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.
I'm absolutely convinced that if I had not vetoed that CR and that had not been sustained, everybody would have gone home.
I don't feel the American people gave the back of the hand to the budget agreement.
I reserve the option to use whatever constitutional weapons I have to move things forward.
Every child is a great and precious blessing, a unique individual of inestimable worth and potential.
We want to see the longstanding policy of maintaining open access to the holy places preserved.
The United States is committed to ending Iraq's occupation of Kuwait and the restoration of the legitimate government of Kuwait.
I commend the Prime Minister for his market-oriented economic policies.
I am obliged to make clear that the reconciliation bill now called for must be largely consistent with the Bipartisan Budget Summit Agreement.
I congratulate the Prime Minister and his government for the bravery shown in confronting the terrorists.
I think we just have to work the process now and hope that the Congress will come up with a reasonable deal.
The role assigned to judges in our system is to interpret the Constitution and lesser laws, and not to make them.
The Constitution is not just a symbol but a living idea, the world's greatest experiment in freedom and self-government.





