I believe these provisions will assist significantly our struggle to rid our Nation's schools of drug and alcohol abuse.
George H.W. Bush
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.
In signing the joint resolution, I note that the power to convene a session of the Congress other than on a given date set by law is vested in the President by Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution.
I look forward with enthusiasm to the enactment of Administration-supported CBI legislation early next year.
I am pleased that the initial phase of negotiations to implement my program has been successfully completed.
What we do need is to let school administrators and State and local officials implement programs to prevent substance abuse with creativity, wisdom, and fairness.
I wish to reemphasize this Nation's strong determination to oppose international terrorists and the states that support them.
I shall interpret these provisions as placing no limit on our negotiations and communications with foreign governments.
I am pleased today to sign H.J. Res. 175, which authorizes the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau.
Through faith and, yes, family, we can help America serve all mankind.
What a wonderful message for this Christmas season -- a message of the renewal which springs from faith, hope, generosity, and freedom.
Today I sign H.R. 3275, the 'Steel Trade Liberalization Program Implementation Act.'
I hope that Palau's voters will fully participate in the upcoming plebiscite and exercise their democratic right to set their own course for the future.
We take seriously our obligations for the security of Palau and will support the efforts of a sovereign, self-governing Palau to attain its full economic potential.
Today I am signing H.R. 91, the 'Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989.'
I am particularly pleased with the bilateral consensus agreements to eliminate trade-distorting practices.
I have today approved H.R. 3614, the 'Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.'
Human dignity somehow eclipsed this nation as does 'love thy neighbor.'
I am determined to protect the right of every parent to send their children to the care center of their choice, and that includes, and must include, church-sponsored centers.
I have today signed H.R. 1495, the 'Arms Control and Disarmament Amendments Act of 1989.'





