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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 14, 1990

The acid rain allowance trading program will be the first large-scale regulatory use of market incentives and is already being seen as a model for regulatory reform efforts here and abroad.

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Nov 14, 1990

I take great pleasure in signing S. 1630 as a demonstration to the American people of my determination that each and every American shall breathe clean air.

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Nov 14, 1990

This Administration will also pursue the use of more realistic assumptions when estimating risk.

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Nov 14, 1990

We have succeeded today because of a common sense of global stewardship.

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Nov 14, 1990

It is simply the most significant air pollution legislation in our nation's history.

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Nov 14, 1990

This bill means cleaner cars, cleaner power plants, cleaner factories, and cleaner fuels; and it means a cleaner America.

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Nov 14, 1990

Thanksgiving is still a week away, but I believe this really is a true red-letter day for all Americans.

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Nov 14, 1990

As President, it is my mission to guarantee it for this generation and for the generations to come.

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Nov 13, 1990

This Executive order will permit the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments to prioritize the construction needs of the military departments.

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Nov 13, 1990

I signed the order today to make available to the Department of Defense the emergency construction authority contained at section 2808 of title 10, United States Code.

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Nov 13, 1990

I do hereby proclaim November 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month.

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Nov 13, 1990

The great freedom and prosperity with which we have been blessed is cause for rejoicing - and it is equally a responsibility.

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Nov 13, 1990

This Thanksgiving, as we enjoy the company of family and friends, let us gratefully turn our hearts to God, the loving Source of all Life and Liberty.

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Nov 13, 1990

I call upon all Americans, in rural areas and cities alike, to join in recognizing the accomplishments of our Nation's farmers.

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Nov 13, 1990

Our gratitude for the rights and opportunities we enjoy as Americans may be measured by how carefully we use and preserve these gifts.

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Nov 12, 1990

We believe truly that should this agreement not be achieved, then it would bring about serious damages, in particular to the less developed countries.

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Nov 12, 1990

Our continuing consultations are providing vital assistance to the frontline states.

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Nov 12, 1990

Through our consultations today and in the future, we are strengthening the transatlantic partnership, a partnership which will continue to unite the United States and Europe in advancing our shared values of political and economic freedom.

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Nov 12, 1990

This week let us reaffirm our determination to make excellence, once again and always, the hallmark of American education.

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Nov 12, 1990

If America is to maintain and strengthen our competitive position, we must continue not only to create new technologies but learn to more effectively translate those technologies into commercial products.

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