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Nomination of Morris Berthold Abram To Be United States Representative to the European Office of the United Nations ID 36 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Morris Berthold Abram to be the Representative of the United States of America to the European Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed Joseph Carlton Petrone. Since 1970 Mr. Abram has been a partner in the firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton Garrison in New York City. Mr. …
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Remarks on the Savings and Loan Crisis ID 37 Date 02/03/1989 The President. While we have the quick exposure here, let me just thank you all, Mr. Speaker, Leader Mitchell, Dole, Bob Michel, for coming down here. This is a listening session. We've got a big problem in this savings and loan. There are no easy answers and no worrying about the blame -- plenty to go around. I want to see the problem solved. We've had a lot of consultation up on the Hill, and good consultation. And Treasury will come, I think, …
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Remarks Congratulating the Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49'ers ID 40 Date 02/03/1989 The President. Welcome. Please be seated. Jack -- that's our Cabinet star, Jack Kemp. Did you all get a chance to see him? Good. Well, Eddie DeBartolo and Coach Walsh and the staff and all the players here from the 49'ers, let me just say first congratulations to all of you and welcome to the White House. This victory last month of the 49'ers as indisputably the world's champion sets you up as that in every sense of …
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The President's News Conference ID 44 Date 02/06/1989 The President. Well, for the more than half a century, the U.S. has operated a deposit insurance program that provides direct government protection to the savings of our citizens. This program has enabled tens of millions of Americans to save with confidence. In all the time since creation of the deposit insurance, savers have not lost one dollar of insured deposits, and I am determined that they never will. Deposit insurance has always been intended to …
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Address on Administration Goals Before a Joint Session of Congress ID 51 Date 02/09/1989 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, and distinguished Members of the House and Senate, honored guests, and fellow citizens: Less than 3 weeks ago, I joined you on the West Front of this very building and, looking over the monuments to our proud past, offered you my hand in filling the next page of American history with a story of extended prosperity and continued peace. And tonight I'm back to offer you my plans as well. The …
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Remarks to Representatives of the Boy Scouts of America ID 55 Date 02/13/1989 Well, I'm just delighted to see all of you here, and to my friend of longstanding, Harold Hook, delighted he's here. Mr. Graves -- Earl, Mr. Love -- Ben, Boy Scouts and Scouters, and to you three guys who presented these honors to me in a report to me, I'm very grateful to you. First, I want to thank you for having me now be the honorary president of the Boy Scouts. And I want to thank you for that annual report. But even more, I …
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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Jack F. Kemp as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ID 56 Date 02/13/1989 The President. I'd say be seated, but I don't want to win the Smart Aleck of the Year Award. [Laughter] Thank you very much. I open with a question: Jack, now that you're going to be in charge of Federal housing, does that make you my landlord? [Laughter] It's a pleasure, it's a real pleasure for me to be here for the swearing-in of Jack Kemp as Secretary of Housing and Urban …
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Nomination of Richard J. Kerr To Be Deputy Director of Central Intelligence ID 60 Date 02/15/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard J. Kerr to be Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. He would succeed Robert M. Gates. Mr. Kerr joined the Central Intelligence Agency in 1960 and has served in several capacities, most recently serving as Deputy Director of Intelligence. Prior to this he served as Deputy Director for Administration. In 1982 he was Associate Deputy Director for …
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Appointment of Francis S.M. Hodsoll as Executive Associate Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Management and Budget ID 61 Date 02/15/1989 The President today announced the appointment of Francis S.M. Hodsoll as Executive Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hodsoll will have responsibility for OMB management functions. His responsibilities will also include advising the Director of OMB on procurement policy and privatization, as well …
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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Kyodo News Service of Japan ID 65 Date 02/16/1989 Japan's International Role Q. What kind of role will the Bush administration expect Japan to play in the global economic and Western national security spheres? The President. First of all, a word about the global role of the United States during my administration. Japan and the world can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy, freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's …
