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Message to the Congress Reporting on Panamanian Government Assets Held by the United States ID 4151 Date 04/07/1992 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report on October 3, 1991, concerning the continued blocking of Panamanian government assets. This report is submitted pursuant to section 207(d) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1706(d). 2. On April 5, 1990, I issued Executive Order No. 12710, …
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Statement on United States Recognition of the Former Yugoslav Republics ID 4152 Date 04/07/1992 The United States recognizes Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia as sovereign and independent states and will begin immediate consultations to establish full diplomatic relations. The United States accepts the pre-crisis Republic borders as the legitimate international borders of Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia. We take this step because we are satisfied that these states meet the requisite …
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Statement on Presidential Primary Victories ID 4155 Date 04/07/1992 Today's results are another endorsement of our proposals for fundamental reform. While the Democrats offer only confusion, we are earning a mandate to change America as we changed the world. This is the message I will continue to take to the American people. We must have schools where students can learn. We must restore reason to our legal system. Quality health care should be available to all. A productive America must be free to compete …
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Exchange With Reporters While Viewing the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin ID 4156 Date 04/08/1992 The President. Look, we're out here to enjoy the flowers, thank you very much. We don't discuss those kinds of things anyway. Q. Good morning. Mrs. Bush. Good morning. The President. Good morning, everybody. Bright and early. Wait until the sun comes up. Q. And then you'll tell us about that satellite and Arafat? The President. The satellite. Q. Are you going to buy our breakfast? I know a good bagel …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report on Federal Advisory Committees ID 4172 Date 04/09/1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the requirements of section 6(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (Public Law 92 - 463; 5 U.S.C. App. 2, sec. 6(c)), I hereby transmit the Twentieth Annual Report on Federal Advisory Committees for fiscal year 1991. George Bush The White House, April 9, …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting on Welfare Reform ID 4177 Date 04/10/1992 Welfare Reform The President. Photo opportunity here on welfare reform. We're delighted to have the Governor here -- the leadership that he displays in reform and welfare. And we are glad that this administration is also taking a leadership role and making it easier, Tommy, for States like yours to innovate and help people get off the dependency of welfare. And we respect you for what you're doing, and I'm glad that this …
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Appointment of Les T. Csorba as a Special Assistant to the President and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel for National Security Affairs ID 3883 Date 01/27/1992 The President has announced his intention to appoint Les T. Csorba to be Special Assistant to the President and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel for National Security Affairs. He would succeed Jose E. Martinez. Since 1989, Mr. Csorba has served as Acting Associate Director of Boards and Commissions in the Office of …
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Message on the Observance of National African-American (Black) History Month, February 1992 ID 3891 Date 01/29/1992 ``When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything.'' With these words, Harriet Tubman described her escape from slavery during the mid-19th century. The glory of which she spoke was nothing less than freedom -- and the promise of better days to come. Although African-American history begins long before the days …
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The President's News Conference With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia ID 3898 Date 02/01/1992 President Bush. Today, for the first time, an American President and the democratically elected President of an independent Russia have met, and we did so not as adversaries but as friends. This historic meeting is yet another confirmation of the end of the cold war and the dawn of a new era. Russia and the United States are charting a new relationship. And it's based on trust; it's based on a commitment to …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With President Ronald Venetiaan of Suriname ID 3900 Date 02/03/1992 Japan-U.S. Relations Q. Any defense of American workers in response to what Mr. Miyazawa said? The President. Just go by what Marlin Fitzwater told you guys when you asked the same question about 6 hours ago. [Laughter] Q. Have you seen the -- -- The President. Strong support. I just heard what Marlin said, and I back it 100 percent. I also saw the correction by Mr. Miyazawa, I'm pleased to say. …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on United States Government Activities in the United Nations ID 3902 Date 02/03/1992 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 the calendar year 1990, the second 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 …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report of the Federal Labor Relations Authority ID 3903 Date 02/03/1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 701 of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (Public Law 95 - 454; 5 U.S.C. 7104(e)), I have the pleasure of transmitting to you the Twelfth Annual Report of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for Fiscal Year 1990. The report includes information on the cases heard and decisions rendered by the Federal Labor Relations Authority, …
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Remarks to the National Grocers Association in Orlando, Florida ID 3904 Date 02/04/1992 Thank you for that warm welcome, and please be seated. And Tom, thank you for that wonderful introduction. Thanks also to Bill Confer, your chairman. And before we get started, I don't know where they are, but I'd like to recognize two outstanding Congressmen from this area, Bill McCollum and Cliff Stearns, and also a former Congressman who is actively involved with me, Bill Grant, of Florida. You have three of the best …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation on Access to Justice ID 3905 Date 02/04/1992 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit today for your immediate consideration and enactment the ``Access to Justice Act of 1992''. The purpose of this proposal is to reduce the tremendous growth in civil litigation that has burdened the American court system and imposed high costs on our citizens, small businesses, industries, professionals, and government at all levels. A thorough …
