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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 3, 1991

The budget supports an expansion of the Federal Government's investment in highways and bridges to over $20 billion within 5 years.

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Feb 3, 1991

I am again proposing tax incentives to increase savings and long-term investment.

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Feb 3, 1991

That's the kind of work that makes the Scouts Points of Light and the leading lights of a new generation.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget further increases the Administration's investment in drug prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.

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Feb 3, 1991

Accordingly, after taking into account the considerations in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that it is appropriate to restore the prior designation of the redesignated beneficiary developing country of the…

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Feb 3, 1991

We're fighting in the Gulf so that this generation of Scouts never has to.

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Feb 3, 1991

The GSP grants duty-free access to the United States to certain goods from developing countries.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget contains several proposals that reflect my commitment to managing government better.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget is consistent with the 5-year deficit reduction law enacted last fall.

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Feb 3, 1991

I have now determined that both countries meet the worker rights standard of the law and are otherwise eligible to have their GSP benefits reinstated.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget includes increased funds for the expansion and improvement of America's treasury of parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands.

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Feb 3, 1991

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

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Feb 3, 1991

I have now determined that it meets the worker rights standard of the law and is otherwise eligible to have its GSP benefits reinstated.

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Feb 3, 1991

Thank you for all the wonderful good deeds you do every single day because in that way you're keeping our country strong.

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Feb 3, 1991

The budget recommends an increase of $8.4 billion in the Federal investment in research and development.

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Feb 3, 1991

I am acting to modify the HTS to remove from eligibility under the GSP those articles that have become subject to textile agreements and to make certain conforming changes in the HTS.

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Feb 2, 1991

At this moment, America, the finest, most loving nation on Earth, is at war, at war against the oldest enemy of the human spirit: evil that threatens world peace. At this moment, men and women of courage and endurance stand on the harsh…

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Feb 1, 1991

North Carolina February 1, 1991 Thank you very much for that warm welcome. And it's a wonderful honor to be introduced by Ms. Hearney, whose husband is doing such an outstanding job for the country. Let me salute the Secretary of the Navy…

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Feb 1, 1991

Goldsboro, North Carolina February 1, 1991 Thank you so very much. Cynthia, thank you for that introduction. This is the warmest picnic on a cold day I've ever attended, I'll tell you. And really, it's great to be here at Seymour Johnson…

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Feb 1, 1991

Thank you for that great welcome. Jill--Jill McCaffrey--it is my great pleasure to be here and to meet with you. Barbara and I met the commanding general--met Jill's husband, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, and many of his troops, many of your loved…

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