Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the presidency of George Herber

Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush. What were his major accomplishments and shortcomings?

What will be an ideal response?

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Strengths/Accomplishments: experienced in government; raised minimum wage; strengthened air pollution laws; child care legislation; prohibited job discrimination against the disabled, nutrition labeling on processed foods; expanded immigration into the United States; Gulf War victory.

Weaknesses/Shortcomings: federal budget deficit; savings and loan institutions required bailout; forced to raise taxes; sluggish economy; high unemployment; health care costs; increase in poverty.