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Appointment of Spencer E. Geissinger as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Press Advance ID 2788 Date 03/12/1991 The President today announced the appointment of Spencer E. Geissinger as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Press Advance at the White House in Washington, DC. Since 1990 Mr. Geissinger has served as Deputy Director of Presidential Advance for Press. He has served as the executive director of ``Drug Use is Life Abuse,'' a nonprofit foundation in Orange County, …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Anti-Satellite Arms Control ID 2789 Date 03/12/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with section 1009 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101 - 189), enclosed is a report on Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Arms Control. The report addresses the desirability of an agreement with the Soviet Union that would impose limitations on ASAT capabilities. The assessment also includes a determination …
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Nomination of Henry E. Catto To Be Director of the United States Information Agency ID 2791 Date 03/13/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Henry E. Catto, of Texas, to be Director of the United States Information Agency. He would succeed Bruce S. Gelb. Currently Ambassador Catto serves as Ambassador of the United States to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Prior to this, Ambassador Catto served as a partner with Catto Catto in San Antonio, TX, 1959 - 1989; …
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The President's News Conference With Prime Minister John Major of the United Kingdom in Hamilton, Bermuda ID 2799 Date 03/16/1991 The Prime Minister. We might start now if everyone is content. We have very little time, I'm afraid, only about 15 or so minutes. So we'll be -- -- Q. I have a question, I have a question. [Laughter] The Prime Minister. Well, I'll see if I can flush you later. We have about 15 minutes, so we'll be as swift as we can. Can I just say by way of introduction, we've had some …
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Message to the Senate Transmitting Protocols to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the International Convention on Load Lines ID 2807 Date 03/19/1991 To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, with Annex, and the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, with Annexes. Both …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on United States Government Activities in the United Nations ID 2808 Date 03/19/1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit herewith a report of the activities of the United States Government in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies during calendar year 1989, the first year of my Administration. The report is required by the United Nations Participation Act (Public Law 264, 79th Congress; 22 U.S.C. 287b). George Bush The White …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency ID 2811 Date 03/20/1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency annual report for 1990. This report deserves your close review. The year 1990 witnessed the signing of the multilateral Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty, which, when satisfactorily implemented, will be a major step in reducing the numbers of …
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Statement on the Strategic Defense Initiative ID 2820 Date 03/22/1991 Eight years ago, the Strategic Defense Initiative spurred research and development of technologies necessary to defend the United States and our allies from the threat posed by ballistic missiles. Since 1983, SDI has accomplished much. Technological and engineering breakthroughs have brought us closer to smart or even brilliant defenses. We have proved that it is possible to intercept a ballistic missile warhead in space. But much work …
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Remarks at the Gridiron Dinner ID 2823 Date 03/23/1991 Thank you very much: Mr. Vice President and members of the Cabinet, members of the congressional leadership, diplomatic corps, special guests. And on this special Gridiron evening, may I single out the members of the Joint Chiefs and the other members of the military that are with us tonight. May I also single out Messrs. Baker and Strauss. [Laughter] After sitting through their parts in the program, I'll say this: If I'd had a white flag, I'd have …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Assistance for Liberia and Other Refugee Relief Efforts ID 2606 Date 01/09/1991 The President has taken two important steps which underline our concern for the beleaguered people of Liberia and our desire that there should be a peaceful settlement to the problems of that country. On January 2, the President approved release of .0 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund (ERMA) to meet urgent humanitarian needs of Liberian …
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Nomination of Bernadine P. Healy To Be Director of the National Institutes of Health ID 2607 Date 01/09/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Bernadine P. Healy, of Ohio, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. She would succeed James B. Wyngaarden. Since 1985 Dr. Healy has served as chairman of the research institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Prior to this Dr. Healy served as Deputy Director of the …
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Exchange With Reporters on the Telephone Conversation with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev ID 2612 Date 01/11/1991 Q. Mr. President, what can you tell us about the Gorbachev phone call? The President. We've had a very interesting morning here and a very interesting phone call with President Gorbachev, Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu of Japan, and then a meeting with a lot of the Members of the House of Representatives on the Gulf situation. Now we're shifting our gears to this luncheon with two of our new …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the Economic Sanctions Against Libya ID 2613 Date 01/11/1991 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since my last report of July 13, 1990, 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 Economic …
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The President's News Conference ID 2616 Date 01/12/1991 The President. I have a brief statement, and then I'll be glad to take a few questions. First, let me just say that I am gratified by the vote in the Congress supporting the United Nations Security Council resolutions. This action by the Congress unmistakably demonstrates the United States commitment to the international demand for a complete and unconditional withdrawal of Iraq from Kuwait. This clear expression of the Congress represents the last, …
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White House Statement on Mrs. Bush's Condition Following a Sledding Accident at Camp David, Maryland
White House Statement on Mrs. Bush's Condition Following a Sledding Accident at Camp David, Maryland ID 2618 Date 01/13/1991 Mrs. Bush has been taken to Washington County Regional Hospital in Hagerstown, MD, following a minor accident while sledding at Camp David. The President and Mrs. Bush were sledding with grandchildren this morning when Mrs. Bush fell off her sled and into a tree. She was immediately examined by White House physician Dr. Lawrence Mohr. Dr. Mohr indicates she suffered minor lacerations …
