overview.

I have the honor to present the Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 1991.

The budget is designed to achieve that goal.

The American economy is now in its eighth consecutive year of expansion and growth.

I herewith report two new deferrals and four revised deferrals of budget authority now totalling $8,251,604,695.

I look forward to working with the Congress in the weeks and months ahead to produce a budget that meets the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings target.

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The promise of America also depends on safeguarding our natural resources.

Panama is fully cooperating with us on the war on drugs.

I recognize Brazil's important role in hemispheric affairs.

Panama does not have a government involved in the trade of illicit narcotics.

Ending the scourge of drugs will not only save lives.

The homeless need emergency shelter, food, and medical care.

I have firmly concluded that the vital national interests of the United States require that assistance and benefits be provided to Panama.

Every children in America deserves a loving home and a family.

Our children are precious.

Each of these initiatives will nurture the promise of America.

I do believe that as partners we, too, can accomplish what some might deem impossible.

As we prepare to enter the 1990's, it is clear that America needs a new working relationship between the Federal Government and the cities.

Government cannot substitute for a supportive home.

The United States would work closely with Brazil toward this goal.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Richard J. Hankinson to be Inspector General of the Department of Justice.

I am convinced that the Panamanian people and their government recognize that it is in their direct national interest to end their association with the scourge of drugs.