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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Carlos Andres Perez of Venezuela ID 1813 Date 04/26/1990 President Bush. Welcome, all of you. It is my great honor to welcome the leader of one of South America's oldest democracies and one of Latin America's most respected statesmen, Carlos Andres Perez, President of Venezuela. And I am especially pleased that we welcome him today. He's just come here from Managua, just hours after attending the inauguration of Violeta Chamorro as the new President of …
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Designation of Edward E. Allison as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation ID 1822 Date 04/27/1990 The President today designated Edward E. Allison as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. He would succeed Arthur A. Fletcher. Currently Mr. Allison serves as a partner with the law firm of McAuliffe, Kelly, Raffaelli and Siemens in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as an associate with Heron, …
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Exchange With Reporters in Kennebunkport, Maine ID 1929 Date 05/28/1990 U.S.S. ``Iowa'' Explosion Q. Mr. President, can I ask you a quick Memorial Day question? The President. Yes. Q. Do you believe Clayton Hartwig -- -- The President. Who? Q. Do you believe Clayton Hartwig -- -- The President. I have no opinion on that. Q. -- -- is owed an apology by the Navy? The President. I have no opinion on it. I think they're looking into it, and I really have no judgment. But if the man is proved innocent of these …
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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union ID 1931 Date 05/31/1990 President Bush. Friends and distinguished guests, welcome to all of you, especially our guests from the Soviet Union. It is my great honor to welcome to the White House the President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev. Mr. President, just over a year ago I said that the United States wanted to move beyond containment in its relations with the Soviet Union toward a new era, an era of enduring …
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Excerpts of White House Fact Sheets on Soviet-United States Scientific and Commercial Agreements ID 1933 Date 05/31/1990 Ocean Studies Agreement Provides for a broad range of oceanographic research cooperation, use of port facilities in each other's countries, and far-reaching scientific exchanges. Intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions are included. Results of joint studies will be published openly. Shared use of research vessels will result in substantial savings for both sides. Expanded Civil …
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Exchange With Reporters Following Meetings at Camp David, Maryland, With President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union ID 1943 Date 06/02/1990 Meetings With President Gorbachev Q. President Bush, how was the meeting? President Bush. Just a minute, wait until I get out of this thing. [Laughter] President Gorbachev. In today's discussions with the President I rate them no less than the conversations we had yesterday and the day before yesterday, over the past 2 days. We worked very constructively and …
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Soviet-United States Joint Statement on the Environment ID 1945 Date 06/02/1990 During the state visit of Mikhail S. Gorbachev, President of the USSR, at the invitation of George Bush, President of the United States, the two sides affirmed their serious concern about the health of the global environment, and their commitment to expand U.S.-Soviet cooperation in the field of environmental protection and the study of global change. Mindful of their obligations under international environmental conventions, …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Appointment of William Frederick Sittmann as Executive Secretary of the National Security Council ID 1957 Date 06/04/1990 The President today announced the appointment of William Frederick Sittmann as Executive Secretary of the National Security Council. Mr. Sittmann is a native of Decatur, IN. He attended the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA, and received a B.A. degree in political science and history. Following his graduation, he served in the Foreign …
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Nomination of David H. Leroy To Be Nuclear Waste Negotiator ID 1958 Date 06/04/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate David H. Leroy to be Nuclear Waste Negotiator. This is a new position. Currently, Mr. Leroy serves as an attorney with Leroy Law Offices in Boise, ID. Prior to this, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, 1983 - 1987; Idaho attorney general, 1979 - 1983; Ada County prosecuting attorney, 1974 - 1978; deputy prosecuting attorney for Ada County, 1973 - 1974; and an …
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Statement on the Anniversary of the Suppression of the Demonstrations at Tiananmen Square ID 1959 Date 06/04/1990 One year ago, as China commenced the brutal suppression of peaceful demonstrators around Tiananmen Square, I deeply deplored the decision to use force. Two days later, on June 5, I again deplored the violence, emphasizing that the demonstrators in Tiananmen Square were advocating basic human rights, including freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and freedom of association. These are …
