George H.W. Bush

General Powell displayed an extraordinary degree of leadership, competence, professionalism throughout Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

I'm just delighted to be here.

Know that countless others join with you in praying for peace and for the expansion of religious liberty and tolerance around the world.

I am delighted to send greetings to members of the Jewish community in the United States and around the world as you celebrate Hanukkah.

Our prayers go out especially in behalf of the victims of such fighting -- just as our thoughts are with those who are helping to provide humanitarian relief.

During this time of renewal, we pray especially that the Middle East peace talks will lead to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

Barbara joins me in wishing all of our fellow Americans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life offers us a model of dignity, compassion, and justice, we renew our commitment to peace and understanding throughout the world.

I think he's given us a wonderful kickoff to what I hope will be a joyous, totally friendly, very happy, somewhat nostalgic but merry Christmas for everybody.

Thank you so much, and God bless you.

There is hereby established a Transportation Distinguished Service Medal.

I wish we could have had everybody -- the majesty of this place.

I am very grateful to Dana and to Paula for being here.

The fact that we can laugh at each other is a very fundamental thing.

Our mission has a limited objective: To open the supply routes, to get the food moving, and to prepare the way for a U.N. peacekeeping force to keep it moving.

We will accomplish our mission.

We respect your sovereignty and independence.

The people of Somalia, especially the children of Somalia, need our help.

I want to talk to you today about the tragedy in Somalia and about a mission that can ease suffering and save lives.

We will not, however, be acting alone.

I understand the United States alone cannot right the world's wrongs.

Somalia December 2, 1992 President Bush today called President-elect Clinton to update him on the continuing situation in Somalia. They discussed the status of U.N. consultations. President Bush will continue to stay in touch with the…

We are pleased by the U.N. vote to authorize military forces to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to alleviate the starvation and human suffering in Somalia.

I remember quoting Teddy Roosevelt, talking about the beautiful gifts we received from nature.

I hereby proclaim December 17, 1992, as Wright Brothers Day.