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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by Xinhua News Agency of China ID 66 Date 02/16/1989 International Relations Q. What is the general assessment on the current world situation? Since there exists a wide disagreement on whether the process of detente is irreversible, I would like to know your views on this question. The President. I am cautiously optimistic. The one constant in today's world is change. For the most part, the direction of change is positive from the standpoint of America's values and …
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Letter to Congressional Committee Chairmen Transmitting the Report on Appropriations for Strategic Weapons ID 71 Date 02/17/1989 Dear Mr. Chairman: The provisions of the fiscal year 1989 Defense Authorization and Appropriations Acts require that I submit to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the ``anticipated obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year 1989 for the Small ICBM, the MX Rail Garrison program, and other ICBM …
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Nomination of Rufus Hawkins Yerxa To Be a Deputy United States Trade Representative ID 72 Date 02/17/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Rufus Hawkins Yerxa to be Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed Michael A. Samuels. Mr. Yerxa is the assistant chief counsel of the Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, and has been the staff director of the Subcommittee on Trade, since 1984. Mr. Yerxa joined the Committee …
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Nomination of Donna R. Fitzpatrick To Be an Assistant Secretary of Energy ID 133 Date 03/08/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Donna R. Fitzpatrick to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Management and Administration). She would succeed Lawrence F. Davenport. Since 1988 Miss Fitzpatrick has been Under Secretary of Energy in Washington, DC. Prior to this she was Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Renewable Energy, 1985 - 1988, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for …
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Remarks to Drug Enforcement Administration Officers in New York, New York ID 139 Date 03/09/1989 Thank you, Bob Stutman, and to Commissioner and, I guess, all our distinguished guests. Secretary Bennett -- this is my man here on the left, the man that I have selected, and that the country, I think, overwhelmingly approves, to be the first drug czar in the history of this country. I'm glad he came up here with me today. And to all of the prosecutors, and especially each one of you out there on the cutting …
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Nomination of Michael Paul Galvin To Be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce ID 146 Date 03/09/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael Paul Galvin to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Export Administration). He would succeed Michael E. Zacharia. Since 1978 Mr. Galvin has been a partner with the law firm of Winston Strawn in Chicago, IL. He has served as president of the National Strategy Forum and has been involved in various civic and political activities. Mr. Galvin …
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Nomination of Robert P. Davis To Be Solicitor of the Department of Labor ID 147 Date 03/09/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Robert P. Davis to be Solicitor of the Department of Labor. He would succeed George R. Salem. Since 1985 he has been a partner with the law firm of Anderson, Hibey, Nauheim, and Blair. Mr. Davis served as Chief of Staff to Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Hanford Dole, 1983 - 1985. He also served as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Attorney General at …
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Nomination of Dale Triber Tate To Be an Assistant Secretary of Labor ID 148 Date 03/09/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Dale Triber Tate to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs). She would succeed Jerry D. Blakemore. Since 1985 Mrs. Tate has served as deputy press secretary to Senate Majority/Minority Leader Robert Dole and has served as spokesperson for Senator Dole's Presidential campaign. Prior to this she was the chief economics reporter …
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Nomination of Jennifer Lynn Dorn To Be an Assistant Secretary of Labor ID 149 Date 03/09/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jennifer Lynn Dorn to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor (Policy). She would succeed Michael E. Baroody. Since 1987 Mrs. Dorn has served as the director of strategic planning for the Martin Marietta Corp. Prior to this she was an Associate Deputy Secretary at the Department of Transportation and served as Chief of Staff, 1985 - 1987. Mrs. Dorn was the …
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Remarks to Members of the National Conference of State Legislators ID 151 Date 03/10/1989 It's good to see all of you. Listen, nice welcome, thank you. To our Secretary, Secretary Dole, my greetings -- delighted to see you here. And Andy Card and our -- ripped off right out of the ranks of one of your States, the former speaker, Deb Anderson here, who I'm delighted to see in her official duties. And I'm pleased to be here. And I would like to thank the president and past officers for your gracious …
