I've said -- and I'm not looking at this in a political way -- we've got to get it done.
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 understand the Republicans that don't like certain aspects of this deal.
To preserve the unity and integrity of the Executive Branch, the Secretary must have the power to appoint, even to an advisory commission, those individuals he deems best suited to give him advice.
We should build on the success of our distinguished Secretary-General.
The President's budget reflects the fact that States have more than $3 billion in unexpended oil overcharge funds from which these programs can be funded if States chose to support them.
We cannot keep mortgaging the futures of our children and our grandchildren, and we will not.
Such limitations offend the general principle of the separation of powers.
The answer is: I'm just taking on board what I've been told by people that have studied it carefully.
I'd like to see market forces determine it rather than excessive speculation.
I have never been prouder to have once served within your ranks and never been prouder that the United States is the host country for the United Nations.
The President's FY 1991 Budget proposes the termination of two of these programs.
The bill that I'm signing here today will keep the Government operating through October 5th.
We are hopeful that the machinery of the United Nations will no longer be frozen by the divisions that plagued us during the cold war.
I truly believe there may be opportunities for Iraq and Kuwait to settle their differences permanently.





