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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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Nov 30, 1989

And so, thank you for that, for writing still-new pages in the history of America and of her Navy.

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Nov 30, 1989

This assistance is intended to allow the democratically elected government of the Philippines to restore order.

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Nov 29, 1989

I intend to communicate my reasons in the event I remove an Inspector General, I shall do so as a matter of comity rather than statutory obligation.

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Nov 29, 1989

The statute requires prior notice or, when no prior notice is given, timely notice.

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Nov 29, 1989

I am unpersuaded of the necessity for Title VIII of the Act, which establishes a statutory Inspector General at the CIA.

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Nov 29, 1989

The Nation's security depends on intelligence, and secrecy is indispensable if intelligence activities are to succeed.

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Nov 29, 1989

We have committed resources at an unprecedented rate to HIV-related research of all kinds.

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Nov 29, 1989

It has always been my view, and it is my policy as President, that the United States shall not return any person to a country where he or she faces persecution.

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Nov 29, 1989

Together, these measures go far to carry out the four ethics reform principles I set forth in January.

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Nov 29, 1989

Our hearts go out to those afflicted, as our heads work towards finding solutions.

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Nov 29, 1989

We both want to build a sustained relationship for real achievements over the long term.

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Nov 29, 1989

I shall interpret Title VIII consistently with the Constitution.

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Nov 29, 1989

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 2712, the 'Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989.'

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Nov 29, 1989

In recent years, our relations with the Soviet Union have changed greatly, and clearly they've changed for the better.

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Nov 29, 1989

I will view as advisory the section calling for the President to recommend to the Congress equal rates of pay for different positions.

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Nov 29, 1989

I have directed that enhanced consideration be provided under the immigration laws for individuals from any country who express a fear of persecution upon return to their country.

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Nov 29, 1989

This meeting represents a point of departure, the beginning of a process as full of promise as any that we've known.

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Nov 29, 1989

The United States regrets the hardships which Noriega has brought to the people of Panama, who deserve to be led by a government of their choice.

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