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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Fernando Collor de Mello of Brazil ID 3110 Date 06/18/1991 President Bush. Mr. President and Mrs. Collor and distinguished guests, friends of Brazil, it's a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this extraordinary President, Fernando Collor de Mello. I'm glad that Indiana Jones and his wife could join us tonight. [Laughter] I hear that, yesterday, en route from Brasilia to Washington, the President himself piloted the plane and even helped land it. I'm …
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Remarks at a Republican Party Fundraising Dinner in New York, New York ID 591 Date 06/22/1989 I am just delighted. Thank you all for that warm welcome. I look around this room, and I think to myself, okay, I'm President of the United States, but I know how I got here. And I see many, many people in this room to whom I will always feel indebted for that long-ago political action, and then when we all came together in the fall of 1988 for the election. And so, I'm delighted to be here at this major political …
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Remarks at the National Salute to the President and His Black Appointees ID 4875 Date 09/30/1992 The President. Thank you very much. Josh, thank you, Josh Smith. Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! The President. Thank you, Josh Smith, and all of you. Thank you very much, Josh, and thank all of you. My heavens, 27 different States, I'm told, represented here by all of you. Josh, I can't begin to thank you, not only for your friendship and loyal support but your service to …
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Remarks in a Roundtable Discussion With Leaders of the African-American Community in Los Angeles ID 4274 Date 05/07/1992 Rev. Edward V. Hill. May I give the ground rules, please. The persons who are seated in this assembly have been selected, a cross from young people to business people to leaders. The President wanted to meet just a few. He will not have an opportunity to hear a long question, but if you can make short your statement, the President of the United States would like to hear you. Mr. …
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Remarks at Maxwell Air Force Base War College in Montgomery, Alabama ID 2869 Date 04/13/1991 Thank you all very, very much for that warm welcome. General Boyd and General McPeak, the distinguished Members of the Congress with us -- Senators Heflin, Shelby, and Bill Dickinson. Mayor Folmar -- a nonpartisan event, but I'm glad to see some friends of long standing over here -- [laughter] -- who were enormously helpful to me in getting to be President of the United States. It is my great pleasure to look out …
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Appointment of the 1989 - 1990 White House Fellows ID 520 Date 06/09/1989 The President today announced the appointments of the 1989 - 1990 White House fellows. This is the 25th class of fellows since the program was established in 1964. Fourteen fellows were chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants who were screened by 11 regional panels. The President's Commission on White House Fellowships, chaired by Roger B. Porter, interviewed the 33 national finalists prior to recommending the 14 persons to the …
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Remarks Announcing the Nomination of David H. Souter To Be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters ID 2096 Date 07/23/1990 The President. My oath to the Constitution charges me to faithfully execute the Office of President and, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. Few duties are more important in discharging that obligation than my responsibility, under article II, section 2 of …
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… by the vagaries of intellectual fashion. He treasured values that last, values that endure. And I speak of patriotism and civility and generosity and kindness, values etched in the American character. Once asked who he admired most in history, he … by the vagaries of intellectual fashion. He treasured values that last, values that endure. And I speak of patriotism and civility and generosity and kindness, values etched in the American character. Once asked who he admired most in history, he …
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Remarks at a Republican Party Fundraising Dinner in Richmond, Virginia ID 581 Date 06/21/1989 Thank you all very, very much. Barbara and I are delighted to be here, but inasmuch as we're speaking before the olives and before the celery, I will be mercifully brief. But first let me pay my respects to various stars here at this head table. I want to single out our congressional delegation -- the five Members that are here -- my able chairman, Tom Bliley, and Frank Wolf and Stan Parris and Herb Bateman, …
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Remarks on the Administration's Domestic Policy ID 3090 Date 06/12/1991 Thank you all very much. Thank you, but don't give up your daytime work. [Laughter] Thank you all, and good evening. Members of our Cabinet here, Governor Campbell, and Governor Mike Castle. Honored guests: Dr. Benjamin Payton -- and old friend -- the president of Tuskegee University who brings a lifelong commitment to our historically black colleges and universities, welcome. Drew Batavia, winner of the 1988 Distinguished Disabled …
