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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 7, 1990

There are going to be certain things where we will continue to try to work with the Congress.

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Nov 7, 1990

I am announcing today that Bill Bennett... has offered his resignation and, with much regret, I have accepted it.

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Nov 7, 1990

I hope that he is rethinking his position of unyielding opposition to the will of the rest of the world.

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Nov 7, 1990

It is unconscionable to try to starve people out and to isolate them from food and supplies of all kinds.

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Nov 7, 1990

Czechoslovakia will become the first Eastern European nation to receive such treatment for its exports to the United States since the revolutions of 1989.

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Nov 7, 1990

I have determined that the designation of Nicaragua as a beneficiary country will be in the national security interest of the United States.

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Nov 7, 1990

I believe the answer would be a few weeks, something of that nature.

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Nov 6, 1990

The report will provide information with sufficient detail so that analysis of such investment in various industry sectors and geographic areas will be improved.

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Nov 6, 1990

It is of paramount importance to this Administration that these fundamental principles of the Federal statistical system are strictly maintained.

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Nov 6, 1990

This Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to produce an annual report on the role and significance of foreign direct investment in the United States.

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Nov 4, 1990

I am especially pleased that the Congress has recognized the critical importance of the issue of Egypt's military debt.

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Nov 4, 1990

Today I have signed into law H.R. 5021, the 'Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991.'

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Nov 4, 1990

We have a first-class team running to win, and we need your support tomorrow -- need you to get your neighbors and your friends to the polls.

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Nov 4, 1990

Sound public works projects form an important part of our Nation's infrastructure.

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Nov 4, 1990

I view this intervention in performance of the trustee's duties to be unfortunate and unwise.

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Nov 4, 1990

I must note my concern about a number of provisions that raise constitutional issues.

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Nov 4, 1990

I will treat them as having no legal force or effect in this or any other legislation in which they appear.

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Nov 4, 1990

This increase will allow the Department to provide quality care to all eligible veterans expected to apply on a system-wide basis.

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Nov 4, 1990

I think those signs say it all about our Senator: common sense, uncommon courage.

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Nov 4, 1990

This Act is the result of long, hard work by the Administration and the Congress.

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Nov 4, 1990

I note in this regard that section 510 does not purport to interfere with my authority.

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Nov 4, 1990

I have today signed H.R. 5144, 'An Act to provide for the study of certain historical and cultural resources located in the city of Vancouver, Washington, and for other purposes.'

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