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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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Apr 29, 1990

This bill would allow unrestricted, off-duty partisan electioneering and political activity by all Federal employees.

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Apr 29, 1990

We can't, in terms of overall relationship between countries, expect normalcy or expect vast improvement until all Americans are freed.

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Apr 29, 1990

America is committed to Panama's future, and that's why we proposed the aid package for Panama last January.

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Apr 29, 1990

I expect I speak for all Americans when I say I rejoice in that.

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Apr 29, 1990

FAC has initiated a review process to examine outstanding 509 Account licenses, scrutinize open enforcement files.

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Apr 29, 1990

I don't think any American can totally rejoice until the rest are free.

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Apr 29, 1990

We wish to express our gratitude to all those who through their efforts helped in Mr. Reed's release.

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Apr 29, 1990

I'm not suggesting... that Syria and Iran are the ones that are holding the remaining hostages.

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Apr 29, 1990

Many material things may now be in short supply in Panama, but freedom is there in abundance.

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Apr 29, 1990

I just hope this is a forerunner to the release of the other American hostages and the others from other countries held against their will.

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Apr 29, 1990

We are pleased that hostage Frank Reed has been freed by his captors.

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Apr 29, 1990

The new government in Panama is a dejure government, freely elected by the Panamanian people on May 7, 1989.

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Apr 29, 1990

I've tried to put myself in the place of the other families and say, hey, how about my loved one?

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Apr 29, 1990

American business can outthink, outwork, outperform any nation in the world.

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Apr 29, 1990

I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of October 19, 1989.

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Apr 27, 1990

Like you, I realize that the widespread prevalence of abortion in America is a tragedy not only in terms of lives destroyed but because it so fundamentally contradicts the values that we as a nation hold dear.

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Apr 27, 1990

I want to pay my respects to our able Vice President, Dan Quayle -- thank him for his commitment.

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Apr 27, 1990

Until then, continue to work for the day when respect for human life is sacrosanct and beyond question.

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Apr 26, 1990

I believe that innovation springs from these 50 laboratories of democracy.

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Apr 26, 1990

Edward E. Allison will serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation.

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Apr 26, 1990

Let there be no mistake. This administration is committed to free and fair trade.

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Apr 26, 1990

It means working at the Federal and State levels to develop ways to liberate people from dependency on government, not bind them to it.

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Apr 26, 1990

I believe that multilateral negotiations in GATT are the most promising route for creating new opportunities for American industry and agriculture and strengthening the global trading system.

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