Jul 23, 1989
You are helping to reclaim and recover America's precious environment for our posterity and for our children.
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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Jul 23, 1989
I justify it because I think the prime responsibility of a President is the national security of the United States.
Jul 23, 1989
Edward S.G. Dennis, Jr., will continue to serve as an Assistant Attorney General.
Jul 23, 1989
These are very serious matters, and a thorough investigation takes a good deal of time.
Jul 23, 1989
I thank you for protecting the bounty of America, our soils, lakes, and forests.
Jul 23, 1989
With just a small effort, we can help our own employees and, just as importantly, we can provide national leadership in support of adoption.
Jul 23, 1989
I am directing you and your staff to consider ways to provide such leadership to advance the adoption alternative.
Jul 23, 1989
The foundation of our nation is the American family, protector of our most valuable yet vulnerable resource -- our children.
Jul 23, 1989
Most importantly, adoption provides a home and love to children who may have neither.
Jul 23, 1989
Adoption works -- for children who need homes, for people hoping to become parents, and for women facing a crisis pregnancy.
Jul 20, 1989
This proposal reflects the first major clean air legislation proposed by the executive branch in a decade.
Jul 20, 1989
This increase will provide an incentive for the 5.2 million workers on the disability rolls to take significant steps toward work and economic independence.
Jul 20, 1989
Enactment of the proposal I present to you today will be a major step in fulfilling that promise.
Jul 20, 1989
My proposal is designed to curb three major threats: acid rain, urban air pollution, and toxic air emissions.
Jul 20, 1989
The totalitarian era is passing, its old ideas blown away like leaves from an ancient lifeless tree.
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