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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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Aug 22, 1989

I am staying in touch with some foreign leaders and, indeed, with current events.

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Aug 22, 1989

There will be some money, but it's not going to be the question of the Federal Government sending money to every community.

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Aug 22, 1989

And anything that he or I could do to increase that tranquillity, the better.

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Aug 20, 1989

I assure you of my strong support and express my admiration for the steps you have taken to restore law and order.

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Aug 20, 1989

We intend to render appropriate assistance as rapidly as possible.

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Aug 15, 1989

I expect that the number one issue in Miami -- the number one issue, indeed, across America -- is drugs and the violent crime they spawn.

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Aug 15, 1989

Under these circumstances, it seems best for me to prevent H.J. Res. 390 from becoming a law by withholding my signature from it.

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Aug 15, 1989

I think I know the agony of divided families and the concern that many here today feel about their beloved Cuba.

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Aug 15, 1989

I am pleased to sign into law today H.R. 1860, a bill that will help assure that we have the best possible people conducting the 1990 census.

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Aug 15, 1989

And Ileana wants that Federal death penalty for Miami's drug kingpins.

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Aug 15, 1989

Electing Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to Congress is surely one of them.

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Aug 15, 1989

The comprehensive battle plan that we sent to Congress seeks to rid our streets of the violent criminals with an attack on four points: new laws to punish them, new agents to arrest them, new prosecutors to convict them, and new prisons to…

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Aug 15, 1989

I'm going to get in trouble if I single out all my friends at this dais or out in the audience, but I see Jorge Mas here.

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Aug 15, 1989

Thank you, Ileana, and thank all of you for that warm welcome.

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Aug 15, 1989

And we've got 2 weeks left, so let's go out there and make that dream come true.

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Aug 15, 1989

She's an effective teacher with a longstanding commitment to quality education.

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Aug 15, 1989

We've got plenty of problems around the world, but on the world scene, the United States stands tall and confident.

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Aug 15, 1989

What a pleasure it is, an uplifting pleasure, to be with the next U.S. Representative from Florida's 18th District.

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Aug 15, 1989

Until I see demonstrable change, there will be no improvement in relations with Cuba.

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Aug 15, 1989

Her concern for others is why she successfully sought passage of legislation designed to provide a program for intermediate care for the elderly.

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Aug 14, 1989

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to protect the interest of the Federal Government, to deal only with responsible persons, and to insure proper management…

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