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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 4, 1990

I want a Governor who is going to help me implement the national goals that came out of the Governors' summit.

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Nov 4, 1990

Today I am signing H.R. 5835, the 'Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.'

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Nov 4, 1990

Don't listen to those mournful pundits that come on before every election telling us how bad everything is in this, the greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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Nov 4, 1990

I will construe such requirements to be precatory rather than mandatory.

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Nov 4, 1990

I will be asking the Congress in future budgets for funding based on national priorities rather than narrow interests.

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Nov 4, 1990

This legislation establishes a Vancouver Historical Study Commission to assess and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of establishing a Vancouver National Historical Reserve.

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Nov 4, 1990

Accordingly, in keeping with the well-settled obligation to construe ambiguous statutory provisions to avoid constitutional questions, I will interpret section 506 so as not to infringe on the Executive's authority to conduct studies that…

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Nov 4, 1990

I am, therefore, advising the Congress that continued funding of many of these projects may not be accommodated in future budgets.

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Nov 4, 1990

Support for basic research, particularly individual researchers, underlies the Nation's long-term economic growth.

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Nov 4, 1990

Today I have signed H.R. 5114, the 'Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991.'

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Nov 4, 1990

I want to continue to work to keep that future alive and bright for the generations to come.

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Nov 4, 1990

It is clear that the Congress intends to continue funding construction on some elements of the Garrison Diversion project.

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Nov 4, 1990

I remain concerned that the structure and wording of section 531 could complicate our efforts to achieve a satisfactory settlement in El Salvador.

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Nov 4, 1990

I am concerned about requirements that could be construed to derogate from the President's authority under the Constitution to conduct United States foreign policy.

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Nov 4, 1990

This Act creates the conditions that should allow future interest rates to be lower than they would be otherwise.

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Nov 4, 1990

Research projects should be selected after competitive evaluation on the basis of merit and research priorities, not on the basis of parochial interest.

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Nov 3, 1990

If Congress can't do it, give the President a shot and let me try.

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