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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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Sep 20, 1989

General Pulaski clearly understood that liberty is the God-given right of all men.

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Sep 20, 1989

Sometimes we lose sight of the vast majority of young Americans who are doing their best to better this world.

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Sep 20, 1989

Emerson said that a hero is no braver than anyone else, only brave for 5 minutes longer.

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Sep 20, 1989

The Attorney General is authorized to use such agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and members of the U.S. Marshals Service as may be necessary to carry out the directive.

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Sep 20, 1989

Today, we Americans offer our support and our prayers for the people of Poland as they continue seeking the blessings of freedom and representative government.

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Sep 20, 1989

One of the recipients of a Young American Medal for Bravery is 12-year-old Angela Marie Campanoli.

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Sep 20, 1989

Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces by the Constitution and laws of the United States, I am hereby ordering that the following measures be taken to restore…

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Sep 20, 1989

I've said that from now on in America any definition of a successful life must include service to others.

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Sep 20, 1989

The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to use such units or members of the U.S. Coast Guard as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this memorandum.

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Sep 20, 1989

I have issued Proclamation No. 6023 of September 20, 1989, ordering persons engaged in domestic violence and disorder in the United States Virgin Islands to cease and desist.

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Sep 20, 1989

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, in recognition of the United States marshals' important role in defending individual rights and upholding the rule of…

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Sep 20, 1989

We Americans pause to remember General Pulaski and the heartfelt convictions for which he gave his life.

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Sep 20, 1989

I've never been more confident of that because it's going to be in hands like this.

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Sep 20, 1989

Nonetheless, the Administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 971.

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Sep 19, 1989

Units and members of the Armed Forces of the United States will be used to suppress the violence described in the proclamation and to restore law and order in and about the Virgin Islands.

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Sep 19, 1989

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Thomas E. Anfinson to be Deputy Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Education.

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Sep 18, 1989

Primary attention needs to be focused on measures to increase economic freedoms and growth.

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Sep 18, 1989

The Federal Government stands ready to respond promptly and fully.

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Sep 18, 1989

May it grow, flourish, and symbolize the hope of a new century: that man will one day be reconciled to nature once again.

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Sep 18, 1989

Restrictions on Aid to El Salvador seriously constrain administration of the program.

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Sep 18, 1989

This section would impose serious constraints on the President's ability to conduct foreign policy, and we believe that it would be unconstitutional.

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Sep 18, 1989

We must and will protect the environment, and we must and will protect the jobs of the working men and women of the State of Washington.

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Sep 18, 1989

This discriminatory reallocation is inconsistent with regulations of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade which the United States is obliged by agreement to honor.

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Sep 18, 1989

All necessary Federal resources will be quickly mobilized to help the people of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico recover from this disaster.

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Sep 18, 1989

We're all responsible, and it's surprisingly easy to move from being part of the problem to being part of the solution.

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