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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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Jul 20, 1989

For travel from home to first duty station and from the last duty station to home, the travel time included as active duty shall be the same as the allowable travel time based on the mode(s) of travel authorized, not to exceed actual…

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Jul 20, 1989

It is time to cooperate for clean air by passing a new Clean Air Act this year.

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Jul 20, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Gordon K. Durnil to be a Commissioner.

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Jul 20, 1989

We are today taking an important step in this direction through a regulation being proposed by Secretary Sullivan.

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Jul 20, 1989

This piece of legislation will see to it that every American, in every city in America, will breathe clean air.

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Jul 19, 1989

Our hearts -- indeed, the hearts of all Americans -- go out to them in their time of sorrow.

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Jul 19, 1989

We must commit ourselves to a future where Americans and citizens of all nations will live and work in space.

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Jul 19, 1989

The American people, I'm convinced, want us back in space -- and this time, back in space to stay.

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Jul 19, 1989

The report focuses on the communications support for drug interdiction and the responsibilities for operating the communications network.

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Jul 19, 1989

My commitment today to forge ahead with a sustained, manned exploration program, mission by mission -- the space station, the Moon, Mars and beyond -- is a continuing commitment to ask new questions, to seek new answers, both in the…

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Jul 19, 1989

I am sure I speak for many when I commend the extraordinary efforts of the airport personnel, rescue teams, National Guardsmen, and local citizens who rushed to the crash scene to offer aid.

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Jul 18, 1989

This is an important element of our overall national security policy, which seeks to reduce the risk of war and increase international stability.

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Jul 18, 1989

This action violates section 202 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1987.

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Jul 18, 1989

I am proud to nominate Dr. Nicolas Miklos Salgo for this important position.

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Jul 18, 1989

The President's request is part of a $12 billion phaseout program designed to return responsibility for sewage treatment funding to States and localities.

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Jul 18, 1989

I have reviewed the activities of the United States Government departments and agencies during the calendar year 1988 related to preventing nuclear proliferation.

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