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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 15, 1990

No assistance shall be provided to that country under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act other than assistance that is intended to benefit the people of that country directly.

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Nov 15, 1990

This new program will provide an important vehicle for demonstrating the Nation's commitment to excellence in science, mathematics, and engineering achievement.

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Nov 15, 1990

Under the Appointments Clause of the Constitution, article II, section 2, clause 2, congressional participation in such appointments may be exercised only through the Senate's advice and consent with respect to Presidential nominees.

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Nov 15, 1990

I will ask the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education to prepare legislation that will bring this Act into compliance with the Constitution.

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Nov 15, 1990

It fully protects the interests of the United States and other potentially affected tribes.

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Nov 15, 1990

S. 321 is seriously flawed and would create more problems than it would solve.

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Nov 15, 1990

Government cannot rebuild a family or reclaim a sense of neighborhood, and no bureaucratic program will ever solve the pressing human problems that can be addressed by a vast galaxy of people working voluntarily in their own backyards.

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Nov 15, 1990

Sanctions shall be imposed on foreign persons with respect to chemical and biological weapons proliferation.

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Nov 15, 1990

I am quite concerned, however, that the objectionable provision might become a precedent for the inclusion of similar provisions in future legislation.

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Nov 15, 1990

Protecting the reefs from damage, both from vessel groundings and pollution, is imperative.

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Nov 15, 1990

I expect the Department of Education to develop a sound final regulation -- based on comments received during the extended comment period.

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Nov 15, 1990

I am signing the legislation because it was amended in a manner that can be considered consistent with my Administration's position on Antarctic issues.

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Nov 15, 1990

The United States and other nations continue to seek a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

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Nov 15, 1990

There can be no nobler goal than to strengthen the American ethic of community service and to help translate this ethic into meaningful action.

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Nov 15, 1990

The United States shall oppose any loan or financial or technical assistance to that country by international financial institutions.

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Nov 15, 1990

This is especially true at this time due to events in the Persian Gulf, and the threats that have been made regarding the use of chemical weapons.

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Nov 15, 1990

I hereby report that I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency and to issue an Executive order that:-- directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce to use their existing legal authorities to…

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Nov 15, 1990

H.R. 996 makes recipients of science scholarships who are convicted of felonies ineligible for further scholarships authorized under the Act.

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Nov 15, 1990

Our Forces are in the Gulf region in the exercise of our inherent right of individual and collective self-defense against Iraq's aggression.

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Nov 15, 1990

I am pleased to sign H.R. 5732, the 'Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1990.'

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Nov 14, 1990

This landmark legislation will reduce air pollution each year by 56 billion pounds.

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Nov 14, 1990

I also hope that it will be remembered as an important year for environmental cooperation.

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Nov 14, 1990

Even before the signing of this bill, the American public has begun to respond to the environmental leadership it embodies.

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