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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 9, 1989

We will implement competitive bidding as quickly and effectively as possible so that thousands of poor, nutritionally deficient women, infants, and children may receive the help they need.

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Nov 9, 1989

With the HOPE initiative, we aim to renew and strengthen low-income housing tax credits.

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Nov 9, 1989

Texas was in trouble, and Texas needed a leader, and Texas needed you.

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Nov 9, 1989

We must combine housing assistance with necessary supportive services for the long-term homeless.

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Nov 9, 1989

In 1990, the SFF will be used to help finance additional Federal prison construction, as proposed in the President's Drug Control Strategy.

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Nov 9, 1989

Such an authorization is premature pending the completion of the required feasibility study.

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Nov 9, 1989

This initiative will empower low-income families to become homeowners and have a stake in their communities.

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Nov 9, 1989

Today, I am proud to announce the HOPE initiative to help more families own their homes.

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Nov 9, 1989

We must not and cannot base our foreign policy or our national security aspirations on one man inside the Soviet Union or anywhere else.

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Nov 8, 1989

I don't think anyone can resist it, in Europe or in the Western Hemisphere.

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Nov 8, 1989

I don't know whether the development of today speeds up the day or not.

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Nov 8, 1989

What I'd like to think is that the political change in the GDR would catch up very fast with this liberation.

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Nov 8, 1989

I am also pleased that the Act substantially increased funding for the HUD and VA McKinney Act programs to help reduce the tragedy of homelessness.

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Nov 8, 1989

I am especially pleased that this Act provides resources for our Nation's veterans.

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Nov 8, 1989

Failure to enact the Administration's proposal for grants to States would thwart the Administration's efforts to maximize State and local control over sensitive issues surrounding the delivery of family planning services.

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Nov 8, 1989

As a first step, I encourage the Congress to move quickly to adopt the specific FHA reforms that the Administration has just submitted to the Congress.

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Nov 7, 1989

The United States stands firmly behind the Nicaraguan opposition's demands for fairness in the campaign.

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Nov 7, 1989

Frank DeGeorge will continue to serve as Inspector General of the Department of Commerce.

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Nov 7, 1989

Poland and Hungary are experiencing truly historic and rapid change in which democratic forces for the first time since World War II are playing the leading role.

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