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Remarks at the National Technology Initiative Conference in Chicago, Illinois ID 4840 Date 09/25/1992 Thank you all very much. Thank you. It's a pleasure and honor to be back on this campus. Thank you, Barbara Franklin, our able Secretary of Commerce. Let me say how pleased I am to also have with me two of the other top officials in our Government: the Secretary of Energy, Jim Watkins, who has served his country in several roles with great distinction, and of course, one that's I'm sure well-known to many …
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Remarks to Working Families for Bush-Quayle in Chicago ID 4841 Date 09/25/1992 Let me put it this way, I'm glad to be running against Governor Clinton instead of Randy here. [Laughter] He is tough. I mean that was a wonderful introduction and wonderful comments. And thank you very, very much. Thank all of you here and out there for being here. Let me, of course, salute the Governor, Jim Edgar. You've got a first-class Governor in this State. And I'm very proud to have his support. May I greet Sam …
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Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations ID 4845 Date 09/25/1992 To the Congress of the United States: On September 30, 1990, in light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2401, et seq.), I issued Executive Order No. 12730, declaring a national emergency and continuing the system of export regulation, including antiboycott provisions, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act …
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Message to the Senate Returning Without Approval the Family Planning Amendments Act of 1992 ID 4846 Date 09/25/1992 To the Senate of the United States: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 323, the ``Family Planning Amendments Act of 1992.'' This legislation would extend and amend the Federal family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act. If the scope of S. 323 were limited to family planning, I would approve it. My Administration has an excellent record in support of …
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Statement on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 ID 4989 Date 10/23/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 5006, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993.'' H.R. 5006 authorizes appropriations that provide for a national defense adequate to meet foreseeable threats to the national security. It generally supports the Administration's major defense priorities, including key elements of the Strategic Defense Initiative and the B - 2 program. I am also …
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Question-and-Answer Session in Miami ID 4990 Date 10/23/1992 Tom Wills. The President of the United States, George Bush, faces Florida voters in 11 days. Tonight he is here in Miami to answer their questions. Ann Bishop. Good evening. With Tom Wills, I'm Ann Bishop. Tonight from across the State, President Bush will be answering the concerns on the issues on the minds of Floridians. We're going to get right to it, and our first question is from Jacksonville. Consultation on the Economy Q. Good evening, Mr. …
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Statement on Signing the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 ID 5002 Date 10/25/1992 Today I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 4542, the ``Anti Car Theft Act of 1992.'' This legislation is absolutely critical if we are to strike back against auto thieves and carjackers. These criminals, who show no respect for the lives or property of law-abiding Americans, must be punished in the strongest possible manner. This bill makes armed carjacking a Federal offense. The recent wave of these carjackings has made the need for …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Regulations ID 5010 Date 10/26/1992 The President today announced that the administration is issuing final regulations that will remove 10 million tons of sulfur dioxide from our air, cutting acid rain by about one-half. This major environmental achievement was made possible through the use of an innovative, market-based emissions allowance trading program that was proposed and signed into law by the President as part of the Clean Air Act. …
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Statement on Signing the Native American Languages Act of 1992 ID 5013 Date 10/26/1992 Today I am signing into law S. 2044, the ``Native American Languages Act of 1992,'' a bill to establish a program to help preserve Native American languages. Traditional languages are an important part of this Nation's culture and history and can help provide Native Americans with a sense of identity and pride in their heritage. I am concerned, however, about provisions in this bill that provide benefits to ``Native …
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Statement on Signing Legislation Establishing the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Statement on Signing Legislation Establishing the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site ID 5014 Date 10/26/1992 Today I am signing into law S. 2890, a bill to establish the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas, redesignate the Fort Jefferson National Monument as the Dry Tortugas National Park, and provide for studies of the New River in West Virginia and Boston Harbor Islands in Massachusetts. Although I have signed S. 2890, I will withhold my approval of H.R. …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session in Des Moines, Iowa ID 5016 Date 10/27/1992 The President. Thank you all. Thank you very, very much. Please be seated. Let's get right about our business. But first, I certainly want to thank our great Governor, Terry Branstad, for being at my side for that warm welcome. And of course, I needn't tell Iowans how important Chuck Grassley's reelection is, I'll tell you. And for Jim Ross Lightfoot and for Jim Leach, two stalwart friends, if we had more like them in the …
