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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Samuel K. Skinner as Secretary of Transportation ID 43 Date 02/06/1989 The President. Well, Barbara and I are delighted to be here. And, Governor Thompson, delighted to see you, sir. But I'm here today to welcome into our Cabinet a man who I believe is destined to go down in history as one of the truly outstanding Secretaries of Transportation: Sam Skinner. He does indeed have big shoes to fill. And I see one of his predecessors sitting over here, Jim Burnley, who …
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Statement on Signing the Bill Rescinding Proposed Increases in Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries ID 46 Date 02/07/1989 Today I am signing H.J. Res. 129, passed overwhelmingly by both the Senate and House of Representatives, which rescinds the proposed pay increase for Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and our Federal judges. I recognize this legislation has been a source of considerable public controversy with much concern about the process by which this pay increase was …
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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Manuel Lujan, Jr., as Secretary of the Interior ID 47 Date 02/08/1989 The President. It is a pleasure to be here today. Mr. Justice Scalia and distinguished Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and all the distinguished guests here, thank you. I'm proud to be over here for the swearing-in of my friend Manuel Lujan as the 46th Secretary of the Interior. I've known Manuel from the days when we first came to Washington and served in the …
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Statement on the Economic and Domestic Policy Councils ID 49 Date 02/08/1989 Today I am announcing that I will use the Economic Policy Council and the Domestic Policy Council to advise me in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of economic and domestic policy. Along with the National Security Council, the Economic Policy Council and the Domestic Policy Council will serve as the primary channels for advising the President on policy. The close interrelationship between the U.S. and international …
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Remarks on Afghanistan and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters ID 63 Date 02/16/1989 The President. Let me just say, I am going to hand you all, or Marlin will provide it later on, a statement on Afghanistan. I'll just give you a little summary of it at the outset here. We support the Afghan efforts to fashion a stable, broadly based government, responsive to the needs of the Afghan people. Throughout the long, dark years of Afghanistan's occupation, the international community has been steadfast …
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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the Yonhap News Agency of the Republic of Korea ID 67 Date 02/16/1989 South Korean Foreign Relations Q. Would you tell me your views on South Korean efforts to increase economic cooperation and political relations with Socialist countries? The President. I support these efforts. President Roh's opening to the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and China is aimed at fostering world peace and understanding. Today almost every country recognizes South Korea's great …
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Remarks to Students at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri ID 69 Date 02/17/1989 Thank you, Chancellor Danforth; Chairman Liberman; our distinguished Governor, John Ashcroft; and Senator Bond; Congressman Buechner here; and to your student body president, Cynthia Homan; and other student leaders that have given me this warm reception. I really am pleased to be here, and I've looked forward to sharing this occasion with you. Mark Twain once wrote: ``In Boston, they ask, How much does he know? In …
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Nomination of Sidney Linn Williams To Be a Deputy United States Trade Representative ID 70 Date 02/17/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Sidney Linn Williams to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed Alan F. Holmer. Since 1985 Mr. Williams has been a partner with the law firm of Gibson Dunn Crutcher in Tokyo, Japan, and Washington, DC. Prior to this he was vice president and general counsel for Sears World Trade, 1984 - …
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Nomination of Kathleen M. Harrington To Be an Assistant Secretary of Labor ID 171 Date 03/13/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kathleen M. Harrington to be Assistant Secretary of Labor (Congressional Affairs). She would succeed Francis J. Duggan. Since 1988 Ms. Harrington has been Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs at the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior to this she was director of the office of Elizabeth Dole for the Robert Dole for President campaign, 1987 - 1988. …
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Statement on the Sudanese Civil War ID 174 Date 03/13/1989 Sunday, March 12, was the National Day of Concern for Sudan. It was organized by groups of Americans who are deeply distressed about the continuing human tragedy in Sudan. I want to add my support to this demonstration of concern for the Sudanese victims of war and starvation. A month ago, Secretary of State Baker appealed to the warring parties to adopt a cease-fire, facilitate delivery of relief to those in need, and move the conflict to the …
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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Edward J. Derwinski as Secretary of Veterans Affairs ID 179 Date 03/15/1989 Thank you all. Mr. Vice President and members of the President's Cabinet that are here; distinguished Members of the Senate and the House; and service Secretaries; and I see at least one member of the Joint Chiefs, General Vuono there, and distinguished guests over here, including Bill Mauldin: I'm just delighted to be here to salute Ed Derwinski, he with his family -- Bonnie, Maureen, and …
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The President's News Conference ID 189 Date 03/17/1989 The President. -- have my green tie when I climb off. How are you guys? Japan-U.S. Jet Fighter Q. Do you think you're going to approve the FSX? The President. No decision on that yet. Q. But do you think that it -- is it a hard decision for you to make? Very complicated? The President. Well, it's a good one to be sure you listen carefully to all sides of it, and that's what we were doing. We had a meeting on it just the other day, and I may have …
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Nomination of Kate Leader Moore To Be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation ID 190 Date 03/17/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kate Leader Moore to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation (Budget and Programs). She would succeed Janet Hale. Since January 1989 Miss Moore has been a policy consultant in the Office of Policy Development of the Executive Office of the President. Prior to this she was deputy director for planning in the office of policy development for the office …
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Statement on Meeting With Prime Minister Charles Haughey of Ireland ID 203 Date 03/17/1989 There are many excellent reasons for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Traditionally this happy occasion provides a special opportunity to spotlight the Irish heritage in America and to affirm the ties of kinship and values which the American and Irish people share. On this St. Patrick's Day, 1989, we again pay tribute to the warm relationship between Ireland and America. We are honored to welcome to the White House the …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With the State Legislators Working Group ID 205 Date 03/20/1989 The President. Well, let me just say in the beginning here I'm delighted to see all of you here -- forerunner of things to come in the electoral process -- because we do have to shift gears and look ahead to redistricting and to all the political process that you've participated in and in which you have been leaders. And so, we don't want to neglect anything that has to do with building our numbers. …
