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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Agricultural Journalists ID 329 Date 04/18/1989 The President. Thank you, Clayton Yeutter, our distinguished Secretary of Agriculture. And, Gary, thank you for monitoring us here and, Brenda, thank you for those words of welcome. You know, American farmers got good news at the GATT [General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade] agricultural talks in Geneva a couple of weeks ago. G-A-T-T, known as GATT, was set up to provide these international rules of trade. And …
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Remarks Following Discussions With King Hussein I of Jordan ID 334 Date 04/19/1989 The President. Well, I've had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan. The relationship between Jordan and the United States has deep roots; it's founded on a commonality of interests and mutual respect. And it is in this spirit that His Majesty and I reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the search for Arab-Israeli peace. We talked also …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Transmitting the Report on Activities of United Nations Member Countries ID 338 Date 04/20/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to title V, section 527 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1989, as contained in Public Law 100 - 461, I am transmitting herewith the report on the activities of countries within the United Nations and its specialized agencies. …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Assassination of Lieutenant Colonel James N. Rowe in the Philippines ID 343 Date 04/21/1989 This was a cowardly and heinous act. Colonel Rowe was in the Philippines to help the Filipino people in their efforts to defend democracy. We will work closely with the Filipino Government in their efforts to track down and bring to justice those responsible for this assassination. The U.S. Government support for Philippine democracy is unshaken. As President Bush has …
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Remarks on Signing the Law Day, U.S.A., Proclamation ID 344 Date 04/21/1989 Well, let me welcome Senator Thurmond and Congressman Jack Brooks, representing the Judiciary Committees on the Hill, and Bob Raven, the president of the ABA, American Bar Association. For more than 30 years, Presidents have designated May 1st Law Day, and I'm honored to continue that tradition. On that day, we celebrate the American legal system's vital role in helping to maintain the balance between freedom and order, the …
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Designation of James J. Carey as Acting Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission ID 345 Date 04/21/1989 The President today designated James J. Carey to be Acting Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. He would succeed Elaine L. Chao. Since 1981 Mr. Carey has been Federal Maritime Commissioner, and Vice Chairman since 1983. Prior to this, he was an international business development manager for Telemedia, Inc., in Chicago, IL, and a management consultant for Telemedia, Inc., and Coordinated …
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Inaugural Address ID 1 Date 01/20/1989 Mr. Chief Justice, Mr. President, Vice President Quayle, Senator Mitchell, Speaker Wright, Senator Dole, Congressman Michel, and fellow citizens, neighbors, and friends: There is a man here who has earned a lasting place in our hearts and in our history. President Reagan, on behalf of our nation, I thank you for the wonderful things that you have done for America. I've just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Deficit Reduction Efforts ID 5 Date 01/21/1989 Dear XXXXX: Yesterday, in my Inaugural Address, I suggested that together we should begin the process of working to achieve a deficit reduction plan -- and that we should do so soon. I had previously stated that I would lead such an effort on behalf of the Executive branch and that I would begin the process promptly upon taking office. In accord with that commitment and our discussions, I extend to you today an invitation to …
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Nomination of Fred M. Zeder II To Be President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation ID 18 Date 01/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Fred M. Zeder II to be President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency. He would succeed Craig A. Nalen. From 1987 to 1988, Mr. Zeder was senior adviser for President Bush's transition office. He served on the committee on special projects and surrogate speakers panel for the …
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Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita of Japan ID 29 Date 02/02/1989 The President. Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by expressing once again on behalf of the American people the condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of great learning. And I look forward to calling on the new Emperor when I visit Japan later this month. It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to welcome you, Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Takeshita, to the …
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Nomination of Richard R. Burt for the Rank of Ambassador While Serving as United States Negotiator for Strategic Nuclear Arms ID 30 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard R. Burt for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Negotiator for Strategic Nuclear Arms. He would succeed Stephen R. Hanmer. Since 1985 Mr. Burt has been Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany. Prior to this he was Assistant Secretary of State for European and …
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Nomination of Ivan Selin To Be an Under Secretary of State ID 31 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Ivan Selin to be Under Secretary of State for Management. He would succeed Ronald I. Spiers. Dr. Selin is the founder and chairman of the board for American Management Systems, Inc., a computer systems, services, and consulting firm. From 1986 to 1988, Dr. Selin was a member of the advisory board on the U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe at the National Academy of Sciences. …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Soviet Policy in Central America ID 276 Date 04/05/1989 We listened carefully to what President Gorbachev had to say in Havana yesterday. While his words about not exporting revolution are welcomed, they are not matched by deeds which would give those words credence. Today we call upon the Soviets to cut off their half-billion-dollar annual military aid to Nicaragua. The Soviets continue to pour arms into Nicaragua, a country whose army is already larger than those …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the Economic Sanctions Against Panama ID 281 Date 04/06/1989 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of October 14, 1988, concerning the national emergency with respect to Panama that was declared in Executive Order No. 12635 of April 8, 1988. This report is submitted pursuant to section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)), and section 204(c) of the International …
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White House Fact Sheet on Federal Assistance for the Alaskan Oil Spill Cleanup ID 286 Date 04/07/1989 The oil spill in Prince William Sound, simply put, is one of the greatest environmental tragedies in American history. More than 10 million gallons of oil went into the waters of the Sound. The spill has been deadly to marine life, mammals, and birds on a substantial scale. Adding to the threat of the situation was the possibility that more than 40 million additional gallons of oil still in the ship might …
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Continuation of Eugene J. McAllister as an Assistant Secretary of State ID 295 Date 04/11/1989 The President today announced that Eugene J. McAllister will continue to serve as Assistant Secretary of State (Economic and Business Affairs) at the Department of State. He was appointed on April 1, 1988. Mr. McAllister was an Assistant to the President at the White House in Washington, DC, 1986 - 1988, and Executive Secretary for the Economic Policy Council, 1985 - 1988. Prior to this he was Deputy Assistant …
