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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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Dec 2, 1989

Now we've got to move forward, and I think we can, in a lot of ways.

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Dec 2, 1989

There is enormous support in our country for what Chairman Gorbachev is doing inside the Soviet Union.

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Dec 2, 1989

This meeting accomplished everything that I had hoped it would.

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Dec 2, 1989

I wouldn't say allies, but with far less misunderstanding and with far more common goals.

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Dec 2, 1989

There's also a great potential to develop common opportunities.

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Dec 2, 1989

A better U.S.-Soviet relationship is to be valued in and of itself, but it also should be an instrument of positive change for the world.

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Dec 2, 1989

It worked exactly the way I visualized it when we took the initiative.

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Dec 2, 1989

I think it's a major step towards understanding and in trying to tear down any remaining barriers that shot up because of the cold war.

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Dec 2, 1989

NATO would remain the cornerstone of the West's efforts to manage peaceful change in Europe.

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Dec 2, 1989

I had known President Gorbachev before, and I'd let him speak for himself.

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Dec 2, 1989

No, we could have floated the Holiday Inn out there to do it on.

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Dec 2, 1989

I think we ought to go forward and try to get a START agreement.

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Dec 2, 1989

We can sit there and talk about issues of which we've had divisions over the years, try to find ways to narrow them.

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Dec 2, 1989

There is enormous respect and support for the way he has advocated peaceful change in Europe.

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Dec 2, 1989

I feel we have much more understanding between the parties as a result of that discussion.

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Dec 2, 1989

I think the climate, as a result of these talks, for investment inside the Soviet Union is a big plus.

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Dec 1, 1989

We feel this has been a very productive day in terms of the 5-hour meeting this morning.

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