George H.W. Bush

I challenged the Congress to 'pass a truly clean reconciliation bill that produces real deficit reduction -- without new taxes, without spending measures that increase the deficit in the future, and without scoring gimmicks.'

It is in the national interest of the United States to lift the prohibition on reinstatement and approval of export licenses for the three United States-built AUSSAT and AsiaSat satellites for launch on Chinese-built launch vehicles.

I believe that several provisions warrant careful construction to avoid constitutional concerns.

I have today signed H.R. 2494, the 'International Development and Finance Act of 1989.'

Such dispute resolution must take place within the structure of responsible Government established by our Constitution.

It is in the national interest of the United States to authorize licensing for three U.S.-built AUSSAT and AsiaSat satellites for launch on Chinese-built launch vehicles.

This does not return the Export-Import Bank's activity to business as usual with China.

I appreciate the efforts of the conferees to clarify the intent of the legislation in a joint letter that was sent to Secretary Sullivan.

Hanukkah recalls the great victory won by the Maccabees in their struggle to worship freely in their own way.

Just as one cruse of oil was able to lift the darkness for eight nights, so, too, can one act of kindness brighten the lives of others.

H.R. 901 provides a 4.7 percent increase in compensation and DIC benefits, effective December 1, 1989.

I am further pleased to endorse the extension in H.R. 901 of several valuable veteran health-care programs.

Let us also rededicate ourselves to sharing the love that gives greater meaning and joy to Christmas and to every moment of life.

Hanukkah poignantly reminds us that, with commitment to a spiritual ideal, our highest goals can be realized.

This measure also makes numerous improvements affecting the educational benefits and employment of veterans.

I am pleased to send my warmest greetings to the members of the Jewish community as you celebrate Hanukkah.

I am pleased today to sign into law H.R. 901, the 'Veterans' Benefits Amendments of 1989.'

This program has provided home financing for over 13 million veterans since the end of World War II.

We spelled out at NATO the four points that relate to German reunification.

I would simply add to that that the cooperation has been superb.

It is timely that we take a new look at some of the commercial constraints.

I think events in Eastern Europe are driving some to suggest that we can dramatically slash our defense budget.

I feel that France and the United States, regarding these dynamic changes that are taking place, are very close together.

The speedy enactment of H.R. 1 is a tribute to the work of a great many people.

I am disappointed that H.R. 1 fails to include a number of recommendations contained in the October 31st legislative package.