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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Andean Trade Preference Act ID 4542 Date 07/03/1992 President Bush today proclaimed Bolivia and Colombia to be beneficiary countries under the Andean Trade Preference Act of 1991 (ATPA). These are the first two countries to be designated under the ATPA. The ATPA is designed to help encourage a transition from the production of illicit drugs to legitimate products in the Andean countries. Under the Act, beneficiary countries may export a wide range of products …
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Remarks at an Independence Day Celebration in Faith, North Carolina ID 4546 Date 07/04/1992 Thank you all very much. Mayor, thank you. Thank you very much, Mayor Hampton. And let me say to all of you, please be seated. [Laughter] Sorry about that. What a great day in Faith, and what a wonderful way to get here: play a couple of innings of ball, eat a little barbecue, drink a little of that wine or whatever they call it over there. [Laughter] Really, we're thrilled to be here, and thank you for that very, …
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Remarks to Polish Citizens in Warsaw ID 4548 Date 07/05/1992 Thank you, Mr. President, for those very kind words. And good afternoon to Mrs. Walesa. It's a pleasure to be back here. I'm pleased that the U.S. Presidential delegation, headed by our own Secretary Derwinski, could be here today. So hello, Warsaw, and hello, Poland. Thank you all for this warm welcome. Barbara and I are honored to be back once more, to come home once more to the birthplace of the Revolution of '89. And I'm especially pleased to …
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The President's News Conference in Munich, Germany ID 4554 Date 07/08/1992 The President. I've spent the past 3 days discussing the responsibilities and opportunities that we have for encouraging stronger economic growth in our countries and, indeed, in the entire world. We've also discussed sustaining political reform in the emerging democracies as well as regional political issues, including Yugoslavia. I would cite five key accomplishments at the Munich economic summit. We've succeeded in achieving a …
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Statement on the New American Schools Design Competition ID 4556 Date 07/09/1992 My education strategy, called America 2000, is based on the premise that if we are going to change our country we must change our schools, community by community. As part of that strategy, last year I invited leaders from the private sector to forge a path in designing new schools. They responded swiftly and generously, first by forming the New American Schools Development Corporation, then by initiating a nationwide …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Telephone Conversation With Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel ID 4564 Date 07/13/1992 Today, the President called Yitzhak Rabin to congratulate him on his victory and the formation of his government. The President told him how much he looked forward to working with him to deepen the U.S.-Israeli partnership and to promote the peace with security that the Israelis have rightly yearned for for so long. The Prime Minister told the President about …
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Nomination of John Cameron Monjo To Be United States Ambassador to Pakistan ID 4573 Date 07/14/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate John Cameron Monjo, of Maryland, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He would succeed Nicholas Platt. Since 1989 Ambassador Monjo has served as Ambassador to Indonesia. Prior to this he served as Ambassador to Malaysia, 1987 - 89. …
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Nomination of Walter Scott Blackburn To Be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences ID 4574 Date 07/14/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Walter Scott Blackburn, of Indiana, to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 1993. He would succeed Kyle Clayton Boone. Since 1974 Mr. Blackburn has served as president and owner of Blackburn Associates Architects, Inc., in …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Outdoor Groups in Salt Lake City, Utah ID 4580 Date 07/18/1992 The President. Well, I came prepared with a few cheaters because on this beautiful day it is most fitting and appropriate that we talk about the environment, with the emphasis on those that like the outdoors and believe in multiple use and believe in fishing and believe in hunting and believe in camping. And I do, and my family does. I did want to try this morning, though, to put in perspective …