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Remarks Announcing the Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Desecration of the Flag ID 623 Date 06/30/1989 Senator Dole, thank you, sir, and Senator Dixon, appreciate your coming all this way to join us on such short notice. To Congressmen Michel and Montgomery, my sincere thanks, and all the Members of the Senate and House that are here, Secretary of Defense and other distinguished civilians, the Defense Department, and of course I salute the members of the Joint Chiefs who have joined us here. I might …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq ID 3931 Date 02/11/1992 To the Congress of the United States: I hereby report to the Congress on the developments since my last report of July 26, 1991, concerning the national emergency with respect to Iraq that was declared in Executive Order No. 12722 of August 2, 1990. 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 Emergency …
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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia ID 1882 Date 05/15/1990 President Bush. Mr. President and distinguished members of the Tunisian delegation, it's a great honor for Barbara and me to welcome you back to the White House -- a great pleasure, a personal pleasure. We have some things in common. Before becoming President you were an ambassador. You come from a large family, in which you take great pride. You also take pride in physical fitness, and from a youthful …
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Remarks at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church Annual Convention in Arlington, Virginia ID 3232 Date 07/25/1991 Well, thank you. My heavens, what a wonderfully warm welcome. I'm just delighted to be with you. I want to salute Archbishop Saliba, a man I've known for many years. My pleasure to see you again, sir. And congratulations on celebrating 25 years as the leader of this church. I think our timing on this meeting is pretty good because just 3 days ago -- who is this guy? -- [laughter] -- I …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on Economic Sanctions Against Libya ID 5142 Date 12/30/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby report to the Congress on the developments since my last report of July 7, 1992, concerning the national emergency with respect to Libya that was declared in Executive Order No. 12543 of January 7, 1986. This report is submitted pursuant to section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); section 204(c) of the International Emergency …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the National Emergency With Respect to Iran ID 445 Date 05/23/1989 To the Congress of the United States: I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last report of November 15, 1988, concerning the national emergency with respect to Iran that was declared in Executive Order No. 12170 of November 14, 1979, and matters relating to Executive Order No. 12613 of October 29, 1987. This report is submitted pursuant to section 204(c) of the International Emergency …
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White House Fact Sheet on the President's Ethics Reform Proposals ID 302 Date 04/12/1989 Today the President sent to the Hill his ethics reforms legislation and signed an Executive order establishing strict ethical standards for the executive branch. The bill and order reflect the President's strong commitment to integrity in government and incorporate many of the recommendations of the President's Commission on Federal Ethics Law Reform, established by President Bush in January 1989. These proposals …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Frank H. Murkowski ID 3730 Date 12/11/1991 Frank, thank you, and good luck. Thank you for that very nice welcome. To you all assembled, my thanks to you. And, Nancy, Barbara and I send our very best wishes, not just for the holiday season but for what's over the horizon for you and that wonderful family. And let me just say good morning, early morning, or breakfast time, to our supporters joining us through the magic of television, all Frank's friends up there …
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… own borders. America needs legal reform to put an end to these outrageous court awards that sap our economy and strain our civility. We've gotten to a point where doctors won't deliver babies, where fathers are afraid to coach Little League, all … own borders. America needs legal reform to put an end to these outrageous court awards that sap our economy and strain our civility. We've gotten to a point where doctors won't deliver babies, where fathers are afraid to coach Little League, all …
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Remarks Following Discussions With President Roh Tae Woo of the Republic of Korea ID 1050 Date 10/17/1989 President Bush. There have been many high-level visits between Washington and Seoul recently, proof that good relations are important to both countries. But today it's been my special pleasure to welcome President Roh and his Cabinet to Washington. Mr. President, I hope you and your lovely First Lady have enjoyed your visit to the White House as much as Barbara and I enjoyed our visit to the Blue House …