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Remarks to the Staff of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada ID 3913 Date 02/06/1992 Thank you all very much. And again, I apologize if we've kept this distinguished group, busy people, waiting. But we're delighted to be here. It's kind of a hit-and-run day. It started in Cleveland where I announced the fundamentals of a new national approach for health care which I intend to work very hard for. But I want to thank Dr. Brandness and single out the Governor of the State, who …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Appointment of Robert L. Gallucci as Senior Coordinator for the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State ID 3915 Date 02/07/1992 The President has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert L. Gallucci as Senior Coordinator reporting to the Deputy Secretary of State, with responsibility for coordinating the Administration's cooperation with the States of the former Soviet Union to reduce the risk that their scientists and know-how would contribute to the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Export Enhancement Program ID 3922 Date 02/10/1992 The President met on February 10 with his key advisers to review the U.S. Export Enhancement Program (EEP). Secretaries Brady and Madigan, Richard Darman, Chief of Staff Samuel Skinner, Michael Boskin, General Scowcroft, Roger Porter, Michael Moskow, Robert Zoellick, and Timothy Deal participated in the meeting. EEP was established in 1985 to help U.S. agricultural producers meet subsidized competition in …
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Nomination of Robert C. Frasure To Be United States Ambassador to Estonia ID 3923 Date 02/10/1992 The President has announced his intention to nominate Robert C. Frasure, of West Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Estonia. Currently Dr. Frasure serves as the Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia. Prior to this, Dr. Frasure served as the Africa Director of the …
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Nomination of Ints M. Silins To Be United States Ambassador to Latvia ID 3924 Date 02/10/1992 The President has announced his intention to nominate Ints M. Silins, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Latvia. Currently Mr. Silins serves as Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia. Prior to this, he served as U.S. consul general in Strasbourg, France, 1989 - 1991; …
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Nomination of Darryl Norman Johnson To Be United States Ambassador to Lithuania ID 3925 Date 02/10/1992 The President has announced his intention to nominate Darryl Norman Johnson, of Washington, 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 Lithuania. Currently Mr. Johnson serves as Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania. Prior to this, Mr. Johnson served as Deputy Chief of …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With Prime Minister Suleyman Demirel of Turkey ID 3927 Date 02/11/1992 Turkey-U.S. Relations The President. I have been looking forward to this visit to set the right tone of this important U.S.-Turkish relationship. And I should tell you that we were just delighted, and we will work closely with you in every way. And we're pleased to see you here. The Prime Minister. I do appreciate your invitation, Mr. President. I think we have something to talk about. The …
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Remarks at the Multilateral Investment Fund Agreement Signing Ceremony ID 3929 Date 02/11/1992 Welcome, especially, excellencies. And may I single out President Iglesias of the IDB, thank him for being here; and of course, Secretary Brady, who has been so instrumental from the U.S. side in all of this. Today marks another milestone along the path of mutual progress for the United States and its friends and neighbors. And we move another step closer to fulfilling the vision of a free, peaceful, and …
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Memorandum Delegating Authority Regarding Weapons Destruction in the Former Soviet Union ID 4093 Date 03/20/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Subject: Delegation of Responsibilities under Public Law 102 - 229 By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, I hereby delegate: 1. to the Secretary of State the …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Report on Foreign Intelligence Activities in the United States ID 4096 Date 03/23/1992 Dear Mr. Chairman: Enclosed is the classified 1991 ``Leahy-Huddleston Report'' on the official representation in the United States of foreign governments that engage in intelligence activities within the United States that are harmful to our national security. The report is submitted in compliance with section 601(b) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year …
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Nomination of Thomas P. Kerester To Be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration ID 4100 Date 03/23/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Thomas P. Kerester, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. He would succeed Frank S. Swain. Since 1985 Mr. Kerester has served as executive director of the Tax Executives Institute, Inc., in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as principal with the firm of Coopers Lybrand in …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Open Skies Treaty ID 4103 Date 03/24/1992 Today the United States, along with Canada and 22 European nations, signed the Treaty on Open Skies in Helsinki, Finland. In May of 1989, at a time when the immense changes seen in Europe over the past 3 years were just beginning, President Bush proposed that the nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the former Warsaw Pact agree to open their territories to frequent overflights by observation …
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Statement on the Connecticut Presidential Primary Victory ID 4105 Date 03/24/1992 I want to thank the voters of Connecticut who made it clear today: The answer is less Government spending, not more taxes. As I announced on March 20, the line-item spending cuts I am sending to Congress will eliminate some unneeded weapons systems made in Connecticut. Cutting spending is a tough call, especially in a State where the economy is hurting. In spite of this, we won an impressive victory today from people who …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Republican Congressional Leaders ID 4106 Date 03/25/1992 The President. Let me just say I want to thank you all, Republican Members of the House and the Senate, for coming in here; and first, to thank you all for your help last week in trying to stop the tax increase bill. And it was a heroic effort, but we were outnumbered. They passed the bill, only narrowly, and I vetoed it. And thanks to you all, we have the votes now to sustain that veto. …
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Remarks to State Attorneys General ID 4116 Date 03/30/1992 Well, may I salute Ken Eikenberry and Jeff Amestoy and all the State attorney generals, and salute also -- whoops, there he is down there -- our own Bill Barr, who I think is doing an outstanding job. And I know he's working closely with everybody in this room. Bill has his forces moving out on several fronts, from tort reform to relief of prison overcrowding. We've also started what we call the ``Weed and Seed'' initiative, our plan to get the …
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Remarks at a Meeting With Health Care Representatives ID 4119 Date 03/31/1992 One, we want change; everybody knows we need it. We want more accessibility; everyone knows we need that. Two, we want to retain the quality of health care that has singled out the United States. And under our plan I believe we not only retain the quality, but we will be able to provide the access. And you're right, market -- let that work on this. And let's not turn to a socialized medicine scheme that sounds good and that's …