Dec 12, 1989
Even in times of serious fiscal constraints, we can still meet our highest environmental priorities, and this is one of mine.
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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Dec 12, 1989
U.S. participation in this arrangement reflects support for Poland's economic reform program designed to restore sustained growth.
Dec 12, 1989
I am pleased today to sign into law S. 804, the 'North American Wetlands Conservation Act.'
Dec 12, 1989
This entire process has been a splendid example of the great good we can accomplish when we approach our problems in a genuine spirit of bipartisanship.
Dec 12, 1989
I shall treat the unconstitutional portions of section 502B(c) as severable from the rest of this legislation.
Dec 12, 1989
We applaud the commitment, the dedication, and the goals expressed by the North American Plan.
Dec 12, 1989
International cooperation is essential if they are to be defeated, and the United States, in particular, must be generous in providing assistance.
Dec 12, 1989
Currently, the United States is losing nearly 400,000 acres of wetlands annually.
Dec 12, 1989
Today I am pleased to be signing into law H.R. 1727, the 'Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989.'
Dec 12, 1989
This important legislation will allow the Federal Government, in cooperation with the State of Florida, to acquire over 100,000 acres of valuable resource lands and restore those lands to their once-natural wetlands state.
Dec 11, 1989
I have today approved H.R. 3614, the 'Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.'
Dec 11, 1989
I am particularly pleased with the bilateral consensus agreements to eliminate trade-distorting practices.
Dec 11, 1989
I am pleased today to sign H.J. Res. 175, which authorizes the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau.
Dec 11, 1989
I am determined to protect the right of every parent to send their children to the care center of their choice, and that includes, and must include, church-sponsored centers.
Dec 11, 1989
We take seriously our obligations for the security of Palau and will support the efforts of a sovereign, self-governing Palau to attain its full economic potential.
Dec 11, 1989
I am pleased that the initial phase of negotiations to implement my program has been successfully completed.
Dec 11, 1989
I shall interpret these provisions as placing no limit on our negotiations and communications with foreign governments.
Dec 11, 1989
Human dignity somehow eclipsed this nation as does 'love thy neighbor.'
Dec 11, 1989
What a wonderful message for this Christmas season -- a message of the renewal which springs from faith, hope, generosity, and freedom.
Dec 11, 1989
I hope that Palau's voters will fully participate in the upcoming plebiscite and exercise their democratic right to set their own course for the future.
Dec 11, 1989
Today I sign H.R. 3275, the 'Steel Trade Liberalization Program Implementation Act.'
Dec 11, 1989
In signing the joint resolution, I note that the power to convene a session of the Congress other than on a given date set by law is vested in the President by Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution.
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