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Remarks Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines on Winning the NCAA Basketball Championship ID 297 Date 04/12/1989 The President. Where's Bo? Is your Athletic Director here? Coach Fisher. Bo's not here. We have our Associate Athletic Director. The President. All right. Please, be seated. My briefing paper was wrong. [Laughter] Glad to see you back. Well, President Duderstadt and Coach Fisher and all you Wolverine players and staff; and members of the Michigan congressional delegation; and …
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Nomination of Deborah Wince-Smith To Be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce ID 126 Date 03/07/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Deborah Wince-Smith to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Technology Policy). She would succeed D. Bruce Merrifield. Since 1984 Mrs. Wince-Smith has served as the Assistant Director for International Affairs and Global Competitiveness in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prior to this she served as program manager for international …
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Nomination of Thomas J. Duesterberg To Be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce ID 129 Date 03/07/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Thomas J. Duesterberg to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce (International Economic Policy). He would succeed Louis F. Laun. Mr. Duesterberg was director of operations of the transition for Vice President Dan Quayle. Prior to this he was administrative assistant for U.S. Senator Dan Quayle, 1983 - 1988, and legislative assistant, 1981 - 1983. He was …
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Remarks to Members of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars ID 131 Date 03/07/1989 Well, thank you all very, very much; and Barbara and I are pleased, indeed, very pleased, to be here this evening. Yogi Berra, philosopher, said: ``You can observe a lot by just watching.'' [Laughter] And I'm watching the Secretary of State [James A. Baker III] to see how in heaven's name he can stay awake -- [laughter] -- because it wasn't but a handful of days ago that he was covering 14 countries, or …
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Statement on the Negotiations on Arms Reduction and Security in Europe ID 136 Date 03/09/1989 Today marks the beginning of a process of great importance for the people of Europe, the United States, and Canada, and for all who share the hope of a safer and more secure Europe. In Vienna, the Nations who are members of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the members of the North Atlantic alliance and Warsaw Pact will begin two negotiations whose goal is to reduce the threat of …
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Nomination of Michael Philip Skarzynski To Be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce ID 137 Date 03/09/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael Philip Skarzynski to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Trade Development). He would succeed James P. Moore, Jr. Since 1986 Mr. Skarzynski has been with Motorola, Inc., in Schaumburg, IL, serving as director of business development, 1988 to present, and director of marketing in the communications sector of the international group, 1986 - …
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Nomination of Dennis Edward Kloske To Be an Under Secretary of Commerce ID 144 Date 03/09/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Dennis Edward Kloske to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration. He would succeed Paul Freedenberg. Since 1987 Mr. Kloske has been Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Planning and Resources in Washington, DC, and serves concurrently as Special Adviser for Armaments to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Prior to this he was detailed to the …
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Nomination of Kenneth W. Gideon To Be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury ID 219 Date 03/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kenneth W. Gideon to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Tax Policy). He would succeed O. Donaldson Chapoton. Since 1986 Mr. Gideon has been a partner with Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, and Jacobson in Washington, DC. Prior to this he was in practice with Fulbright and Jaworski, 1983 - 1986. He served as Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue …
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Nomination of Paul Matthews Cleveland To Be United States Ambassador to Malaysia ID 235 Date 03/24/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Paul Matthews Cleveland to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. He would succeed John Cameron Monjo. Since 1986 Mr. Cleveland has served as Ambassador to New Zealand and Ambassador to Western Samoa. Prior to this Mr. Cleveland served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, …
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Nomination of Alfred A. DelliBovi To Be Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ID 242 Date 03/27/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Alfred A. DelliBovi to be Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He would succeed Carl D. Covitz. Since 1987 Mr. DelliBovi has been Administrator of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC. He has served as Deputy Administrator, 1984 - 1987, and as Regional Administrator …
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Nomination of John C. Weicher To Be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ID 243 Date 03/27/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John C. Weicher to be Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Policy Development and Research. He would succeed Kenneth J. Beirne. Since 1987 Dr. Weicher has been Associate Director for Economic Policy in the Office of Management and Budget. Prior to this, he was Deputy Staff Director for the President's Commission on …
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Continuation of Henry Anatole Grunwald as United States Ambassador to Austria ID 250 Date 03/29/1989 The President today announced that Henry Anatole Grunwald will continue to serve as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. Since 1987 Ambassador Grunwald has been the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. Prior to this he was with Time, Inc., in New York City serving in several capacities: editor-in-chief, 1979 - 1987; corporate editor, 1977 - 1979; managing editor, 1968 - 1977; …
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Remarks at the Boy Scout National Jamboree in Bowling Green, Virginia ID 802 Date 08/07/1989 Bill, thank you for that generous introduction, and to you and Ben Love, my sincere thanks for inviting us to this unbelievable gathering of Scouts from all across the country. If you will permit me a note of regional pride, I understand that my home State of Texas has a pretty good-size delegation over here. I saw that flag, and I wanted to acknowledge it. Thank you, Curtis, for the Pledge of Allegiance and, …
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Continuation of John J. Welch, Jr., as an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force ID 807 Date 08/09/1989 The President today announced that John J. Welch, Jr., will continue to serve as an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition). Since 1987 Mr. Welch has served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. From 1965 to 1987, he was vice president of the Ling-Temco-Vought Co. and served in several capacities, including senior vice president, 1975 - 1987; corporate vice president, 1974 - …