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Remarks at an Arbor Day Tree-Planting Ceremony and an Exchange With Reporters ID 2924 Date 04/26/1991 The President. Good morning, and welcome back. It's good to see Secretary Madigan here, Mike Deland, and the Deputy EPA Administrator, and the U.S. Forest Service Director. I'm glad that you're all here on this beautiful day on the South Lawn. We're competing with Randy Travis, who's about to appear over here, so it's tough competition. But I think what we've got going here is very, very important. As J. …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Establishment of the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas ID 2944 Date 05/03/1991 Pursuant to the provisions of the Presidential Libraries Act of 1955, the President has accepted a proposal that a library to house the official records of his Administration be constructed at Texas A M University. This decision follows an extensive review of the various library proposals by the Archivist of the United States, Don W. Wilson. The library will …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Health ID 2950 Date 05/04/1991 President Bush is relaxed, comfortable, and having dinner with Mrs. Bush in his room at Bethesda Naval Hospital this evening. He is in good spirits and the doctors' reports are very positive. President Bush developed atrial fibrillation, which is an irregularity of the heartbeat, while running at Camp David this afternoon about 4:20 p.m. This condition presented itself as unusual fatigue during the run. The President …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters on Ethiopian Jewish Emigration ID 2956 Date 05/06/1991 The President. I might just make one comment here to say how much we appreciate Senator Boschwitz going to Ethiopia. A concern of the Falashas, the Jews there in Ethiopia that want to go out and go to Israel, is a concern that I share. And Rudy took a good step forward there in talking to the Ethiopian authorities. It's a mission of conscience, a mission of compassion. And we are very grateful to you for …
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Statement on Signing the Continuing Appropriations Bill ID 3552 Date 10/28/1991 Today I have signed into law H.J. Res. 360, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1992. Providing for the operation of the Government through Continuing Resolutions is an undesirable practice. However, a Second Continuing Resolution for FY 1992 is necessary at this time in order to keep certain activities of the Government functioning while the Congress completes the appropriations process. I commend the …
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Statement on Signing the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992 ID 3554 Date 10/28/1991 Today I have signed into law H.R. 2942, the ``Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992.'' This Act includes funding to maintain and improve our transportation systems. The Act also contains strong provisions pertaining to testing for drug abuse and alcohol misuse in the transportation sector. These provisions, which had our full support, send a strong …
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Interview With Sylvan Rodriguez of KHOU - TV in Houston, Texas ID 3580 Date 11/01/1991 Anti-crime Legislation Q. Mr. President, congratulations on the progress being made in Madrid and the peace talks over there. But as you talk about a kinder, gentler Nation, it's difficult for Houstonians who are being robbed at Randall's to relate to that. What can you do as President to make the streets safer right here in Houston, your hometown? The President. Sylvan, there's not too much a President can do, but there …
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Executive Order 12776 -- Extending the National Defense Service Medal to Members of the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States During the Period of the Persian Gulf Crisis ID 3483 Date 10/08/1991 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Under such regulations as the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air …
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Memorandum of Disapproval for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991 ID 3500 Date 10/11/1991 To the Senate of the United States: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 1722, the ``Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991.'' I would gladly sign into law responsible legislation that does not threaten the economic recovery and its associated job creation, a fact that members of my Administration and I have repeatedly made clear. We have worked diligently with Members of Congress to …
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The President's News Conference With President Roh Tae Woo of South Korea in Seoul ID 3819 Date 01/06/1992 President Roh. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am especially delighted to meet again with the journalists traveling with President Bush. Today I have had very useful talks with President Bush for more than one hour and a half. We have exchanged wide-ranging views about the ongoing changes in the world and the shifting situation in the Asia-Pacific region. President Bush and I have earnestly …
