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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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Jan 2, 2007

I'm hopeful that Republicans and Democrats can find common ground.

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Jan 1, 2007

The story today is going to be very discouraging to the American people.

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Jan 1, 2007

In the days ahead, I will be addressing our nation about a new strategy to help the Iraqi people gain control of the security situation and hasten the day when the Iraqi government gains full control over its affairs.

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Jan 1, 2007

the plan calls for sending 20,000 more U.S. troops to Iraq in a scheme being called -- what they're calling surge and accelerate.

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Jan 1, 2007

And when he thought that the nation needed to put Watergate behind us, he made the tough and decent decision to pardon President Nixon, even though that decision probably cost him the presidential election.

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Jan 1, 2007

When President Nixon needed to replace a vice president who had resigned in scandal, he naturally turned to a man whose name was a synonym for integrity, Gerald R. Ford.

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Jan 1, 2007

I'm going to sign into law the most sweeping overhaul of federal mine safety law in nearly three decades.

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Dec 31, 2006

He guided America through a crisis of confidence and helped our nation mend its wounds.

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Dec 31, 2006

What I'm telling you is that we're going to have a border that is smart and secure.

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Dec 31, 2006

A line has been drawn in the sand. Withdrawal from Kuwait, unconditionally and immediately, or face the terrible consequences.

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Dec 31, 2006

As President George W. Bush said in 2007, joining the Convention will serve the national security interests of the United States, secure U.S. sovereign rights over extensive marine areas, promote U.S. interests in the health of the oceans…

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