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.
I think I know the agony of divided families and the concern that many here today feel about their beloved Cuba.
The comprehensive battle plan that we sent to Congress seeks to rid our streets of the violent criminals with an attack on four points: new laws to punish them, new agents to arrest them, new prosecutors to convict them, and new prisons to…
We've got plenty of problems around the world, but on the world scene, the United States stands tall and confident.
She's an effective teacher with a longstanding commitment to quality education.
Until I see demonstrable change, there will be no improvement in relations with Cuba.
I am pleased to sign into law today H.R. 1860, a bill that will help assure that we have the best possible people conducting the 1990 census.
What a pleasure it is, an uplifting pleasure, to be with the next U.S. Representative from Florida's 18th District.
The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a poignant reminder that the civil and political rights enshrined in our Constitution are the birthright of all.
I do hereby proclaim September 8, 1989, National Pledge of Allegiance Day.
It is appropriate that we recognize the many accomplishments of women, as well as their unique role in keeping our families, communities, and Nation strong.
I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day by displaying the United States Flag, by reciting publicly the Pledge of Allegiance, and by participating in other appropriate activities.
On August 26, 1989, we will commemorate the 69th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
The adoption of that amendment secured for women an equal voice in our representative system by guaranteeing their right to vote.
This generosity is exemplified not only by the many thousands of employees who contribute to the campaign but especially by those who show their support by taking leadership roles in the conduct of the campaign each year.
Your careful monitoring of agency activities and your diligence in investigating possible improprieties is essential both in ensuring that employees adhere to scrupulous standards and in ascertaining the facts and seeing that justice is…
By securing for women the right to vote -- and allowing them full participation in the political life of our country -- the 19th Amendment affirmed the principles upon which our Nation was founded.
I am asking you to support Secretary Derwinski by personally serving as Chairman of the Campaign in your agency.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to protect the interest of the Federal Government, to deal only with responsible persons, and to insure proper management…
I wouldn't be opposed to that, provided they were able to cooperate with us.
I have now signed a message to the Congress transmitting another piece of legislation, one that would ban the receipt of honoraria by Members of Congress.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to protect the interest of the Federal Government, to deal only with responsible persons, and to insure proper management…





