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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 9, 1989

Successful implementation of the Report's recommendations will be a major step forward in fulfilling our promise to the American people to maintain our nation's strength and bring greater efficiency to government.

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Jul 9, 1989

The measures recognize that successful market economic reform and democratization in Poland, and elsewhere in East Central Europe, can lay the basis for European stability and security.

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Jul 9, 1989

This Report provides a basis for significant additional improvements in the management of the Department of Defense and in the defense acquisition process.

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Jul 9, 1989

Robert B. Barker will continue to serve as Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy at the Department of Defense.

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Jul 9, 1989

Remember those words, because their spirit is Poland's spirit.

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Jul 9, 1989

More specifically, I ask that the Congress: Create a more stable funding environment for Defense programs by adopting a biennial Defense Budget process.

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Jul 9, 1989

Poland's economic recovery will require a strong entrepreneurial sector, growing fast and generating wealth to benefit the whole nation.

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Jul 9, 1989

The United States will stand with Poland; we will support Poland's hopeful mission, unparalleled in your history.

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Jul 9, 1989

The reforms identified in your Report will help achieve these requirements through a stronger and more efficient Department of Defense.

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Jul 9, 1989

I have asked Secretary Cheney to propose detailed and substantive implementing actions to be achieved in specified timeframes.

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Jul 8, 1989

Today our two nations are partners in commerce and common defense, and the common values that bind us have never been stronger.

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Jul 8, 1989

I travel first to Poland and Hungary, nations on the threshold of a new era, nations where the spirit of freedom is strong.

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Jul 6, 1989

I intend to nominate John E. Frohnmayer to be Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Jul 6, 1989

You know, the only real game in the world, I think, is baseball.

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Jul 6, 1989

The proposal calls for the elimination of honoraria over 18 months.

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Jul 6, 1989

Fifty years ago, Jack sponsored the very first Little League team, and today, he's still contributing to America's love affair with baseball.

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Jul 6, 1989

I hereby establish the Commission on Alternative Utilization of Military Facilities.

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Jul 6, 1989

We will work closely with our allies to support peace and security around the world.

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Jul 6, 1989

This pay gap is affecting the Federal Government's ability to attract and retain the skilled and motivated senior executives necessary to direct the complex, wide-ranging, and critical functions of the Federal Government.

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