Dec 7, 1989
It supports President Babangida's ambitious economic reform program and commitment to return Nigeria to civilian, democratic rule by 1992.
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 7, 1989
It is an encouraging sign of the times that this outpouring of American help was reciprocated by offers of Soviet help.
Dec 7, 1989
President Babangida will be making the first state visit by an African chief of state in the Bush administration.
Dec 7, 1989
And we will not be satisfied until prosperity reaches every corner of America.
Dec 7, 1989
Working for a Republican majority in the Senate and in the Congress is vital and, with me, it is a priority.
Dec 7, 1989
I think we have existing laws to protect the rights of women, protect the rights of majorities and minorities.
Dec 7, 1989
This will relax trade barriers between East and West, expanding markets for American agricultural and other exports.
Dec 7, 1989
We took our first hopeful step into a new American-Soviet relationship.
Dec 7, 1989
I look at the changes in East Germany -- convinced me that the people's quest for freedom knows no bounds.
Dec 7, 1989
The 1990's can be a time for peace, but it must also be a time of continued prosperity for all Americans.
Dec 7, 1989
I need him in the Senate to make health care affordable and accessible to the people of rural America.
Dec 7, 1989
We can't let the chameleons in Congress talk about deficit reduction and then raise taxes so they can load up the budget with more and more spending.
Dec 7, 1989
We need his energy, we need his commitment, we need his total honesty, his integrity.
Dec 7, 1989
Merry Christmas to you. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.
Dec 7, 1989
We ought not to be trying to set the pace for them as how rapid that change should come about.
Dec 7, 1989
The United States enjoys cordial relations and growing cooperation with Nigeria.
Dec 7, 1989
The next day a U.S. team of governmental and private sector specialists were on hand in Soviet Armenia.
Dec 7, 1989
They aren't just thinking about change -- they are changing the way they think about the future and what it can bring.
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