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Statement on Signing the Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990 ID 2444 Date 11/16/1990 Today I have signed H.R. 5308 the ``Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990.'' The agreement implemented by this Act is the end product of 5 years of intense, good-faith negotiation among the parties with competing claims to the waters of the Upper Snake River Basin in Idaho. These parties include the Shoshone and Bannock Indian Tribes, non-Indian water users, the State of Idaho, and the Departments of Justice and …
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Statement on Signing the Bill Designating Florida Keys Coastal Waters as a National Marine Sanctuary
Statement on Signing the Bill Designating Florida Keys Coastal Waters as a National Marine Sanctuary ID 2446 Date 11/16/1990 On Earth Day of this year, I stated that ``the Florida coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world and a unique national treasure. Protecting the reefs from damage, both from vessel groundings and pollution, is imperative.'' Today I take great pleasure in signing H.R. 5909 -- a bill that designates 2,600 square nautical miles of coastal waters off the Florida Keys …
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Statement on Signing the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ID 2449 Date 11/16/1990 Today I am signing S. 1430, the ``National and Community Service Act of 1990.'' There can be no nobler goal than to strengthen the American ethic of community service and to help translate this ethic into meaningful action. S. 1430 will make an important contribution to achieving this goal. I am particularly pleased that S. 1430 includes provisions for the initial funding of a private, nonprofit foundation that will …
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Statement on Signing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act ID 2450 Date 11/16/1990 I have today signed S. 2789, the ``National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act.'' This Act authorizes appropriations for earthquake prevention and preparedness programs carried out by the Federal Government. It also modifies these programs in various respects. In signing this Act I note that I will construe one section to avoid constitutional issues. Section 7 of the bill …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Declaration of a National Emergency Concerning Chemical and Biological Weapons Proliferation ID 2455 Date 11/16/1990 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 204(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. section 1703(b), and section 201 of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. section 1621, I hereby report that I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency and to issue an Executive order …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meetings With National Leaders in Prague, Czechoslovakia ID 2460 Date 11/17/1990 President Bush and President Havel met at 10 o'clock this morning at Hradcany Castle in the first meeting of the visit. President Havel welcomed President Bush on this historic occasion, the first-year anniversary of the revolution. The two leaders discussed the economic development of Czechoslovakia, including the need to get U.S. investment. President Bush said the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Czechoslovakia-United States Trade Agreement ID 2464 Date 11/17/1990 The United States and Czechoslovakia today exchanged diplomatic notes bringing into force the trade agreement signed by the two Governments last April. The agreement extends most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff treatment to Czechoslovak exports to the United States and U.S. exports to Czechoslovakia. President Bush expressed his hope that the mutual extension of MFN tariff treatment will ``provide …
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Nomination of Ira H. Raphaelson To Be a Special Counsel at the Department of Justice ID 2694 Date 02/08/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Ira H. Raphaelson, of Illinois, to be Special Counsel for the Financial Institutions Fraud Unit at the Department of Justice. This is a new position. Currently Mr. Raphaelson serves as First Assistant to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago. Prior to this Mr. Raphaelson served with the U.S. Attorney for the …
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Message on the Observance of the Lunar New Year, 4689 ID 2696 Date 02/11/1991 I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Ram, 4689. This holiday provides a wonderful opportunity for you to join with family and friends in celebrating the past and in looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities that the new year will bring. However, on this special occasion, it is also fitting that all Americans pause to recognize the many lasting contributions …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Commercial Space Policy Guidelines ID 2700 Date 02/12/1991 The President has approved U.S. commercial space policy guidelines aimed at expanding private sector investment in space by the market-driven commercial space sector. These guidelines are the result of a 9-month interagency review of the commercial space sector conducted by the Vice President and the National Space Council. The U.S. commercial space policy guidelines recognize that a robust …
