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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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Jun 19, 1989

Sections of the bill violate the constitutional requirement that legislation go through a process of bicameral passage and presentation to the President before becoming law.

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Jun 19, 1989

These reforms are adopted and other defects in H.R. 2655 are addressed, they could cumulatively result in the President's senior advisers recommending disapproval of the bill.

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Jun 19, 1989

Federal policy should not discriminate against two parent families in which one parent works at home to care for their children.

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Jun 19, 1989

The tendency toward legislative micromanagement should be rolled back.

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Jun 19, 1989

Education can be the great uplifter -- individually, and for America.

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Jun 18, 1989

Life is measured not by what's in our bank account but by holding ourselves to account for the well-being of our community.

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Jun 18, 1989

It is clear the Convention has enthusiastic support in the international community.

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Jun 18, 1989

Our negotiators return to the bargaining table with my firm pledge that we will work vigorously to achieve fair and far-reaching agreements that strengthen peace.

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Jun 18, 1989

I do hereby proclaim August 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day.

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Jun 18, 1989

My objective for these negotiations is to achieve verifiable agreements that improve our security while enhancing stability and reducing the risk of war.

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Jun 18, 1989

We must build on our achievements thus far to reach agreements that fulfill our objectives of reducing the risk of war and enhancing security and stability.

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Jun 18, 1989

Maintaining credible and effective nuclear deterrent forces is essential both to our security and to our ability to negotiate sound and stabilizing agreements.

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Jun 18, 1989

Only we can define a successful life both for the individual and the Nation.

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Jun 18, 1989

We have to summon the courage to confront the evil that exists in the world.

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Jun 18, 1989

The production, trafficking, and consumption of illicit narcotics have become a worldwide menace of unprecedented proportions.

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Jun 18, 1989

Every school in this country can win; every school in this country can be safe and drug free.

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Jun 18, 1989

Today marks the opening of round XI of the nuclear and space talks in Geneva.

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Jun 18, 1989

Reports of your reputation have not 'been greatly exaggerated.'

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Jun 18, 1989

You understand that students have a right to learn in drug-free schools.

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