The Public Record
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.
Strategy January 31, 1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit today for the consideration of the Congress and the American people the 1991 National Drug Control Strategy, in accordance with section 1005 of the…
Activities During 1988 January 31, 1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit this report on the Nation's progress in aeronautics and space during calendar year 1988, as required under section 206 of the National…
States Free-Trade Agreement January 30, 1991 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 304(f) of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-449; 102 Stat. 1875), I am pleased to…
Well, let me say I'm looking forward to coming to Greece. And I want to tell the Foreign Minister that I'd like very much to have the Prime Minister come here, because we have a strong relationship with Greece. We're delighted with the…
Well, we've been looking at that for a long, long time. Quite clearly, it's not something that the United States can do. We've long favored support for the Secretary-General's initiative. But that's the last question I'll take--a very good…
I have learned what I suppose every President has learned, and that is that one cannot be President of our country without faith in God.
In 1988 we reaffirmed our commitment to the exploration and use of space in support of our national well-being.
Today I'm asking and designating that Sunday, February 3d, be a national day of prayer.
The triumph of the moral order must still be the vision that compels us.
And when he was rescued and told that he could enter the United States, he wept for joy.
I am pleased to transmit the attached report pertaining to the implementation and effectiveness of operation of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) in its first 2 years.
I am disappointed in the lack of progress in the negotiating process and in the persistence of what the Secretary General has on several occasions called the negative atmosphere prevailing on the island.
We cannot, we must not, and we will not let that hope for a better world be threatened.
I call upon the leaders of the two Cypriot communities to act in accord with UNSC Resolution 649 and to complete as soon as possible, hopefully by mid-February, the long-overdue outline for a settlement.
No one knew better than President Roosevelt what hard work freedom really is.
It is our commitment to the new world order that takes us to the sands and the seas of the Gulf.
I can assure the Congress that the United States will do all it can to act as a catalyst in this process and to help the people of Cyprus find the means in 1991 to end the division of their island by creating for themselves a peaceful and…
Mr. President and Mr. Speaker and Members of the United States Congress: I come to this House of the people to speak to you and all Americans, certain that we stand at a defining hour. Halfway around the world, we are engaged in a great…
Politicians like George H.W. Bush