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Nomination of Melissa Foelsch Wells To Be United States Ambassador to Zaire ID 2637 Date 01/18/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Melissa Foelsch Wells, of Connecticut, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zaire. She would succeed William Caldwell Harrop. Currently Ambassador Wells serves as the United States Ambassador to the People's Republic …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Federal Income Tax Return ID 2872 Date 04/15/1991 The President and Mrs. Bush's 1990 tax return shows that they have paid ,241 in Federal income tax on an adjusted gross income of 2,732, of which 0,000 was the President's salary. The Bushes also reported 5,911 in income, from their blind trust, ,245 in interest income, and ,647 from other sources. The blind trust is managed by Bessemer Trust Co., N.A., New York City. The President and Mrs. Bush …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report of the Federal Council on the Aging ID 2881 Date 04/16/1991 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 204(f) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3015(f)), I hereby transmit the Annual Report for 1990 of the Federal Council on the Aging. The report reflects the Council's views in its role of examining programs serving older Americans. George Bush The White House, April 16, …
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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Violeta Chamorro of Nicaragua ID 2888 Date 04/17/1991 President Bush. Ladies and gentlemen, we can get all this out of the way early. It is a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this evening an extraordinary leader of honor, compassion, and courage. With the greatest admiration, we welcome to the White House Nicaragua's President, Violeta Chamorro. Or, as I hear she was known by her growing family, or the family growing up, Madre Superiora. [Laughter] …
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Remarks at a National Education Strategy Briefing ID 2893 Date 04/18/1991 Thank you all, and thank you for coming here to the White House. Let me just salute our Secretary of Education, Lamar Alexander, and say how much I'm relying on him. Not only has he and his new team formulated a plan that I think will be very well-received, but knowing him, he'll be driving us all to see that we follow through -- something I'm determined to do. But I salute him. I had a meeting early on with the Governors who are …
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Nomination of Constance Bastine Harriman To Be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States ID 2899 Date 04/18/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Constance Bastine Harriman, of California, to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 1995. She would succeed Richard C. Houseworth. Since 1989 Ms. Harriman has served as Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks at …
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Remarks at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Musicale Reception ID 2907 Date 04/22/1991 Maestro, you and Sara can see how we all felt about that. But to Chairman Wolfensohn and Elaine; Chairman of the Corporate Fund William Schreyer; and to Dina -- Dina Merrill Hartley of the Trustee Development Committee; and to the Congressional Trustees, we welcome them, the members of the Trustees Circle and the new Hundred Club of the Corporate Fund. It is a pleasure -- sheer heaven -- for us to be …
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Remarks at the Presentation of a Point of Light Award to the United States Naval Academy/Benjamin Banneker Honors Mathematics and Science Society Partnership in Annapolis, Maryland ID 2912 Date 04/23/1991 Thank you, Admiral Hill. And thank all of you. Thank you very, very much. I just can't tell you how pleased I am to be here. Let me salute our Secretary of Education from whom you've just heard, Lamar Alexander. We've outlined a program of revolution, if you will. We want to start from scratch and …
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Remarks at the National Summit on Mathematics Assessment ID 2915 Date 04/24/1991 Thank you, Lamar. Thank you all. And let me just say how pleased I am to be here. I'd like to thank Dr. Frank Press for inviting me once again to this wonderful place. I know we're all grateful for the chance to have this meeting held here. I salute Dr. Bromley, who is at my right hand in terms of science. He's doing an outstanding job coordinating the science work for the White House and taking a leadership role in many of …
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Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters in Bethesda, Maryland ID 2827 Date 03/27/1991 President's Physical Examination Q. How did it go? Any problems? The President. Perfect go. Q. Is that right? The President. Yes. Q. What took so long? The President. Ask Burt. Do you want an official statement? We'll give you Burt Lee. Q. Want to know how you feel. The President. Feel good. Look, I'm not going to go into any details. I'll leave this to -- -- Q. We want to know all the details. The President. You do …
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Popadiuk on President Bush's Meeting With President Arnold Ruutel of Estonia ID 2833 Date 03/29/1991 President Bush met this morning in the Oval Office with Arnold Ruutel, President of Estonia. President Bush began the meeting by reiterating the unequivocal support of the U.S. for Estonia's right to self-determination. He expressed his outrage over the use of force in Vilnius and Riga in January, and he emphasized his conviction that the only solution to this situation …
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Popadiuk on the Resignation of Richard R. Burt as Head of Delegation to the Nuclear and Space Talks in Geneva and Chief START Negotiator ID 2835 Date 03/29/1991 President Bush has accepted the resignation of Ambassador Richard R. Burt as Head of Delegation to the Nuclear and Space Talks in Geneva and Chief START Negotiator. After 10 years in government, serving in both the Reagan and Bush administrations, Ambassador Burt is moving into the private sector. In addition to …
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Statement on Aid to Iraqi Refugees ID 2844 Date 04/05/1991 The human tragedy unfolding in and around Iraq demands immediate action on a massive scale. At stake are not only the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent men, women, and children but the peace and security of the Gulf. Since the beginning of the Gulf war on August 2, the United States has contributed more than million for refugees and displaced persons in the region. Many other countries have also contributed. It is clear, however, that the …
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the National Teacher of the Year Award in Slanesville, West Virginia ID 2856 Date 04/10/1991 The President. Well, please be seated. Kids, it's great to be with you. And you ought to be very happy that I'm here because you don't have to be in school working hard, you see. [Laughter] To all those who handled the arrangements for a complex visit like this, let me at the very beginning express my sincere thanks to you, and we promise to leave right on time so things can …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With President Jacques Delors of the European Community Commission and President Jacques Santer of the European Council of Ministers ID 2861 Date 04/11/1991 President Bush. You're not going to need these because this is a photo opportunity. [Laughter] Q. Mr. President, do you support a safe haven for the Kurdish refugees? Q. Haven't you, in effect, sir, created an enclave there by telling Iraq you will shoot down any planes that threaten the …