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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 14, 1989

We hold that the right of each individual to physical integrity and dignity must be guaranteed.

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Jul 14, 1989

Extreme poverty and exclusion from society violate the dignity of everyone enduring them.

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Jul 14, 1989

You watch -- the summit will do exactly what it is I suggested yesterday.

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Jul 14, 1989

We believe that all human beings must act towards each other in a spirit of fraternity.

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Jul 13, 1989

I announce my intention to nominate Gwendolyn S. King to be Commissioner of Social Security.

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Jul 13, 1989

The proposed reduction of $1 billion from the $4.6 billion requested would cause cancellation or delay of experiments crucial to proving the feasibility of SDI technologies.

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Jul 13, 1989

This protocol is fully consistent with the goals set out by the President in his proposals for the Clean Air Act.

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Jul 13, 1989

Denial of the requested multiyear procurement of the F/A-18 and E-2C aircraft and Maverick missile would increase significantly outyear costs.

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Jul 13, 1989

We reaffirmed our commitment to work closely together to promote continued economic growth with low inflation.

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Jul 13, 1989

The R&D and procurement funding reductions totaling $.8 billion would delay flight test and production programs, increase total program costs, and reduce the FY 1990 program by one aircraft for this essential element of our strategic…

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Jul 13, 1989

The United States formally accepted the Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) protocol to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution.

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Jul 13, 1989

The reduction in authorization would delay the new airbase for the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing at Crotone, Italy, and other critical European construction.

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Jul 12, 1989

The excitement of all this, you just feel it in talking to the leaders and feel it from the people.

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Jul 12, 1989

I didn't sense a dejection on his part; I sensed somewhat of an upbeat feeling that, yes, that these changes were possible now.

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Jul 12, 1989

I just come away with this real acute sense now of the change that's taking place in Eastern Europe and a determination to play a constructive role in that change.

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Jul 12, 1989

I think the very fact that they can sit and talk to an American President in a reasonable way... was fruitful to them.

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Jul 12, 1989

The thing that's impressive is the determination on the part of all these leaders to move towards economic freedom and political freedom.

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Jul 12, 1989

Funding by State, municipal, and private interests would be more appropriate.

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Jul 12, 1989

Current Federal policy emphasizes the use of limited land acquisition funds for acquiring lands within existing National Park boundaries.

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Jul 12, 1989

Change is absolutely amazing that's taking place in Eastern Europe.

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Jul 12, 1989

The people's aspiration for liberty and for free choice is too fundamental.

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Jul 12, 1989

This visit to Hungary -- well, Poland also -- but both of them were very, very moving.

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Jul 12, 1989

I think it would be rather arrogant to suggest that it's the United States that has the sole responsibility.

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