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Remarks at the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Dinner in Los Angeles ID 4365 Date 05/29/1992 Thank you, Governor. And listen, it is a joy to be here. In a sense, it feels like a reunion. It's good to be here with Senator Seymour, who you met earlier, John Seymour, doing a superb job in Washington. I'm very proud of Pat Saiki, who came out with us yesterday, the Administrator of the SBA. Let me just say this, SBA moved faster in this situation than in any other situation of this kind across the country. And …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With the Agricultural Community in Fresno, California ID 4368 Date 05/30/1992 The President. First, let me just thank Lee Simpson, the boys that I met. We had a chance to look at one method of growing. He was fair enough to tell me that others approach these things in different ways. But I must say, I've learned a lot. And it was most enjoyable, all too brief. But it wasn't just watching the computer in there; it was seeing him and his love of the soil and his boys …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the National Emergency With Respect to Yugoslavia ID 4370 Date 05/30/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 204(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(b), and section 301 of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1631, I hereby report that I have exercised my statutory authority in order to declare a national emergency to respond to the threat to the national security created by the actions and policies of the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Continuation of China's Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status ID 4381 Date 06/02/1992 The President informed the Congress today that he plans to extend China's most-favored-nation (MFN) status for another year. In making this important decision, the President stressed that it is wrong to isolate China if we hope to influence China. Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 explicitly links eligibility for MFN to the important human rights issue of free emigration. …
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Presidential Determination No. 92 - 31 -- Memorandum on Trade With Tajikistan and Turkmenistan ID 4386 Date 06/03/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended -- Tajikistan and Turkmenistan Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2)(A)), as amended (the ``Act''), I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with …
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Nomination of John Frank Bookout, Jr., To Be United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia ID 4388 Date 06/03/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate John Frank Bookout, Jr., of Texas, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He would succeed Chas.W. Freeman, Jr. Currently Mr. Bookout serves as supervisory director of Royal Dutch Shell in The Hague, Netherlands. From 1976 to 1988, he served as president and chief executive officer of Shell Oil Co. in …
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Appointment of Laura M. Melillo as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary ID 4397 Date 06/05/1992 The President today announced the appointment of Laura M. Melillo as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary. She would succeed Gary Foster. Since 1987, Ms. Melillo has served in various capacities at the White House in the Office of the Press Secretary. She has served as Staff Assistant, 1987 - 89; Assistant Press Secretary and Television Coordinator, May 1989 to …
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Remarks on the Arrival of Prime Minister John Major of the United Kingdom at Camp David, Maryland ID 4400 Date 06/06/1992 Prime Minister and Mrs. Major, let me just give you a hearty welcome back to Camp David. Forty-eight years ago today, Ike and Monty, Churchill and FDR, Allied soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, heroes all, forged the greatest armada in the history of man, the D-day invasion. Our goal was a legacy of peace. And to achieve it, we first had to win a war. June 6th, 1944, told the world …
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The President's News Conference With Prime Minister John Major of the United Kingdom at Camp David ID 4401 Date 06/07/1992 The President. Let me just say that from our standpoint we've had a wonderful visit with the Prime Minister, covered a wide array of subjects, and managed to get in a couple of hours of relaxation after working some yesterday and then again this morning. So it's been a very good visit. Mr. Prime Minister, a delight having you here, sir. The Prime Minister. Well, Mr. President, thank …
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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With State Legislators ID 4402 Date 06/08/1992 Welcome, all. Thank you very much for coming. Let me just make a short statement here before we close the door and get into hearing from you all on this important amendment. But 44 States have constitutional provisions relating to a balanced budget. Passing a balanced budget amendment, in my view, is essential to the long-term economic health of this country. This is an idea whose time has come. We've been for it for a long, long …
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Remarks to Religious and Ethnic Groups in Garfield, New Jersey ID 4586 Date 07/21/1992 May I thank you, Governor Kean, for that warm welcome back. May I salute our assemblyman, Chuck Haytaian, our senate president, Don DiFrancesco, and our House candidate, Pat Roma. I'm delighted to see you all. May I ask that we pay our respects to His Beatitude, Metropolitan Theodosius, the Archbishop of Washington, the Primate of the Church; and Archbishop Peter, Bishop Paul, Father Alex, and members of the Three Saints …
