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.
The Secretary of State shall accordingly ensure that the early achievement of a comprehensive global convention to prohibit the production and stockpiling of chemical weapons... shall be a top priority of the foreign policy of the United…
I have today signed S. 2789, the 'National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act.'
There is a need to better protect Antarctica's fragile environment by concluding a new environmental protection agreement.
This Act authorizes appropriations for earthquake prevention and preparedness programs carried out by the Federal Government.
I am today signing S. 677, an Act that amends the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984.
I have today signed H.R. 3977, the 'Antarctic Protection Act of 1990.'
Today I have signed H.R. 5308 the 'Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990.'
Excellence in these areas is crucial to developing both the professionals -- scientists and engineers -- and a work force that this country needs.
I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of U.S. military families throughout the world.
Mathematics and science education are an important priority for this Administration and the Nation.
I find that proliferation of chemical and biological weapons constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
I applaud the spirit of compromise that allowed the parties to resolve their differences without the need to resort to costly and often divisive litigation.
The Secretary of Commerce shall prohibit the export of any goods, technology, or services... that would assist a foreign country in acquiring the capability to develop, produce, stockpile, deliver, or use chemical or biological weapons.
This attempt to condition my authority constitutes a legislative veto device of the kind declared unconstitutional in INS v. Chadha.
It settles with finality virtually all disputes and litigation over the water at issue.
I have reservations about the wisdom of employing 'paid volunteers' to the extent contemplated by S. 1430.
I look forward to continued consultation and cooperation with the Congress in pursuit of peace, stability, and security in the Gulf region.
H.R. 5732 is an expression of our national unity and determination to continue our fight against international terrorists.
I shall interpret these provisions in light of my constitutional responsibility, as head of the unitary Executive branch, to supervise my subordinates as I deem appropriate.
My approval of the legislation demonstrates this Nation's resolve to preserve ecologically unique ocean areas.
I am directing the Secretary of the Interior to take the necessary steps to address the contracting problems identified in the November 1989 report.
I am pleased that the Congress has included in H.R. 996 a version of the National Science Scholars program that I proposed in April 1989.
The Secretary of State shall determine whether any foreign country has... used chemical or biological weapons in violation of international law.
H.R. 5732 is a living memorial to those whose lives were so cruelly cut short by the terrorists responsible for bombing Pan Am 103.