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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Amir 'Isa Khalifa of Bahrain ID 3505 Date 10/15/1991 The President. Your Highness, it is my great honor to welcome you to the White House today and to have this opportunity to consult with you on the many challenges that face our two countries and to convey my heartfelt thanks to you, a valued coalition partner. Bahrain has been a firm friend and a close ally for half a century but never more than in this past year as we've stood together to turn back aggression. Your …
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The President's News Conference ID 494 Date 06/05/1989 The President. During the past few days, elements of the Chinese Army have been brutally suppressing popular and peaceful demonstrations in China. There has been widespread and continuing violence, many casualties, and many deaths. And we deplore the decision to use force, and I now call on the Chinese leadership publicly, as I have in private channels, to avoid violence and to return to their previous policy of restraint. The demonstrators in …
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… identities that were frozen in communism's catacomb. Where this is taking place in a democratic manner with tolerance and civility and respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms, this new democratic nationalism is all to the good. But … identities that were frozen in communism's catacomb. Where this is taking place in a democratic manner with tolerance and civility and respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms, this new democratic nationalism is all to the good. But …
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Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu of Japan ID 859 Date 09/01/1989 The President. Mr. Prime Minister, and ladies and gentlemen, an old proverb says, ``The foundation for a better tomorrow must be laid today.'' Mr. Prime Minister, you and I are here today to shape tomorrow. And on America's behalf, let me welcome you to this country. When I was in Japan earlier this year, I observed how ties, national and personal, bind our two people. Your visit reaffirms those ties and …
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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Carlos Menem of Argentina ID 3631 Date 11/14/1991 President Bush. Thank you all very much. And President Menem, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the White House. The ties between our countries have never been stronger, and a great deal of credit goes to you and your administration. Nearly a year ago, a revolt by renegade soldiers faced you in your nation's capital. And you stood firm in defense of freedom and liberty and in defense of your …
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Question-and-Answer Session in Paducah ID 5018 Date 10/27/1992 Tom Butler. Thank you, and welcome to our program today. Mr. President, welcome to you, sir. We're delighted to have you here. You're helping us to make a little bit of history, because this is the first and only Kentucky statewide town meeting of this campaign. I want you to also know that there are viewers watching today in southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and west Tennessee, as well as in western Kentucky. And some of our audience are …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq ID 4636 Date 08/03/1992 To the Congress of the United States: I hereby report to the Congress on the developments since my last report of February 11, 1992, concerning the national emergency with respect to Iraq that was declared in Executive Order No. 12722 of August 2, 1990. 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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Remarks to Veterans Service Organizations ID 2759 Date 03/04/1991 Thank you very much for that warm welcome. Looking at this array of speakers up here, I can't imagine there's anything left for me to say, because I understand that you have had a briefing from Brent Scowcroft and Secretary Cheney and also, of course, heard from our very able Secretary of the Veterans Administration, Ed Derwinski. What a tremendous job he's doing for our country and for our veterans. And I'm so proud to have him at my side. …
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Remarks on Receiving Proposed Line-Item Veto Legislation and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters ID 780 Date 08/04/1989 Senator Coats. Mr. President, it's a pleasure for me to present to you on behalf of these Senators with us here -- Senator Humphrey, Senator McCain, Senator Armstrong -- a bill which we think will move us toward spending control from the executive branch and in the Congress, a much-needed tool that you must have and that we want to give you to enact some fiscal discipline in our …
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Remarks at a Reception for Participants in the National Endowment for the Humanities Teacher-Scholar Program ID 114 Date 03/02/1989 Almost everybody here is a teacher. I was coming through the line, and who was it from Tennessee spoke to me? Right there. [Laughter] And we started comparing notes, and she says, ``Well, I'm a country music fan.'' And I said, ``So am I. Guess who's staying with us in the White House?'' And I said, ``Crystal Gayle.'' And she said, ``I don't believe it.'' So, I'm going to ask …