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Remarks at the Opening of Toys-R-Us in Kashihara, Japan ID 3825 Date 01/07/1992 Thank you all very, very much, all of you. And may I first thank Governor Kakimoto and Mayor Miura for their gracious hospitality and say to all of you that it really is, for Barbara and me, a deep honor to visit this ancient and venerable city of Kashihara right here in Japan. And may I thank Minister Watanabe for being here. His ministry did so much to change the great retail store law, and I am personally very grateful to …
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Text of Remarks at the State Dinner Hosted by Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa of Japan in Tokyo ID 3828 Date 01/08/1992 Mrs. Bush. Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Miyazawa, I rarely get to speak for George Bush. But tonight I know he would want me to thank you, on behalf of the members of his administration and the American businessmen who are here, for a wonderful visit and for a great friendship, in my part, for a lovely day, and I think for a wonderful day for all of you. You know, I can't explain what …
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Text of Remarks at the Japanese Welcoming Committee Luncheon in Tokyo ID 3829 Date 01/09/1992 Thank you, Prime Minister Kaifu. Of course, I want to start my remarks by extending to all of you the President's apologies for not being present at lunch today. This meeting was to be a high point of his trip. I'm sure you all know as well of his great respect and warm feelings for former Prime Minister Kaifu. And it is with real regret that he was not able to be here at lunchtime today. As Prime Minister Kaifu …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Determination Not To Prohibit Fish Imports From Venezuela and Vanuatu ID 3835 Date 01/10/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1978), I am reporting to you that the Secretary of Commerce reported to me that the countries of Venezuela and Vanuatu have been under a court-ordered embargo since March 26, 1991. No yellowfin tuna or …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Determination Not To Prohibit Fish Imports From Certain Countries ID 3836 Date 01/10/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1978), I am reporting to you that the Secretary of Commerce has reported to me that the countries of Costa Rica, France, Italy, Japan, and Panama have been under an embargo since May 24, 1991. No yellowfin …
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Remarks to the American Farm Bureau Federation in Kansas City, Missouri ID 3838 Date 01/13/1992 Thank you, Dean Kleckner. It's a great pleasure to be up here with so many supporters of agriculture. First, let me single out Secretary Madigan, who is doing a superb job as our Secretary of Agriculture. A former Illinois Congressman, he knows the farm business inside out, and believe me, agriculture has a good friend in these GATT negotiations with Ed Madigan. I also salute my friend, the Governor of your host …
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Remarks on the Presentation of a Natural Gas Powered Van and an Exchange With Reporters ID 3843 Date 01/14/1992 The President. Let me just make a couple of brief statements. Last April, as part of the national energy strategy, I signed an Executive order that established goals for greater energy efficiency in the Federal Government, and that included the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the Federal fleet. This van, driven over here and delivered by Secretaries Lujan and Watkins and then the able head of …
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Remarks to Cabletron Systems Employees in Rochester, New Hampshire ID 3853 Date 01/15/1992 You guys are fired up. Thank you very much. What is it about the water around this place? You guys just standing out here for 2 hours and being so darn nice. But thanks for the welcome. I appreciate it. To Craig and Bob, let me phrase it this way: Who would have thought that I would be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with two guys who but a handful of years ago had a dream and who together, with some very able men and …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Rotary Club Dinner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire ID 3854 Date 01/15/1992 The President. Thank you all very much for that welcome back. Thank you, Cliff. Thanks to you and Bill and Don Reeves and so many others. Captain Mark, thank you, sir, for that lovely blessing. And you have a wonderful way here of making a person feel at home. I can't pronounce the name of the river; I've been crossing it for 66 years. But nevertheless -- [laughter] -- I would like to …
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Memorandum on Transportation of Humanitarian Assistance to the Former Soviet Union ID 3862 Date 01/21/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense Subject: Transportation of Humanitarian Assistance to the Former Soviet Union Pursuant to the laws of the United States, including section 109 of the ``Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers for Relief From the Effects of Natural Disasters, for Other Urgent Needs, and for Incremental Cost of `Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm' Act of 1992'' …
