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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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Dec 31, 1992

The United States looks forward to full and mutually productive relations with the new Czech and Slovak states.

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Dec 30, 1992

Well, I am confident that Boris Yeltsin will go the extra mile on that. I think he has. But we just have to wait and see on that subject because all of us remain concerned about it. But I should express my confidence in his willingness to…

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Dec 30, 1992

No, I view it as a great step for mankind. And it's not--certainly it's not a personal achievement. The people standing here with me have worked hours, endless hours, to bring this about. So it's not personal. But I take great pride in…

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Dec 30, 1992

Yes, it's perfectly safe. I'm not in the least bit concerned of the security. I have great confidence in our military and in, certainly, as always, in the Secret Service. So no, there's not a worry in the world on that. START II

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Dec 29, 1992

I feel confident after talking to Larry Eagleburger… that that will be approved.

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Dec 29, 1992

I hope the trip will show the concern that all Americans feel for the people of Somalia.

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Dec 29, 1992

I can't tell you how proud I am of the young men and women that are serving halfway around the world.

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Dec 23, 1992

The prosecutions of the individuals I am pardoning represent what I believe is a profoundly troubling development in the political and legal climate of our country: the criminalization of policy differences.

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Dec 23, 1992

In granting these pardons today, I am doing what I believe honor, decency, and fairness require.

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Dec 22, 1992

I want to ensure that the IWC has the full support of the United States in carrying out its responsibility to conserve the great natural resources represented by whale stocks.

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Dec 22, 1992

I want to say that to everybody that's worked so hard in our administration.

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Dec 22, 1992

The United States remains committed to a multilateral resolution of this crisis through its actions implementing the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council with respect to the FRY(S/M).

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Dec 22, 1992

I am also greatly concerned about the announcement made by the Government of Norway at the beginning of the 44th Annual Meeting of the IWC that Norway would resume commercial whaling in 1993, irrespective of the decisions of the IWC.

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Dec 22, 1992

I think it would kind of ruin the spirit of Christmas if I took any questions here.

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Dec 22, 1992

We must provide our teens with opportunity and hope, with firm yet loving moral guidance and discipline.

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Dec 22, 1992

I prohibited the importation into the United States of any goods originating in, or services performed in, the FRY(S/M).

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Dec 22, 1992

I ordered the immediate blocking of all property and interests in property of the Government of Serbia and the Government of Montenegro.

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Dec 22, 1992

I want to say that to Governor Clinton's new team, to wish them all the very best in the new year.

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Dec 20, 1992

That's a good way to end this, I think. Thank you all very much. Note: The President spoke at 10:38 a.m. on the South Lawn at the White House following his return from Camp David, MD. A reporter referred to President Slobodan Milosevic of…

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Dec 20, 1992

Well, I don't want to--the answer to your question is no. The answer to your question is no; we don't have a trigger time.

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Dec 20, 1992

Well, we discussed that, and I can tell you it's not agreed totally. We've made some real progress. The Former Yugoslavia

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