Jun 21, 1989
Prosperity cannot be truly enjoyed unless the Points of Light about which I've spoken shine on every American in need.
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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Jun 21, 1989
Just for example, when you were a little guy -- a real little, young one, did you just come from New York or did you come from outside somewhere?
Jun 21, 1989
Charles L. Grizzle will continue to serve as an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Jun 21, 1989
I want to thank Pat Barrett, my brother John, and Joe Fogg, outgoing chairman -- my friend Tony Colavita.
Jun 21, 1989
It is no surprise to me that New Yorkers, in particular minority and ethnic voters, are shifting -- they are shifting from automatic loyalty to the other party and voting Republican more and more.
Jun 21, 1989
And accordingly, I would like to commend our three mayoral candidates, Rudolph Giuliani -- Rudy -- [laughter] -- Ron Lauder, and Herb London -- for offering their considerable abilities to the voters.
Jun 21, 1989
Can you ever make friends, or is it you're always worried about doing that, even?
Jun 21, 1989
Flag-burning is wrong -- dead wrong -- and the flag of the United States is very, very special.
Jun 21, 1989
I intend to nominate Lou Gallegos to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Jun 20, 1989
I intend to nominate Richard A. Clarke to be an Assistant Secretary of State.
Jun 20, 1989
And we've asked for nearly $200 million in new funding for acquisitions under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Jun 20, 1989
Further delays in enactment of an acceptable supplemental would have increasingly undesirable impacts on the intended beneficiaries.
Jun 20, 1989
We are privileged to live in the greatest, freest, most inspirational country in the entire world.
Jun 20, 1989
I intend to nominate Victor Stello, Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy.
Jun 20, 1989
Resolving the disputes through negotiation rather than litigation was accomplished due to the diligent, good-faith efforts of all parties involved.
Jun 20, 1989
This former attorney general has a tough, hardnosed plan for putting away violent criminals for good.
Jun 20, 1989
Every American, in every city in America, will breathe clean air, and that should be a national goal.
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