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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 1, 1989

We regret that we were unable to visit the Slava for this afternoon's meeting.

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Nov 30, 1989

I hope my meeting with Chairman Gorbachev means that fierce adversaries will never again clash on the field of battle.

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Nov 30, 1989

This assistance is intended to allow the democratically elected government of the Philippines to restore order.

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Nov 30, 1989

Sounded fine, he said, and very grateful for the call and very grateful for the assistance.

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Nov 30, 1989

And so, thank you for that, for writing still-new pages in the history of America and of her Navy.

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Nov 30, 1989

U.S. military assistance to the Government of the Philippines in defending itself against a coup attempt.

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Nov 30, 1989

Let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

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Nov 29, 1989

In recent years, our relations with the Soviet Union have changed greatly, and clearly they've changed for the better.

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Nov 29, 1989

I therefore shall interpret this and similar provisions consistently with my constitutional authority to withhold information that would compromise national security or the deliberative processes of the executive branch.

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Nov 29, 1989

I intend to communicate my reasons in the event I remove an Inspector General, I shall do so as a matter of comity rather than statutory obligation.

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Nov 29, 1989

I nevertheless have signed H.R. 2748 because Title VIII includes three provisions enabling me and the Director of Central Intelligence to minimize the harm Title VIII otherwise would do to the national security and the effectiveness of the…

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Nov 29, 1989

Our hearts go out to those afflicted, as our heads work towards finding solutions.

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Nov 29, 1989

We both want to build a sustained relationship for real achievements over the long term.

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Nov 29, 1989

I shall interpret Title VIII consistently with the Constitution.

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Nov 29, 1989

It has always been my view, and it is my policy as President, that the United States shall not return any person to a country where he or she faces persecution.

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Nov 29, 1989

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 2712, the 'Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989.'

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Nov 29, 1989

We have committed resources at an unprecedented rate to HIV-related research of all kinds.

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