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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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Oct 30, 1992

Today's action by the President demonstrates anew U.S. commitment to the welfare of the Armenian people and to the independence of Armenia.

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Oct 30, 1992

I ask for your support for 4 more years based on trust and character and the ability to lead this, the greatest nation on the face of the Earth.

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Oct 30, 1992

Climate change and the environment are not about the future, they are about the present.

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Oct 30, 1992

We're spending $200 billion on lawyers and we ought to spend more on helping each other.

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Oct 30, 1992

We do not need to change by raising taxes and increasing spending.

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Oct 30, 1992

You cannot lead the American people by misleading the people.

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Oct 30, 1992

We are judged by the character of the person in the White House.

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Oct 30, 1992

I have tried to keep the trust that you have placed in me as President of the United States.

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Oct 30, 1992

I don't worry about it. I don't worry about it one single bit.

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Oct 30, 1992

I looked the American people in the eye and said, this is what we're going to do.

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Oct 29, 1992

Thank you, Mort. Note: The question-and-answer session began at 8 p.m. at the West Michigan Public Broadcasting Center. News anchors Lee Van Amede, WZZM-TV, Grand Rapids, and Mort Krim, WDIV-TV, Detroit, served as moderators for the…

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Oct 29, 1992

Well, I'm less inclined to say that, but-- [laughter]--but to be very candid with you, but look, how do they jump around? How does one poll have 10 points and the very same day the other one have 2 or 20 points and 3? Something's strange…

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Oct 29, 1992

Delighted to be here, Mort. Moderator. We have gotten a lot of questions from people all over this State. And needless to say, a majority of them have concerned themselves with the economy, jobs, the business climate, taxes, things that go…

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Oct 29, 1992

Everyone, hey listen, we've got to get some ground rules on the media. Where's our crowd? Our gang is the good gang. We're giving exemption, we're giving amnesty to the photographers, to those carrying the cameras, and even to those…

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Oct 29, 1992

I'll tell you what's happening out there. Governor Clinton had his transition team moving forward, the same old liberal crowd that was run out of business in 1980. They're all measuring the drapes and getting the carpet ready. And the…

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Oct 29, 1992

And that is character. That is character. And if you keep doing it, you lose trust. Character and trust are important. The thing that bothers me is there is a pattern of deception, being on all sides of these questions. He said on April…

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