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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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Jun 28, 1990

I encourage the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to support the Duck Stamp Program and other conservation efforts.

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Jun 28, 1990

By the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy.

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Jun 28, 1990

I do hereby proclaim July 1, 1990, as National Ducks and Wetlands Day.

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Jun 28, 1990

I have today signed S.J. Res. 246, a joint resolution of Congress 'calling upon the United Nations to repeal General Assembly Resolution 3379,' which declared Zionism to be 'a form of racism and racial discrimination.'

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Jun 28, 1990

It is long overdue that all of the member states of the United Nations join us in renouncing UNGA Resolution 3379.

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Jun 28, 1990

I wholly agree with the sentiments underlying this congressional repudiation of a totally counterproductive UNGA resolution.

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Jun 28, 1990

I have determined that Brazil should be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to specified previously designated eligible articles.

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Jun 27, 1990

I commend Prime Minister Kaifu for his strong and courageous political leadership.

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Jun 27, 1990

I further find that the modifications, hereinafter proclaimed, of additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 of the HTS and of the quota on the importation of certain sugars, syrups and molasses set forth in additional U.S. notes 3 and 4 to…

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Jun 27, 1990

I herewith report eight proposed rescissions totalling $327,375,000.

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Jun 27, 1990

I hereby transmit the Annual Report for 1989 of the Federal Council on the Aging.

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Jun 27, 1990

A joint working group was formed to identify and solve these problems.

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Jun 27, 1990

I am pleased that an effective follow-on mechanism has been established.

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Jun 27, 1990

The modifications made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 1, 1990.

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Jun 27, 1990

We expect that the structural policy actions to be taken will have a positive effect on our economies.

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Jun 27, 1990

It is not apparent at this time that a five-year extension is warranted.

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Jun 27, 1990

I particularly welcome the clear commitment by Japan to reduce further its current account surplus.

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Jun 27, 1990

I find that the conversion of import restrictions proclaimed pursuant to section 22 from part 3 of the Appendix to the TSUS to subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS has resulted in certain articles previously subject to such restrictions…

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Jun 26, 1990

Our aim is a closer partnership between the Americas and our friends in Europe and in Asia.

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Jun 26, 1990

We're ready to play a constructive role at this critical time to make ours the first fully free hemisphere in all of history.

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Jun 26, 1990

Freedom has made great gains not just in Eastern Europe but right here in the Americas; and we've seen a resurgence of democratic rule.

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Jun 26, 1990

The successful completion of the Uruguay round remains the most effective way of promoting long-term trade growth in Latin America.

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