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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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Feb 8, 1990

I announced my intention to nominate Jonathan Moore to be the Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

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Feb 7, 1990

I know that the Ohio party is on the move, but I can tell you that that National Committee has taken a real leadership in a lot of these races.

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Feb 7, 1990

And for you missile crews, the pointy end is up, and keep 'em in the green.

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Feb 7, 1990

And I want to do my level best to keep this country on a forward course.

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Feb 7, 1990

That's a tribute to every one of you in this room tonight -- and every one of you who are working so hard to make the Republican Party the majority party here in Ohio.

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Feb 7, 1990

Any time day or night, in the missile field or the flight line, in a command post, or in an office, you are deterrence.

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Feb 7, 1990

I want to see prudent cuts, but I want to see it done in an orderly way so what emerges is a strong, robust, vital force.

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Feb 7, 1990

We've seen a world of change this past year -- unbelievable, unpredictable change -- triumph of democracy from Prague to Panama.

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Feb 7, 1990

The expression, Mr. Clark, that we use on that -- and I expect all the pros around here know this -- but it's 'ready to learn.'

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Feb 7, 1990

That does not mean dismantling the solid foundation of military strength, alliance solidarity, and international security that has really brought us to this new moment of promise.

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Feb 7, 1990

We want U.S. students to be first in the world in math and science achievement.

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Feb 7, 1990

God bless you all, and thank you for your wonderful service to this, the greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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Feb 7, 1990

We're going to reorder our defense budget on the basis of our strategic needs, in response to the challenges we will still face in a world of many uncertainties and dangers.

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Feb 7, 1990

I'm delighted to make one of my first fundraising stops of this decade right here in Ohio.

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Feb 7, 1990

It is the professional men and women of our military who makes them work.

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