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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 19, 1989

We must commit ourselves to a future where Americans and citizens of all nations will live and work in space.

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Jul 19, 1989

My commitment today to forge ahead with a sustained, manned exploration program, mission by mission -- the space station, the Moon, Mars and beyond -- is a continuing commitment to ask new questions, to seek new answers, both in the…

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Jul 18, 1989

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Clifford R. Oviatt, Jr., to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Jul 18, 1989

The bill would violate the limits set forth in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Jul 18, 1989

This action violates section 202 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1987.

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Jul 18, 1989

The President's request is part of a $12 billion phaseout program designed to return responsibility for sewage treatment funding to States and localities.

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Jul 18, 1989

I am proud to nominate Dr. Nicolas Miklos Salgo for this important position.

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Jul 18, 1989

This is an important element of our overall national security policy, which seeks to reduce the risk of war and increase international stability.

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Jul 18, 1989

I have reviewed the activities of the United States Government departments and agencies during the calendar year 1988 related to preventing nuclear proliferation.

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Jul 18, 1989

This is a result of the Subcommittee's reliance on higher-cost new construction programs instead of lower-cost housing vouchers proposed in the President's Budget.

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Jul 17, 1989

The Constitution grants to the President, not Congress, the executive power to manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive branch.

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Jul 17, 1989

Our joy at what is now happening is more powerful than memory.

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Jul 16, 1989

We hope that the House will reevaluate the funding proposals in the Committee bill and work with the Administration to arrive at a more appropriate distribution of our scarce resources.

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Jul 14, 1989

We reaffirm our commitment to freedom, democratic principles and human rights.

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Jul 14, 1989

We stress the protection of freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and of freedom of opinion and expression;

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Jul 14, 1989

The summit will do exactly what it is I suggested yesterday it will do and what Margaret referred to today.

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Jul 14, 1989

I am so happy to have a good personal relationship that's existed for a long time with Britain's great Prime Minister.

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