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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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Jul 24, 1989

The Steel Trade Liberalization Program described above is designed to establish the conditions for fair and open steel trade throughout the world.

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Jul 24, 1989

Local programs will establish achievement objectives for participants in the program.

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Jul 24, 1989

Over 68 percent of the program graduates have found and held a job.

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Jul 24, 1989

I am establishing a Steel Trade Liberalization Program that will extend for 2 1/2 years the voluntary restraint arrangements (VRA's) that limit steel imports into the United States.

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Jul 23, 1989

With just a small effort, we can help our own employees and, just as importantly, we can provide national leadership in support of adoption.

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Jul 23, 1989

I thank you for protecting the bounty of America, our soils, lakes, and forests.

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Jul 23, 1989

Most importantly, adoption provides a home and love to children who may have neither.

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Jul 23, 1989

I justify it because I think the prime responsibility of a President is the national security of the United States.

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Jul 23, 1989

These are very serious matters, and a thorough investigation takes a good deal of time.

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Jul 23, 1989

You are helping to reclaim and recover America's precious environment for our posterity and for our children.

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Jul 23, 1989

The foundation of our nation is the American family, protector of our most valuable yet vulnerable resource -- our children.

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Jul 23, 1989

For by launching the Points of Light Initiative, we sounded a nationwide call for each American to engage in community service.

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Jul 23, 1989

I am directing you and your staff to consider ways to provide such leadership to advance the adoption alternative.

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Jul 23, 1989

Adoption works -- for children who need homes, for people hoping to become parents, and for women facing a crisis pregnancy.

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Jul 23, 1989

Edward S.G. Dennis, Jr., will continue to serve as an Assistant Attorney General.

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