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Nomination of Michael Hayden Armacost To Be United States Ambassador to Japan ID 152 Date 03/10/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael Hayden Armacost to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan. He would succeed Michael Mansfield. Since 1984 Ambassador Armacost has been Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the Department of State in Washington, DC. Prior to this he was Ambassador to the Philippines, 1982 - 1984. He has …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Transmitting a Report on Arms Control Agreements Compliance ID 155 Date 03/10/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) I am pleased to transmit the enclosed report on the adherence of the United States to obligations undertaken in arms control agreements and on problems related to compliance by other nations with the provisions of bilateral and multilateral arms control agreements to which …
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Remarks on Signing the Executive Order Establishing the President's Commission on Federal Ethics Law Reform ID 10 Date 01/25/1989 Well, I want to -- especially at the opening of these brief remarks -- thank Judge Wilkey and Judge Bell, former Attorney General, for joining me today and for agreeing to take on this critical task. Our National Government depends for its success on the excellence and the integrity of those who serve the public. And in choosing officials from my administration, I have sought …
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Nomination of Donald J. Atwood To Be Deputy Secretary of Defense ID 11 Date 01/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald J. Atwood to be Deputy Secretary of Defense. He would succeed William H. Taft IV. Mr. Atwood has been vice chairman of the board of General Motors, 1987 to the present, and a member of the finance committee and the executive and administration committees. He was appointed president of Delco Electronics Corp. in 1988. He has served as executive vice president …
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Nomination of W. Henson Moore To Be Deputy Secretary of Energy ID 12 Date 01/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate W. Henson Moore to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. He would succeed Joseph F. Salgado. Mr. Moore has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana, 1975 - 1987. He has served on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Ways and Means Committee, and the Budget Committee and has worked extensively in both energy and …
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Nomination of Paul D. Coverdell To Be Director of the Peace Corps ID 15 Date 01/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Paul D. Coverdell to be Director of the Peace Corps. He would succeed Loret M. Ruppe. Mr. Coverdell is currently president and chief executive officer of Coverdell Co., Inc., in Atlanta, GA. He has served in the Georgia State Senate since 1970; as senate minority leader since 1974; and chairman of the Fulton County senate delegation, 1974 - 1984. He was chairman …
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Nomination of Bruce S. Gelb To Be Director of the United States Information Agency ID 17 Date 01/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Bruce S. Gelb to be Director of the United States Information Agency. He would succeed Charles Z. Wick. Mr. Gelb is currently vice chairman of the board of directors of Bristol-Myers Co. Mr. Gelb became president of Bristol-Myers consumer products group in 1981 and was named executive vice president in charge of both Bristol-Myers consumer products …
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Remarks to Members of the Senior Executive Service ID 19 Date 01/26/1989 Mr. Vice President, thank you for that very warm welcome. Mr. Vice President and members of the Cabinet and designees and ladies and gentlemen: Let me first recognize especially the recipients of the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award who are with us here today. And it's great to be here with all of you, the men and women whom I regard as certainly among America's finest. You're the first group that I am addressing as President …
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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Elizabeth H. Dole as Secretary of Labor ID 22 Date 01/30/1989 The President. Well, first, my respects to the former Secretaries of Labor who are here. Secretary Usery I know is here and Secretary McLaughlin, Secretary Brock, and I hope I'm not missing others -- maybe they're there. So, I bid welcome to all of you, certainly to our new Secretary Elizabeth Dole and her mother and others that are here with us today -- certainly to her husband, Bob Dole, who is with us …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the Establishment of the National Space Council ID 27 Date 02/01/1989 To the Congress of the United States: I hereby transmit my report outlining the composition and functions of the National Space Council to be established by Executive order. 1. Composition. The National Space Council will be composed of the following members: 1. The Vice President 2. Secretary of State 3. Secretary of Defense 4. Secretary of Commerce 5. Secretary of Transportation 6. …