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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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Oct 12, 1989

America is moving forward, and as we do, we've got to continue to strive for free trade -- free and fair trade.

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Oct 12, 1989

I reaffirm my strong support for Yugoslav independence, unity, and sovereignty.

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Oct 12, 1989

We ought not to say failure and then throw up our hands and give up.

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Oct 12, 1989

Let us have the flexibility to use the resources where our families and our experts think is best.

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Oct 12, 1989

The use of employer sanctions would require complex documentation in order to prove that an alien was performing longshore work legally.

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Oct 12, 1989

I believe that the American flag is a unique and special symbol of our nation and it should be protected from desecration.

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Oct 12, 1989

The American people are strongly supporting the position I took, and they're not dumb.

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Oct 12, 1989

The intent of H.R. 2138 can be accomplished by amending the definition of 'alien crewman'.

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Oct 12, 1989

I have not seen any fact in all the reports that have come out that would make me have done something different in terms of use of force.

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Oct 12, 1989

I want as broad a power as possible, and I think under the Constitution the President has it.

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Oct 11, 1989

We can't tax our way to richer growth; we cannot tax our way to higher growth.

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Oct 11, 1989

No single issue today says more about our commitment to the future.

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Oct 11, 1989

I hereby proclaim the month of October 1989 'Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month.'

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Oct 11, 1989

The Secretary of the Interior already has adequate authority to conduct a National Historic Landmark theme study on American labor history.

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Oct 11, 1989

Rudy's the one who left Washington to help clean up New York City, the city of his birth, his hometown.

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Oct 11, 1989

Politics begins with people, and people -- good people -- is what southern Mississippi is all about.

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Oct 11, 1989

God bless you, and God bless the United States of America, and God bless the State of Mississippi.

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Oct 11, 1989

Such a study could be conducted more quickly and at less cost under current law than under H.R. 2949.

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Oct 11, 1989

New York, don't postpone your return to good government, your return to greatness.

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Oct 11, 1989

I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Oct 11, 1989

I urge every single one of you to support Rudy's candidacy as energetically and as generously as you possibly can.

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