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.
H.R. 1463 would allow Washington area jurisdictions to pay for only 20 percent of the construction costs of the Metrorail system.
The key to a richer and more vibrant economy across the continent is found in the private sector, not in the hands of governments.
H.R. 1463 would authorize $2.16 billion in appropriations for an additional 13.5 miles for the Metrorail system.
The United States continues to take seriously its commitments to arms control agreements.
I don't believe there would be any resistance from any quarter to helping the people of Cuba once they had the right to express themselves in free and fair elections.
The United States was instrumental in establishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as the primary international forum on this topic.
SDI offers an opportunity to shift deterrence to a safer and more stable basis through greater reliance on strategic defenses.
In sum, in the 1990's, strategic defenses make much more sense than ever before.
Therefore, the Administration supports Senate passage of S. 543 but will work to have its concerns addressed in the final version of the legislation.
There isn't any need for Soviet troops in Eastern Europe, and the sooner they get out of there, the better.
I am going to continue to reiterate the importance, not just to the United States but to the whole hemisphere, of the aid package that I have requested for both Panama and Nicaragua.
The Tree Trust Act will work by using State forestry agencies and private tree-planting organizations.
Ms. McGettigan has served as Associate Director for Legal Policy, Office of Policy Development, since July 1989.
Achievements such as those described here are the basis for much of our Nation's strength -- its economic growth, national security, and the overall well-being of our people.
Today, deaf and hearing impaired men and women around the country are destroying many of the attitudinal barriers that have likewise limited their opportunities for educational and economic advancement.