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Statement on Signing the Battered Women's Testimony Act of 1992 ID 5021 Date 10/27/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 1252, the ``Battered Women's Testimony Act of 1992.'' Each year, more than 3 million women are the victims of domestic violence. Of these, between 3,000 and 4,000 are murdered by a spouse or domestic partner. Many of these attacks are witnessed by children. Some victims of domestic violence are driven to retaliate and even kill their abusive spouses. In some cases these victims may raise …
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Remarks at a Rally in Toledo, Ohio ID 5029 Date 10/28/1992 The President. Thank you so very much. Let me just thank Bruce Willis, a man of conviction. I'll tell you a little story about Bruce. About 4 months ago, when everyone was declaring us dead and buried politically, we got a phone call at the White House. Somebody came to me and said, ``Well, Bruce Willis is calling.'' I said, ``Well, how do you know it's Bruce Willis?'' And they said, ``Well, it is.'' So we called back, and when things were really …
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Statement on Signing the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992 ID 5040 Date 10/28/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 6129, the ``Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992,'' which modifies the Farmers Home Administration program. Although I have signed H.R. 6129, I will withhold my approval of H.R. 6138 because it is identical to section 24 of H.R. 6129. George Bush The White House, October 28, 1992. Note: H.R. 6129, approved October 28, was assigned Public Law No. 102 - 554. This statement was …
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Remarks on Arrival in St. Louis, Missouri ID 5054 Date 10/30/1992 Thank you, Don. I just will only say that I am very, very grateful to Governor Schaefer. This is of tremendous support. And yes, we're friends. But I've respected his work for a long, long time. We believe in many of the same objectives. I'm delighted that Maryland is leading the way to America 2000, our education reforms. I've been at his side as we've talked health care, trying to provide better health care for all. I've valued his trust …
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Memorandum of Disapproval for the Military Health Care Initiatives Act of 1992 ID 5056 Date 10/30/1992 I am withholding my approval of S. 3144, the ``Military Health Care Initiatives Act of 1992.'' This legislation would substantially change Federal policy with respect to abortion. S. 3144 would provide that any eligible member of the Armed Forces or dependent ``is entitled'' to obtain an abortion ``in the same manner as any other type of medical care'' at U.S. military facilities overseas. It would thus …
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Statement on Signing the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 ID 5057 Date 10/30/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 429, the ``Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992.'' The Act will make a major contribution to the development and reform of water resources in States throughout the West. It is the product of years of debate and compromise in the Congress. This bill will provide substantial economic and environmental benefits throughout the West. H.R. 429 …
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Remarks on Beginning a Whistlestop Tour in Burlington, Wisconsin ID 5058 Date 10/31/1992 The President. Well, thank you all. Before we say all aboard, let me thank Tommy Thompson for being at my side through thick and thin. When everything looked a little more difficult than it does today, he stayed right at our side. He has been an outstanding Governor. He has led not just this State but many in the country by the example you all have set, the example he has set. And I am very proud to have the Thompsons …
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Remarks to the Community in Sussex, Wisconsin ID 5059 Date 10/31/1992 The President. Thank you, Tommy. Let me return the compliment. In case Wisconsin doesn't know it -- I know it; everybody else seems to know it -- you have one of the truly great Governors in the United States, Tommy Thompson; great wife, Sue Ann. Thank heavens for people like Jim Sensenbrenner in the United States Congress. We need more like him. Send us more like him, Tom Petri as well. May I thank Paul Fleischman, thank all of you. …
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Remarks to the Community in Stevens Point, Wisconsin ID 5061 Date 10/31/1992 The President. Thank you. Thank you, Tommy. Thank you, Tommy Thompson. What a great Governor Wisconsin has in Tommy Thompson, a leader all across this country. And may I thank Mayor Shultz for the hospitality, and everybody that arranged this outstanding rally. It is first-class. It's good for the soul. It shows that we're moving. And let's do ourselves a favor. Let's be very sure that Bob Kasten is reelected for the United States …