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Statement on the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Victory ID 3955 Date 02/18/1992 I am delighted tonight to have won the New Hampshire primary. Mindful of New Hampshire's proud history in selecting Presidents, I am indebted to all those in the State who voted for me, and my special thanks go to our able campaign leaders and to the volunteers who worked so hard. This election was far closer than many had predicted. I think the opponents on both sides reaped the harvest of discontent with the pace of New …
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Presidential Determination No. 92 - 16 -- Memorandum on Assistance for Angola ID 3957 Date 02/18/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Foreign Assistance for Angola Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2364(a)(1), I hereby: (1) determine that it is important to the security interests of the United States to furnish assistance described in paragraphs (2) and (3) below notwithstanding section 512 of the Foreign …
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Remarks to Community and Business Leaders in Knoxville, Tennessee ID 3961 Date 02/19/1992 Thank you for such a warm welcome back. And thank you, Senator Baker, my esteemed friend, for that overly generous introduction. May I extend my greetings to another longtime friend, Mayor Victor Ashe, who is doing a great job here in this community, and to thank all of the other Knoxville community leaders here today. And I'm not sure that that description includes the marvelous music we've had, but my thanks to …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations With Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan ID 3965 Date 02/19/1992 The President has decided that the United States will take immediate steps to establish diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The United States had recognized their independence on December 25, 1991. Following Secretary Baker's recent visit to these countries, the President believes U.S. interests will be …
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Remarks at the Departure Ceremony for Prime Minister Carl Bildt of Sweden ID 3968 Date 02/20/1992 Mr. Prime Minister, I am delighted to have welcomed you on your first official visit to Washington and to have shared very profitable, congenial talks. Prime Minister Bildt comes here at a time when Europe is being transformed and when Sweden itself is beginning a new chapter in its history. As the Prime Minister remarked on his election night last September, the winds of political change blowing through …
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Remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council ID 3970 Date 02/21/1992 Thank you for the welcome. May I thank Fred Noye and Sam Brunelli and all the others assembled here. This has become an annual ritual, one that I look forward to very, very much. I don't know whether Jack Kemp is here -- he was going to be; been here. And Sam spoke. I have great confidence in both of them. But I really wanted just to come over and say a few words, express my greetings to all of you. Thinking of ALEC, I wanted to …
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Nomination of Sigmund A. Rogich To Be United States Ambassador to Iceland ID 3972 Date 02/21/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Sigmund A. Rogich, of Nevada, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland. He would succeed Charles E. Cobb, Jr. Currently Mr. Rogich serves as an Assistant to the President for Public Events and Initiatives at the White House in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he founded and served as the president of R R Advertising in Las Vegas and Reno, NV, and Salt …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report on Alaskan Mineral Resources ID 3989 Date 02/25/1992 To the Congress of the United States: I transmit herewith the 1991 Annual Report on Alaska's Mineral Resources, pursuant to section 1011 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96 - 487; 16 U.S.C. 3151). This report, containing pertinent public information relating to minerals in Alaska, as gathered by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bureau of Mines, and other Federal agencies. …
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Remarks at a Bush-Quayle Fundraising Dinner in Los Angeles, California ID 3990 Date 02/25/1992 Thank you all very, very much. And what a pleasure it is to be here with Pete Wilson, to be introduced by this man who is doing so much for the State. And thank you for heading our campaign and being at our side today. It is a pleasure to see you and Gayle. May I thank our master of ceremonies, Johnny Grant; say to the next team, Rabbi Greenbaum and Cheryl Ladd, who did a great job on the pledge without missing a …
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Exchange With Reporters in San Antonio ID 3997 Date 02/27/1992 North American Free Trade Agreement Q. Mr. President, did you make any breakthroughs on free trade this morning? The President. No. We had good discussions on that with the President of Mexico. And we just reassured him that we want an agreement, a good agreement as soon as possible. No politics, no nothing is going to stand in the way of our doing what is right and what is best for the American people. And what's best is to get a fair trade -- …