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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 5, 1989

Guarantees represent an important means of support for U.S. exports and involve only a limited subsidy.

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Jun 5, 1989

We discussed how important it is for all elements of Pakistan society to ensure that democracy isn't just an abstract concept, but that it works.

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Jun 5, 1989

I think it's a fair characterization to say that the Prime Minister has flatly refused my latest offer: She's not going double or nothing on this year's Harvard-Yale game.

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Jun 5, 1989

I should note how one observer said that it was an asset to today's talks that the leaders of both our countries are fluent in the same tongue.

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Jun 5, 1989

And so, Madam Prime Minister, you've described your time among the roses and the cool shade of the gardens as 'the happiest hours of my life.'

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Jun 5, 1989

It was the great Pakistani poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal who once observed, simply, 'Love is freedom and honor.'

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Jun 5, 1989

And throughout our talks we reaffirmed the values which bind us, bind the United States and Pakistan -- values of faith and family and the dignity of work.

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Jun 5, 1989

Pakistan deserves great credit and admiration for its extraordinary, extraordinary humanitarian efforts in support of the millions of Afghan refugees during this period.

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Jun 4, 1989

I challenge every CEO in this room to get involved -- personally involved -- with the schools in your own community.

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Jun 2, 1989

I hope that China will rapidly return to the path of political and economic reform and conditions of stability.

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Jun 2, 1989

I deeply deplore the decision to use force against peaceful demonstrators and the consequent loss of life.

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May 31, 1989

Richard Wood Boehm would continue to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Sultanate of Oman.

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May 31, 1989

I am proud to nominate Morris Dempson Busby to be accorded the rank of Ambassador.

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May 31, 1989

We will spare no effort to achieve agreements that will reduce the risk of war and strengthen the foundations for peace.

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May 30, 1989

For forty years, the world has waited for the cold war to end. And decade after decade, time after time, the flowering human spirit withered from the chill of conflict and oppression; and again, the world waited. But the passion for…

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May 30, 1989

This would prevent the CPSC from making fully informed decisions regarding the effects of its action.

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May 11, 1989

The HTS is modified as provided in the annex to this proclamation.

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May 9, 1989

I urge all Americans to express their love and respect for their mothers and to reflect on the importance of motherhood to the well-being of our country.

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May 8, 1989

I believe strongly in separation of church and state, and so does the pastor; but we're not talking of that here.

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