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Nomination of Roy M. Huffington To Be United States Ambassador to Austria ID 1963 Date 06/06/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Roy M. Huffington, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Austria. He would succeed Henry Anatole Grunwald. Dr. Huffington has served as owner of Roy M. Huffington, Inc., 1956 to present, and as president, chairman of the board, and director and treasurer since 1958. Prior to this, …
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Glen on the Termination of the State of Emergency in South Africa ID 1970 Date 06/07/1990 We welcome the announcement of the ending of the state of emergency in South Africa, except in Natal. This is another significant step toward creating a climate conducive to negotiations that will lead to a democratic, nonracial South Africa. This announcement builds on earlier decisions by President de Klerk to release Nelson Mandela and certain other political prisoners, to unban …
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Appointment of Olin L. Wethington as Special Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the Economic Policy Council ID 1749 Date 04/12/1990 The President today announced the appointment of Olin L. Wethington as Special Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the Economic Policy Council. Mr. Wethington has served as a partner in the law firm of Steptoe and Johnson in Washington, DC. Prior to this he served as Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade at the Department of …
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Exchange With Reporters Aboard Air Force One ID 1752 Date 04/13/1990 Good Friday Sunrise Service The President. -- -- very nice service. Q. Were you the only person there? The President. No. No. It was surprising. Well, there was, I'd say, about 30 - 40 people. Patty Presock and some came, even though they're not on the trip. But it was sweet, and it was very thoughtful of John Harper to do this -- 20 minutes. I'm sorry that those of you who would like to have been couldn't make it. But we just had -- -- …
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Remarks at a White House Briefing on Nicaragua ID 1755 Date 04/16/1990 The President. Welcome to the White House. Bernie, have you been on yet? Assistant Secretary Aronson. Yes, sir. The President. Okay then. As you've just heard from Bernie Aronson, our chief Latin American expert, we are committed to the future of Nicaragua under democracy. And I think Fred Zeder, esteemed head of OPIC, will be briefing you in a minute; Jim Berg, of OPIC also; and Fred Schieck, of AID. And in these presentations I think …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Offsets in Military Exports ID 1756 Date 04/16/1990 The President announced today his policy on offsets in military exports. This responds to the requirement under the FY 1989 National Defense Authorization Act, section 825, 10 U.S.C. 2505. The President stated that the United States Government is committed to the principles of free and fair trade. Consequently, the United States Government views certain offsets for military exports as economically inefficient and …
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Nomination of Charles H. Thomas To Be United States Ambassador to Hungary ID 1757 Date 04/16/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Charles H. Thomas, of Maryland, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Hungary. He would succeed Robie Marcus Hooker Palmer. Mr. Thomas served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Canadian Affairs …
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Nomination of James Keough Bishop To Be United States Ambassador to Somalia ID 1774 Date 04/19/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate James Keough Bishop to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Somali Democratic Republic. He would succeed Trusten Frank Crigler. Since 1987 Ambassador Bishop has been Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia. Prior to this, he was Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs at the Department of State, …
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Remarks to Participants in the Columbia River Gorge Earth Day 20 Rally ID 1786 Date 04/22/1990 The President. Hello, Ed. Greetings to you and, certainly, to Governor Booth Gardner. Can you hear me all right? Listen, we just wanted to wish you well. My respects to the Governor, who was so helpful on this education conference and now taking a leadership role for the environment. And I want to welcome all. I understand you have an enormous group there assembled to celebrate Earth Day. I don't think you could …
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Message on the Observance of St. Patrick's Day, 1990 ID 1648 Date 03/13/1990 I am delighted to extend warm greetings to all those celebrating St. Patrick's Day. As history tells us, St. Patrick led a life filled with exciting adventures and tremendous challenges. Born the son of a British city leader, he was captured by pirates as a youth and sold into slavery. After gaining his freedom, Patrick returned home, where he eventually decided to dedicate his life to God as a cleric. Soon he was to discover that …
