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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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Jan 24, 1991

It is with deep regret that I accept your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture.

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Jan 24, 1991

The Council shall assist in carrying out the purposes of the Act.

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Jan 24, 1991

The Council shall meet on a regular basis at the call of the Chairperson.

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Jan 24, 1991

Members of the Council shall serve without compensation for their work on the Council.

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Jan 24, 1991

It has been a high privilege to have served you and the American people as Secretary of Agriculture.

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Jan 24, 1991

There is established the National Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council.

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Jan 24, 1991

Delegate to the heads of executive departments and agencies those functions under the INCA relating to notifications to the Congress insofar as such functions relate to programs for which those heads of departments and agencies have…

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Jan 24, 1991

The heads of executive departments, agencies, and independent instrumentalities shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Council, upon request, with such information as it may require for the purposes of carrying out its…

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Jan 24, 1991

I am also grateful for your many other important accomplishments.

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Jan 24, 1991

I commend you for your tremendous effort in successfully negotiating the 1990 Farm Bill of which we can both be proud.

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Jan 24, 1991

Delegate to the Secretary of Defense the functions conferred upon me by section 8 of the INCA.

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Jan 24, 1991

Reducing the federal budget deficit will bring benefits to all Americans, and particularly our nation's farmers.

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Jan 24, 1991

I am not going to be held a captive in the White House by Saddam Hussein of Iraq.

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Jan 24, 1991

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990.

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Jan 24, 1991

You have been an outstanding Secretary and an extraordinarily effective and productive member of my Administration.

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Jan 24, 1991

The future of the Party is secure with your strong, capable leadership.

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Jan 24, 1991

The Chairperson of the Council shall be elected from and by the Council membership.

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Jan 24, 1991

I believe that Ed Madigan is the man to go to work on these problems.

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Jan 24, 1991

Delegate to the Secretary of State the functions conferred upon me by the following sections of the INCA: Section 4(a); section 4(e); and, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, section 13.

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Jan 23, 1991

This is my first meeting, formal meeting, with the Republican leadership.

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Jan 23, 1991

Thank you, General Bob Hope. And I'm pleased to see so many Members of Congress here tonight. I don't want to get in trouble, but I want to single out Senator Strom Thurmond; Senator Ted Stevens; and, of course, a great friend of the…

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