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Nomination of Daphne Wood Murray To Be Director of the Institute of Museum Services ID 211 Date 03/21/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Daphne Wood Murray to be Director of the Institute of Museum Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. She would succeed Lois Burke Shepard. Since 1987 Ms. Murray has been director of development for the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Texas, and held various positions with the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, 1982 to …
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Nomination of John E. Robson To Be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury ID 81 Date 02/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John E. Robson to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. He would succeed M. Peter McPherson. Since 1986 Mr. Robson has been dean and professor of management, school of business administration, at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Prior to this he was a member of the U.S. Aviation Safety Commission, 1987 - 1988. He was president and chief executive officer for G.D. …
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The President's News Conference in Tokyo ID 83 Date 02/24/1989 The President. I've got to get a ruling on whether this is a -- this is not a photo op. This is what we call a press availability, and I'll be glad to take two or three questions -- not many because we're late. But let me make a little comment, if I might, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. And then I'll be glad to take questions. This has been a very moving day in a lot of ways, and I simply want to thank our Japanese hosts, who …
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Remarks at Chongmenwen Christian Church in Beijing ID 86 Date 02/26/1989 Pastor Kan and Pastor Shi and Pastor Yin, thank you, and thank this congregation for your generosity. You have met Barbara, but I want you to meet the Secretary of State of the United States. He and Barbara and I are members of the same church in Houston, Texas, in the United States. Jim Baker here, our Secretary of State. It is a special pleasure for Barbara and me to return to this special place of worship. We have so many fond …
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Remarks to American Embassy Employees in Beijing ID 87 Date 02/26/1989 Well, I want to thank Secretary [of State] Baker for that warm introduction and, on his behalf and mine and Barbara's and all those traveling with us, express our gratitude to each and every one of you in the Embassy. I'm proud to be greeted by the marines, proud to have been greeted before them by several of our Chinese friends, coworkers that worked with Barbara and me right in this very house. You know, there's something about seeing …
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Nomination of Douglas P. Mulholland To Be an Assistant Secretary of State ID 100 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Douglas P. Mulholland to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research). He would succeed Morton I. Abramowitz. Since 1988 Mr. Mulholland has served as an analyst for domestic policy and research for the George Bush for President Committee. Between 1956 and 1979, he was employed by the Central Intelligence Agency serving in various …
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Nomination of James O. Mason To Be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services ID 103 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate James O. Mason to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (Health). He would succeed Robert E. Windom. Since 1983 Dr. Mason has been the Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, and administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1983 to present. He was executive director of the …
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Nomination of Jewel S. Lafontant To Be United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs ID 108 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jewel S. Lafontant to be United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs and Ambassador at Large while serving in this position. She would succeed Jonathan Moore. Mrs. Lafontant has been a senior partner with the corporate and labor law firm of Vedder, Price, Kaufman Kammholz in Chicago, IL. From 1973 to 1975, she was Deputy Solicitor General of …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Review of Management Practices at the Department of Defense ID 109 Date 03/01/1989 The President has directed the Department of Defense to undertake a review of management practices throughout the Department. Together with this defense management review, the President has requested a plan which will accomplish full implementation of the Packard commission recommendations and realize substantial improvements in the acquisition process and in defense management …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Reporting on the Cyprus Conflict ID 111 Date 03/01/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) In accordance with Public Law 95 - 384, I am submitting to you this bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question. At this early point in my Administration, let me first reconfirm that the United States has a fundamental interest in assisting the people of Cyprus in …
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Remarks at the Annual Conference of the Veterans of Foreign Wars ID 118 Date 03/06/1989 Well, thank you very much, Larry. I remember when Larry Rivers first took over. I was Vice President -- came in to greet me. I wasn't sure he knew what he was getting into. But he's holding up real well -- [laughter] -- and doing a first-class job, and you're lucky to have this dynamic young man as your leader. You know, it's a pleasure to be here. I also want to express my best wishes to a real institution of the VFW; …
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Message on the Observance of St. Patrick's Day, 1989 ID 119 Date 03/06/1989 It is a pleasure to send greetings to everyone celebrating this St. Patrick's Day. The feast of the Apostle of Ireland occupies a special place on our calendar because it is a fitting time to celebrate the vibrant heritage of millions of Irish Americans, as well as the many contributions they have made to our country. Among the first of immigrant groups, the Irish overcame poverty and prejudice to become productive members of the …
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Nomination of Eddie F. Brown To Be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior ID 310 Date 04/13/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Eddie F. Brown to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. He would succeed Ross O. Swimmer. Since 1987 Dr. Brown has been director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to this he was director of community affairs and associate professor for Arizona State University in the office of the vice president of …
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Nomination of Martin Lewis Allday To Be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior ID 311 Date 04/13/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Martin Lewis Allday to be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. He would succeed Ralph W. Tarr. From 1959 to 1988, Mr. Allday has been with the law firm of Lynch, Chappell, Allday and Alsup in Midland, TX, and a managing partner, 1971 - 1983. Mr. Allday graduated from the University of Texas Law School at Austin (J.D., 1951). He served in …
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White House Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement ID 317 Date 04/14/1989 In March 1989 the President, the Speaker of the House, the majority leaders of the Senate and House, the Republican leaders of the Senate and House, joined by the chairmen and ranking Republican members of the Appropriations, Ways and Means, Finance, and Budget Committees, and by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Chief of Staff to the President, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, concurred in a …