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Remarks Announcing Proposed Transportation Legislation ID 2703 Date 02/13/1991 Mr. Secretary; a special welcome to Senators Riegle and Moynihan, Congressman Larry Coughlin; and let me just welcome all of you to the White House. It's great to have you here. And it's great for me to be with our able Secretary of Transportation, whose baby we are unveiling here. Thirty-five years ago, President Eisenhower envisioned an interstate highway system that today is a reality. And his idea fueled development in this …
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Remarks to Raytheon Missile Systems Plant Employees in Andover, Massachusetts ID 2711 Date 02/15/1991 Listen, I came up here to thank you guys, but thank you for that warm welcome. And Reverend Gomes, thank you, sir, for that lovely prayer, so fitting tribute to those who are serving overseas and those serving at home here. And thank you, Tom, my old friend Tom Phillips, the chairman, for that warm welcome and making these arrangements. Let me pay my respects to another old friend, the Governor of the …
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Exchange With Reporters on the Soviet Peace Proposal for the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2715 Date 02/19/1991 Q. Mr. President, is the Soviet proposal acceptable to you? The President. Let me just make one comment, and then I won't take any questions about it. But I do appreciate President Gorbachev's providing me a copy of his proposal -- of the Iraqi proposal, or his proposal to Iraq actually -- concerning the Gulf, the conflict there. And we provided last night comments to the Soviet Union. Let me just …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Remarks Made by President Saddam Hussein of Iraq on the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2727 Date 02/21/1991 Let me just read a few sentences in response to Saddam Hussein's speech. The statement by Saddam Hussein this morning is disappointing. He repeats the same invective and disregard for the United Nations mandate that we have heard so often since August 2d. In vowing to continue the war, he once again demonstrates his determination to maintain the aggression against …
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Remarks on Signing the National Parents and Teachers Association Week Proclamation ID 2728 Date 02/21/1991 The President. Welcome to the White House. And may I thank Congressman Kildee for being with us. Of course, single out for special recognition Ann Lynch, the president of the National PTA. And, of course, Ted Sanders, who is our Under Secretary at Education and who really is a man of commitment and has done an outstanding job all across the board for education. I want to welcome Mr. Stair, the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2731 Date 02/22/1991 The Soviet announcement yesterday represents a serious and useful effort which is appreciated. But major obstacles remain. The coalition for many months has sought a peaceful resolution to this crisis, in keeping with the U.N. resolutions. As President Bush pointed out to President Gorbachev, the steps the Iraqis are considering would constitute a conditional withdrawal and would also prevent the full implementation …
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Remarks to Campaign Staff Members and Political Supporters ID 4 Date 01/21/1989 Thank you, Governor Sununu. And let me say at the outset -- I'm sure you all know John Sununu, but I am very grateful that he has agreed to -- having just left the Governorship of his State -- to be our Chief of Staff. And I know he'll do a superb job over there. In fact, he already put me to work this morning signing things. The Republic is still in reasonably good shape, I think, but I signed a bunch of stuff and -- …
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Remarks and an Informal Exchange With Reporters During a Walk With Family Members ID 6 Date 01/21/1989 The President. This is going to be the scene of a lot of real action. Marlin, do you think this would be an appropriate time to mention the first exhibition match? Q. Yes. The President. It has nothing to do with betting. This is a very important announcement: that this spring sometime a match that was rained out last year is going to be played here. And the players are Pam Shriver and Chris Evert versus …
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Nomination of Constance Berry Newman To Be Director of the Office of Personnel Management ID 16 Date 01/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Constance Berry Newman to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management. She would succeed Constance Horner. Ms. Newman has been a codirector for outreach programs in President Bush's transition office. Prior to this she was deputy director of national voter coalitions for the Bush-Quayle '88 campaign. She has also served as Assistant …
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The President's News Conference ID 20 Date 01/27/1989 The President. Harmony and peace in here. [Laughter] First, I sound worse than I feel. Let me -- -- Q. What's wrong with you? The President. Slight cold. But it's been a full week since the inauguration. I just wanted to stop by under our new policy, give you an update. I've been talking this week about ethics and the emphasis is not, believe me, a fad or some passing fancy. We're going to be hearing more about it -- I think a lot more. In broader …
