George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
In the 1990's, strategic defense makes much more sense than ever before, in my view.
Yours are the minds that are rarely at rest -- sometimes blessed, sometimes burdened with a flow of ideas that simply won't quit.
The purpose of containment was not to defeat or humiliate the Soviets.
I think it would be a very good thing to do because as a grandparent of 12 I must confess...
It's why I'm imposing on great scientists like David Packard and others to give us the advice on how we can become more competitive.
I pray that it will not be my sad duty to commit American fighting men again into combat.
I want to say something about the people here, about your response, actually, in the wake of the earthquake back in October.
I referred to it as the 'Revolution of '89,' a remarkable and hopeful transition that continues even now.
I think it's a national goal that we be more competitive, but it can't wait until we get our defense program in line.
A statutory requirement to reveal such negotiations would interfere with the President's constitutional responsibility for conducting negotiations with foreign governments.
Let me thank all of you at the Lab for your role in preserving the peace and keeping the world stable and America secure.





