George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
We did talk about the need for a global approach to environmental concerns.
I would be misrepresenting or understating things if I didn't say that the Prime Minister once again impressed on me the urgency of moving as fast as we can.
I propose that we cut the maximum tax rate on capital gains to increase long-term investment.
I make this pledge tonight: My team and I are ready to work with the Congress.
I want to make sure that when a drug dealer is convicted there's a cell waiting for him.
Let this be recorded as the time when America rose up and said no to drugs.
I've long believed that the people of Puerto Rico should have the right to determine their own political future.
I'm proud to be over here for the swearing-in of my friend Manuel Lujan as the 46th Secretary of the Interior.
The public demand for a safe, clean environment has probably never been firmer.
I will use the Economic Policy Council and the Domestic Policy Council to advise me in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of economic and domestic policy.
Among my first items on my personal agenda is the protection of America's environment.
My plea would be for prompt fulfillment of the responsibilities of the Senate committee, prompt action by the United States Senate.
I want to be sure that our grandchildren will be able to enjoy that same natural abundance that we enjoy today.
I believe, as you do, in clean air and clean water and the protection of American wildlife.
I am pledged to improving the quality of life: for improving the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink.
I have seen nothing, not one substantive fact, that makes me change my mind about John Tower's ability to be Secretary of Defense.
The Department of the Interior is our nation's principal conservation agency.
I believe that economic growth and a clean environment are both part of what all Americans understand a better life to mean.
Manuel has long experience with the important issues that face this Department.