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Continuation of John W. Vessey, Jr., as Special Presidential Emissary to Hanoi for POW/MIA Affairs ID 26 Date 02/01/1989 The President has asked General John W. Vessey, Jr., USA, Ret., to continue in his role as Special Presidential Emissary to Hanoi for POW/MIA Affairs. General Vessey has served in this capacity since being named to the position by President Reagan in February 1987. Beginning with his initial visit to Hanoi in August 1987, General Vessey's efforts have resulted in substantial progress in …
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Nomination of Richard Thomas McCormack To Be an Under Secretary of State ID 33 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard Thomas McCormack to be Under Secretary of State for Economic and Agricultural Affairs. He would succeed Allen Wallis. Since 1985 Ambassador McCormack has been the Permanent Representative of the United States to the Organization of American States. Prior to this he was Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, 1983 - 1985. He …
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Nomination of Reginald Bartholomew To Be an Under Secretary of State ID 35 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Reginald Bartholomew to be Under Secretary of State for Coordinating Security Assistance Programs. He would succeed Edward J. Derwinski. Since 1986 Ambassador Bartholomew has been the United States Ambassador to Spain. Prior to this he served as the United States Ambassador to Lebanon. He was Director of the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs at the Department …
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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Robert A. Mosbacher as Secretary of Commerce ID 38 Date 02/03/1989 The President. Thank you for that warm welcome. This is a very special occasion for me because, as most -- I'd say please be seated, but -- [laughter] -- I don't think that would go over too well back there. What a wonderful, wonderful turnout for our new Secretary. But this is a special occasion, Bob Mosbacher and I have been friends for a quarter of a century -- more. And I trust his advice; I …
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White House Statement on Secretary of Health and Human Services-Designate Louis W. Sullivan ID 41 Date 02/04/1989 Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., Secretary-designate of Health and Human Services, has requested the executive committee of the board of the Morehouse School of Medicine to grant him an unpaid leave of absence as a professor of medicine. Such an action by the executive committee would suspend any salary payments by the school to Dr. Sullivan while he served as HHS Secretary. Morehouse School of …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Acquisition of Monsanto Electronic Materials Company by a West German Firm ID 45 Date 02/07/1989 The President today decided against intervening in the proposed acquisition of Monsanto Electronic Materials Company (MEMC) by Huels AG of West Germany. MEMC manufactures silicon wafers for use in making semiconductors. The President based his decision on the results of the investigation by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), chaired by …
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Remarks to Members of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire in Manchester ID 54 Date 02/13/1989 Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, Governor. Thank you for that welcome back. Judd, thank you for that warm introduction, and thank all of you for that welcome. I want to thank Bill Gingrich and others at BIA for arranging on relatively short notice this wonderful meeting. I want to pay my respects to our outstanding congressional delegation -- our two Congressmen are here -- and our …
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Remarks to the South Carolina State Legislature in Columbia ID 59 Date 02/15/1989 Thank you, members of the legislature, for that really friendly South Carolina welcome. And thank you, particularly, Governor Campbell, my friend; Lieutenant Governor; Mr. Speaker; Members of the Congress that are with us here today, Senator Thurmond, Floyd Spence -- and maybe I'm missing some. If so, I apologize. And ladies and gentlemen, thank all of you. It's a great honor to be addressing this joint session of the general …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater Concerning Secretary Baker's Report to the President on Meetings With NATO Allies ID 73 Date 02/18/1989 The President today, at Camp David, received a report by telephone from Secretary of State James A. Baker III on the Secretary's recent trip to NATO capitals. The President will receive a personal report from Secretary Baker at Camp David on Sunday. President Bush asked Secretary Baker to undertake this mission in order to emphasize that the North Atlantic alliance …
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Appointment of G. Philip Hughes as Executive Secretary of the National Security Council ID 75 Date 02/21/1989 The President today announced the appointment of G. Philip Hughes as Executive Secretary of the National Security Council. Prior to assuming his current duties, Mr. Hughes served as the first Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement, where he was primarily responsible for directing enforcement of the provisions of the Export Administration Act. Prior to joining the Commerce …