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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 28, 1992

Yes. Moderator. ----with the American people. You've been in office for 4 years. The campaign has really only been hot and heavy for the last year, even the last 6 months.

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Oct 28, 1992

We've just passed a--well, some of it has budgetary implications--but we've just passed, you know, a few months ago, a $150 billion transportation bill. It's good, and it's going to get the highways building and the infrastructure built…

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Oct 28, 1992

Okay, if I get going too long--I get wound up on the answers. So please, you, whoever's the master of ceremonies say, ``Please keep it short, sir,'' because I know I don't want to abuse the process here. Infrastructure Funding

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Oct 28, 1992

Nice to be back. Fall of Communism Moderator. I want to start with a campaign flap that surfaced today, as far as I know. Your opponent, one of your opponents, Bill Clinton, has waved a copy of New Yorker magazine, which claims that you…

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Oct 28, 1992

You know, in this country the biggest supporters for Governor Clinton are the trial lawyers. My view is, we sue each other too much and care for each other too little. Let's cap these crazy lawsuits. Audience members. Hee, hee, haw, haw…

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Oct 28, 1992

You know what's happening? You know what's happening? These guys feel it slipping away from them. They know we're on the move. They know we're going forward. I feel sorry for them. Here's the way we're going to do it: We're going to open…

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Oct 28, 1992

Hey, wait a minute, I don't want to ruin this meeting, but you remember what it was when you had a Democratic President and a liberal--you had 21.5 percent interest rates, and you had inflation at 15 percent. They did it through the same…

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Oct 28, 1992

This new approach will prove useful in measuring progress toward the goal of raising the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest possible level.

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Oct 28, 1992

Such delays would hamper our efforts to improve the Nation's weather forecasting system, especially with regard to severe storms.

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Oct 28, 1992

Provisions requiring an executive agency to consult with another executive agency or private group concerning executive policy do not dictate the decision making structure or chain of command of the executive branch deliberative process.

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Oct 28, 1992

I am proud to sign this bill that expresses our Nation's gratitude and continuing commitment to our veterans and their families.

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Oct 28, 1992

In the first place, I'm not sure I agree with your premise on the minimal growth; 2.7 is a fairly good growth.

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Oct 28, 1992

I hereby proclaim the week of November 1 through November 7, 1992, as National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week.

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Oct 28, 1992

Nonetheless, the Administration will interpret the provisions of this Act to minimize the costs and delay of weather service modernization.

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Oct 28, 1992

Almost two-thirds of Hawaii's original forest cover has been lost over the last three centuries.

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Oct 28, 1992

You cannot be President if you try to be all things to all people.

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Oct 28, 1992

The bill expands primary and preventive health programs, emphasizing mental as well as physical health.

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Oct 28, 1992

I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

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Oct 28, 1992

I don't think it will increase the bipolarization in the classes.

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Oct 28, 1992

Today I am signing into law S. 2481, the 'Indian Health Amendments of 1992.'

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