George H.W. Bush

The policy recognizes that leadership requires U.S. preeminence in key areas of space activity critical to achieving our national security, scientific, technical, economic, and foreign policy goals.

United States leadership in space continues to be a fundamental objective guiding U.S. space activities.

The policy reaffirms the Nation's commitment to the exploration and use of space in support of our national well-being.

I do hereby proclaim the week of November 12 through November 18, 1989, as Community Foundation Week.

Today, we recognize and salute the outstanding work done by members of our Nation's philanthropic organizations.

The idea that motivated Lech Walesa and the members of Solidarnosc is a powerful one: that men must be free in order to prosper.

These portraits will remind future generations about two of its greats.

I hereby proclaim the month of November 1989 as National Diabetes Month.

Such liberty calls for a democracy created less by governments than by people.

The U.S. five points offer a framework that will allow Israel and the Palestinians to engage on the substantive issues of elections and the negotiating process.

I want to express the solidarity of the American people for the great suffering in San Salvador and elsewhere.

I want to commend you and your colleagues for reaching bipartisan agreement on reform of the ethics standards that guide the actions of Federal officials.

You, more than any individual, helped stimulate the changes that we're all fascinated with.

I am proud to nominate Harriet Winsar Isom to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People's Republic of Benin.

The United States would continue to speak out about Cuban and Nicaraguan support for the FMLN guerrillas.

I really want to build on and keep America, as you often said, 'that shining city on a hill.'

I am confident that through continued bipartisan cooperation and an ongoing commitment to reform, we can, working together, continue to enhance ethical standards throughout government.

You are one of the most beloved Presidents in the history of the Republic.

If S. 974 were amended to reduce the wilderness designations from 733,400 to 412,400 acres, the Administration would support the enactment of S. 974.

I reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of Israel.

Today I appeal to the unions and call on the American labor movement, the business community, and government to look for ways to support a partnership for progress in Poland.

Whatever we accomplished, Vice President George Bush was a major part of everything we did.

I am also pleased that you have made essential adjustments in compensation for individuals in all three branches of government.

American Education Week is a national effort, and one that calls on every one of us to pitch in and to make a difference.

This concern with education is to be found wherever men and women seek to extend human liberty.