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Statement on Signing the Crime Control Act of 1990 ID 2511 Date 11/29/1990 Today I sign into law S. 3266, the ``Crime Control Act of 1990.'' The Act contains important steps forward in several areas, particularly Federal debt collection and prosecution of financial institutions fraud. It also provides further protection for children from child abuse and child pornography. However, I must note my deep disappointment over many provisions noticeably absent from the legislation. Over a year and a half ago, …
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Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Bob Martinez To Be Director of National Drug Control Policy ID 2518 Date 11/30/1990 The President. During the past couple of years, we've devoted unprecedented resources to the war on drugs. Bill Bennett -- I mentioned this just the other day -- has been an outstanding leader of that fight. I'm pleased that in stepping down as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, he is now willing to take on the challenge of chairing the Republican National Committee. …
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Memorandum of Disapproval for the Intelligence Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 ID 2520 Date 11/30/1990 I have withheld my signature from S. 2834, the proposed ``Intelligence Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991,'' thereby preventing it from becoming law. I am compelled to take this action due to the bill's treatment of one highly sensitive and important issue that directly affects the Nation's security, although there also are several objectionable elements of the bill that trouble me. I cannot accept …
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Written Responses to Questions Submitted by the South American Press ID 2521 Date 11/30/1990 Chile-U.S. Relations Q. In the relations between the United States and Chile, what are the main items that you would like to see resolved and in what manner? The President. More than anything else, I would like to convey to the Chilean people my most heartfelt congratulations and support for their transition to civilian democracy. It is a transition which was fraught with difficulties and challenges, but the people …
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Remarks to a Joint Session of the Congress in Brasilia, Brazil ID 2523 Date 12/03/1990 Mr. President of the National Congress and Mr. President of the Chamber of Deputies; and to our two most articulate speakers, Senator Tito and Deputy Fiuza; and Mr. Acting President of the Supreme Court; esteemed Papal Nuncio and members of the diplomatic corps; Mr. Archbishop; Honorable Ministers of State and Governors of the Federal District; and honorable Deputies and Senators: It is a privilege, it is an honor to …
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Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters in Montevideo, Uruguay ID 2526 Date 12/04/1990 President Lacalle. I'd like to welcome you all to this press availability. I know the important figure here is President Bush and not me, but I would also be prepared to answer any questions in my broken English, which is, of course, our common language here. I'd appreciate it if you'd identify yourselves, and I would give the floor to President Bush. President Bush. Just a brief opening statement, with your …
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Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters in Buenos Aires, Argentina ID 2528 Date 12/05/1990 President Menem. Ladies and gentlemen, it's a great moment of pride on the part of the President of Argentina to share this press conference with the President of the United States, and my good friend, George Bush. It has been 30 years since a President from the country to the north has come here on a visit, and never has there ever been a circumstance like this. This is the first time that we have ever heard a …
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Toast at a State Dinner in Santiago, Chile ID 2534 Date 12/06/1990 President Aylwin, thank you for your hospitality and for your generosity during my visit to your beautiful country. We first met earlier this year at the White House, and I hope we will have many more opportunities to exchange views and to work together. In accepting Ambassador Silva's credentials as Chile's representative in the United States, I said: ``We are happy for Chile and optimistic about its future. Your country's deep democratic …
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Remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce Breakfast in Santiago, Chile ID 2535 Date 12/07/1990 That applause did sound heartfelt. I'm reminded of when General Gray went over to see the Marines in Saudi Arabia the other day. He was talking to them, and he looked at them, and he said, ``You have good morale. Remember that.'' [Laughter] Thank you for your heartfelt applause. Hey, look, I am simply delighted to be here; and I want to salute all the members of AmCham because what you're doing is very, very …
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Remarks at the Jobs for America's Graduates Awards Ceremony ID 2548 Date 12/12/1990 Thank you, Governor McKernan, for those very kind words. And let me also thank you, given all you have on your plate, for your responsibilities and services -- chairman. I also want to single out just a few here. I noticed you commented on the former Governor, now Senator, Chuck Robb's participation -- chairman now, to those who don't know this, of the executive committee of Jobs for America's Graduates; Ken Smith, who -- …