The two Presidents agreed that it was most unfortunate that inaccurate and confusing reports... had created such a false impression.
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.
The United States never intended to conduct any activities within Colombian territorial waters.
I had not authorized naval maneuvers, as incorrectly described in the press.
But remember, too, that we have not finished the work of making Martin Luther King's dream a reality for each child in America.
And so, the farm bill, our international trade negotiations, and a capital gains tax cut will be high on my agenda for this great nation, because what's good for agriculture is good for America.
I am sick and tired of the demagogs who call this a tax cut for the rich.
I believe in the tough resiliency and the moral strength of the American people.
You, America's farmers, deserve the credit for the rebound in U.S. farming.
The provisions of this order shall apply to all the new construction activities specified in the subsections below.
I think I've heard all kinds of characterizations of him in the press ... Time for rhetoric is over; time for answering hypothetical questions that might prejudice the trial is over.
Each Federal agency responsible for the design and construction of each new Federal building shall ensure that the building is designed and constructed in accord with appropriate seismic design and construction standards.
I want to assure all of the countries of Latin America that United States policy remains one of a friendly, supportive, and respectful neighbor.
Local building codes shall be used in design and construction by those concerned with such activities in accord with section 3(a) and 3(c) of this order and augmented when necessary to achieve appropriate seismic design and construction…
$184.6 million from the President's Unanticipated Needs for Natural Disasters Account.
The purposes of these requirements are to reduce risks to the lives of occupants of buildings owned by the Federal Government.
I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Poland as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).