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Statement on New Jersey Welfare Reform ID 4587 Date 07/21/1992 In my State of the Union Address, I pledged to help any State to reform its welfare system by making it easier to obtain waivers of Federal law and regulation. I am pleased that we have approved Federal waivers that will allow New Jersey to implement its welfare reforms. These waivers will allow New Jersey to try a new approach to helping welfare dependent families become independent. New Jersey's approach, called the Family Development …
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Nomination of Lou E. Dantzler To Be a Member of the National Commission on America's Urban Families ID 4593 Date 07/21/1992 The President today appointed Lou E. Dantzler, of California, to be a member of the National Commission on America's Urban Families. This is a new position. Currently Mr. Dantzler serves as executive director of the Challengers Boys and Girls Club in south central Los Angeles. He founded the Challengers Club in 1968 in the aftermath of the Watts riots. The club provides activities, …
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Nomination of Genta Hawkins Holmes To Be Director General of the Foreign Service ID 4600 Date 07/22/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Genta Hawkins Holmes, of California, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Director General of the Foreign Service. She would succeed Edward J. Perkins. Ambassador Holmes currently serves as U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, 1990 - present. She has also served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Pretoria, South …
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Remarks to the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia in Arlington, Virginia ID 4605 Date 07/24/1992 The President. Thank you all. Well, Sue, thank you very much. And Ann, glad to be back with you and this organization. To the members of the board, my respects; to the family, friends. Let me first start off by saluting two former NSC hands, Bud McFarland and Dick Childress over here who have worked very hard on all of this, and also the chairman emeritus, George …
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Remarks to Holland American Wafer Employees in Wyoming, Michigan ID 4611 Date 07/27/1992 Thank you very, very much. Governor, John, thank you, sir. The problem with Governor Engler is you're never quite sure where he stands. [Laughter] Thank you so much for that warm introduction, my friend, and let me just say I am very, very proud to be at Governor Engler's side. I want to say to John and Stuart Vander Heide, I am very pleased to be here, and I've had a good day. And I appreciate those who ended up …
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White House Fact Sheet: The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program ID 4618 Date 07/27/1992 Today the President commended Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson for his efforts in developing a statewide youth apprenticeship program. The Wisconsin youth apprenticeship program, undertaken in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, which provided 0,000 in seed money to the State, will provide an integrated statewide approach to the education and job training needs of students throughout the State. The …
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Message to the Senate Transmitting the Protocol to the Finland-United States Friendship, Commerce, and Consular Rights Treaty ID 4625 Date 07/30/1992 To the Senate of the United States: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Protocol to the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Consular Rights Between the United States of America and the Republic of Finland of February 13, 1934, as modified by the Protocol of December 4, 1952, signed at …
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Smith on Deployment of C - 130 Aircraft to Angola ID 4626 Date 07/30/1992 In response to requests by Angolan President dos Santos, UNITA President Savimbi, and U.N. Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali, the President has instructed the Department of Defense to deploy three U.S. C - 130 aircraft to Angola for approximately 6 weeks. The aircraft will be used to support transportation of troops demobilized in accordance with the peace accords between UNITA and the Angolan …
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White House Fact Sheet: The Bush Administration's Policies for an American Technological Revolution ID 4627 Date 07/30/1992 The President today met with the scientists, management, and workers at the world's largest science and engineering project, the superconducting super collider (SSC). He reaffirmed his continuing strong support of the Federal investment in this unprecedented scientific undertaking which will provide broad societal benefits. The Problem Technological innovation is essential to …
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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Business and Congressional Leaders ID 4406 Date 06/09/1992 Q. Mr. President, you got a deal with the Russians today? The President. We just had a chance to introduce Mr. Kozyrev to this distinguished group of Members of Congress, Senate and House, and to some of our outstanding business leaders. They're talking reform, and what we're talking here today on is reform. We want to see a balanced budget amendment passed; business leaders are joining Members of Congress and trying …