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.
Jul 25, 1990
This historic act is the world's first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities.
Jul 25, 1990
Today we're here to rejoice in and celebrate another 'independence day,' one that is long overdue.
Jul 25, 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act represents the full flowering of our democratic principles, and it gives me great pleasure to sign it into law today.
Jul 25, 1990
This legislation is comprehensive because the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities are wide-ranging.
Jul 25, 1990
And now I sign legislation which takes a sledgehammer to another wall, one which has for too many generations separated Americans with disabilities from the freedom they could glimpse, but not grasp.
Jul 25, 1990
The ADA is a dramatic renewal not only for those with disabilities but for all of us.
Jul 25, 1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act presents us all with an historic opportunity.
Jul 25, 1990
I pledge the full support of my Administration for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Jul 25, 1990
It signals the end to the unjustified segregation and exclusion of persons with disabilities from the mainstream of American life.
Jul 25, 1990
Fears that the ADA is too vague or too costly and will lead to an explosion of litigation are misplaced.
Jul 25, 1990
It's been the work of a true coalition, a strong and inspiring coalition of people who have shared both a dream and a passionate determination to make that dream come true.
Jul 25, 1990
Today, I am signing S. 933, the 'Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.'
Jul 19, 1990
It's great to be here for this 94th Frontier Days, for the 'granddaddy of them all.'
Jul 19, 1990
I'm determined to push through an amendment that protects that unique symbol of America -- I emphasize the word unique -- the American flag.
Jul 19, 1990
We're seeing these dramatic changes in the world where totalitarian states are giving way to democracy and freedom.
Jul 19, 1990
Education -- it's not a Republican issue or it's not a Democratic issue.
Jul 19, 1990
In the last few months, I've named two Wyoming groups as America's daily Points of Light -- the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and the Yellowstone Recovery Corps.
Jul 19, 1990
It's wonderful, watching them get hurled about by bucking broncos, wrestling steers, struggling to ride wild horses.
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