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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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Dec 26, 1989

I am delighted to send my warmest greetings to all Americans during the celebration of the New Year.

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Dec 26, 1989

I hereby order that the following actions be taken to implement the sequestrations and reductions determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as set forth in his report dated December 27, 1989.

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Dec 26, 1989

At home, more Americans are accepting the challenge to get involved in volunteer projects to assist the needy.

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Dec 26, 1989

For accounts making commitments for guaranteed loans or obligations for direct loans as authorized by substantive law, the head of each department or agency is directed to reduce the level of such commitments or obligations to the extent…

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Dec 26, 1989

This order shall be deemed to have become effective on October 16, 1989, as provided in section 11002 of OBRA.

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Dec 26, 1989

I pledge U.S. support and assistance as Romania meets these challenges during the difficult transition ahead.

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Dec 26, 1989

But I must say that it's not going to be solved at the Federal level alone.

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Dec 26, 1989

I hope that Romania will now move along a peaceful path of democratic change.

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Dec 26, 1989

They share the view that it is in the vital interest of both countries to broaden the foundations of their common future in the academic sphere and among the new generation of political leaders.

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Dec 21, 1989

I think that you will find the conclusions of Secretaries Yeutter, Mosbacher, and Dole and CEA Chairman Boskin, and of the 20 distinguished private sector participants in the Mission, well worth reading.

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Dec 21, 1989

This report will help to ensure that the assistance provided by the 'Support for Eastern European Democracy Act of 1989' will be used to maximum effect.

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Dec 20, 1989

I ordered the deployment of approximately 11,000 additional U.S. Forces to Panama.

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Dec 20, 1989

These acts of violence are directly attributable to Noriega's dictatorship, which created a climate of aggression that places American lives and interests in peril.

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Dec 20, 1989

Even kids who grow up here in America face problems because of faith -- their own faith, but here those problems have answers.

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Dec 20, 1989

Our efforts to support the democratic processes in Panama and to ensure continued safety of American citizens is now moving into its second day.

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Dec 20, 1989

Just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world.

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Dec 20, 1989

This menorah, this ancient vessel of light, is an eloquent statement of the Jewish people's struggle in history's first recorded battle for religious freedom.

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Dec 20, 1989

I'm gratified by the precision and the effectiveness of the military forces in achieving their objectives.

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Dec 20, 1989

That difficulty is mitigated by the moral and personal support that is granted by our friends and allies.

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