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.
May 22, 2012
Joining will serve the national security interests of the United States and secure U.S. sovereign rights over extensive marine areas including the valuable natural resources they contain.
Apr 16, 2012
our war is not against this Islamic religion but against those who would corrupt it, distort it, and misuse it in the name of terrorism.
Mar 6, 2012
I will tell you, with $55 oil, we don't need incentives for the oil and gas companies to explore. There are plenty of incentives.
Nov 14, 2011
if we increase our support at this critical moment and hope the Iraqis break the current cycle of violence, we can hasten the day our troops begin coming home.
Oct 25, 2011
Our failure to properly manage the human activities that affect the nation's oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes is compromising their ecological integrity.
Jun 14, 2011
I take great pleasure in signing the legislation as demonstration to the American people of my determination that each and every American shall breathe clean air.
May 2, 2011
He's celebrating with all Americans right now in what he called -- quote -- 'an important victory on the war of terror,' a phrase this White House, as you know, does not use.
Mar 28, 2011
[t]hose who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger . . . should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.
Mar 28, 2011
Our war was with the terrorists who perverted the teachings of Islam, not with Muslims who were faithful to what he called 'a faith based upon love, not hate.'
Feb 28, 2011
I am firmly committed to the principle that the question of political status is a matter of self-determination the people of Puerto Rico.
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