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Remarks to the Community in Madison, New Jersey ID 5068 Date 11/02/1992 The President. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Here we go for the last day. Thank you all. Thank you so very much. Thank you. May I start by thanking Rush Limbaugh. And last night, Governor Clinton was at the Meadowlands with Richard Gere and other Hollywood liberals. Audience members. Boo-o-o! The President. Well, here's a good deal for you. Let Governor Clinton have Richard Gere. I'll take Rush Limbaugh any day. May I salute …
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Remarks to the Briarcliff Father and Son Athletic Association in Glenolden, Pennsylvania ID 5069 Date 11/02/1992 Thank you very, very much. Thanks for coming out in the rain. And let me just say this: I am very grateful to all of you, grateful to Tom Judge. I want to salute Congressmen Curt Weldon and Larry Coughlin, Bob Walker, with us. You know, you see a lot of signs saying ``Clean House!'' People are tired of the Congress the way it is. So send Larry Hollin and send Craig Snyder to Washington. May I …
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Remarks on Arrival in Akron, Ohio ID 5070 Date 11/02/1992 The President. Thank you, thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! The President. What a terrific Akron welcome. Thank you. Thank you for that great Ohio welcome. Feel good; I feel good. Thank you very much. Thank you very, very much for that welcome. All right. Thank you, Governor. Let me thank Governor Voinovich. May I start by thanking your great Governor, my great …
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Statement on Signing the Arkansas-Idaho Land Exchange Act of 1992 ID 5075 Date 11/02/1992 Today I am pleased to sign into law S. 2572, the ``Arkansas-Idaho Land Exchange Act of 1992.'' My approval of this bill enacts the Administration's proposal to benefit our Nation's wetlands through an equal value exchange of lands in the States of Arkansas and Idaho between the United States and the Potlatch Corporation. This exchange will add nearly 41,000 acres to the Cache River and White River National Wildlife …
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Remarks in Houston on the Results of the Presidential Election ID 5076 Date 11/03/1992 The President. Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Hey, listen, we've got to get going. Thank you. Thank you very much. Hey, listen, you guys. Audience members. Thank you, George! Thank you, George! Thank you, George! The President. Hey, thank you very much. Look, thank you so much. Well, here's the way I see it. Here's the way we see it and the country should see it, that the people have spoken. And we respect the …
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Remarks at a Welcome Home Ceremony ID 5077 Date 11/04/1992 Thank you so very much. What a fantastic welcome back. Maybe you didn't read the election returns; it didn't work out quite the way we wanted. This is a fantastic return home, and it gives me a chance to just say thank you all so very much. I know most in one way or another have worked here and contributed to this administration of which I will always be extraordinarily proud. I see some leaders here from the Congress. I especially want to thank …
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Statement on Signing the Job Training Reform Amendments of 1992 ID 4768 Date 09/07/1992 Today I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 3033, the ``Job Training Reform Amendments of 1992.'' I believe this legislation, which amends the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), will improve an already successful large-scale job training program and make it more responsive to the labor market of the 1990's. H.R. 3033 will make a major contribution to enhancing the employability of disadvantaged youth and adults. I am …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters on Proposed Disaster Relief Legislation ID 4769 Date 09/08/1992 The President. Let me just first express my most sincere condolences at the death of Senator Burdick of North Dakota, a great American, served his country with great distinction. And particularly to our friends from the Senate who are here today, I want to tell you how deeply Barbara and I feel about that loss. I know I speak for everybody here on both sides, the House and the Senate, both sides of the …
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Remarks to the Community in Norristown, Pennsylvania ID 4776 Date 09/09/1992 Thank you so much. Thank you, Dr. Holton. May I congratulate our superintendent for his leadership on America 2000 and on the job he's doing for the whole school system in this area. Good morning to everybody. It's great to be back in Pennsylvania on this first day of school. Any excuse to get out of class, I know, and here you all are. Thanks for greeting me. May I salute the man you heard from a minute ago, Secretary Alexander, …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the China-United States Fishery Agreement ID 4781 Date 09/09/1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (Public Law 94 - 265; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), I transmit herewith an Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China Amending and Extending the 1985 Agreement Concerning Fisheries off the Coasts of the United States, as …