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Remarks at a Republican Reception in Sioux City, Iowa ID 2386 Date 11/02/1990 Thank you very much. Somehow it seems like I just left. But thank you. I am delighted to be back in the Hawkeye State and in Sioux City, this all-American city whose citizens had planned this marvelous emergency response, a city that was ready for the worst kind of a challenge, a city that opened its hearts to the survivors of a tragedy, a city that inspired the world. Thank you for all you've done. And I'm delighted to be …
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Remarks at a Reception for Gubernatorial Candidate Pete Wilson in Thousand Oaks, California ID 2388 Date 11/03/1990 Thank you very, very much. Pete, let me give you my impartial view of the situation. [Laughter] It is absolutely essential to California and it is absolutely essential, I'd say, for the entire country that this, the biggest State in the Union, have Pete Wilson as the next Governor, following our outstanding Governor George Deukmejian. And I'm delighted to be in Elton's congressional district. …
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Statement on Signing the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 ID 2397 Date 11/05/1990 Today I am signing H.R. 5835, the ``Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990,'' the centerpiece of the largest deficit reduction package in history and an important measure for ensuring America's long-term economic growth. This Act is the result of long, hard work by the Administration and the Congress. No one got everything he or she wanted, but the end product is a compromise that merits enactment. H.R. 5835, and …
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Statement on Signing the Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991 ID 2398 Date 11/05/1990 Today, I have signed into law H.R. 5241, the ``Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991.'' This Act provides appropriations for a number of critical programs under the Department of the Treasury, the General Services Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, the Executive Office of the President, and several other independent agencies. Funding …
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Statement on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 ID 2399 Date 11/05/1990 Today I have signed into law H.R. 4739, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991.'' This Act authorizes appropriations for Department of Defense and Department of Energy national security activities and extends and amends other programs. This Act, which reflects most of the Administration's major defense priorities, will provide for a strong national defense during fiscal year 1991. …
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Statement on Signing the Bill Providing for the Study of Historical and Cultural Resources in Vancouver, Washington ID 2407 Date 11/05/1990 I have today signed H.R. 5144, ``An Act to provide for the study of certain historical and cultural resources located in the city of Vancouver, Washington, and for other purposes.'' This legislation establishes a Vancouver Historical Study Commission to assess and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of establishing a Vancouver National Historical Reserve. …
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Remarks Announcing the Resignation of William J. Bennett as Director of National Drug Control Policy and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters ID 2414 Date 11/08/1990 The President. I am announcing today that Bill Bennett, America's first Director of the Office of National Drug Policy, has offered his resignation and, with much regret, I have accepted it. His decision to return to private life is obviously welcome news to his family, but there is no doubt that his energetic contributions to public …
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The President's News Conference on the Persian Gulf Crisis ID 2416 Date 11/08/1990 The President. I have a brief statement, and I'd be glad to take a couple of questions and then turn to Secretary Cheney, who will take some questions. And then he will go over to the Pentagon for more of an in-depth briefing. On August 6th, in response to the unprovoked Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, I ordered the deployment of U.S. military forces to Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf to deter further Iraqi aggression and to …
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Remarks to White House Interns ID 2339 Date 10/18/1990 I understand what we're going to do here in just a second is: I retreat, we divide up into two groups -- given the weather -- and get some pictures taken. But really I'm glad to have this opportunity to come over here and meet with you all today because I do know what a contribution you've made to the workings of this White House. Sometimes the chores assigned might seem a little ordinary, might seem somewhat removed from the weighty processes of …
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award ID 2350 Date 10/22/1990 Well, first, welcome to so many Members of Congress. Delighted to see you all here. And to all others, welcome to the White House. Of course, it's a great pleasure to be with Bill Reilly -- he's doing such an outstanding job at EPA -- and then, Mike Deland of the CEQ, right here in the White House -- the same. And they're both, I think, leading a really fine, renewed effort to protect America's …
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Remarks at a Republican Campaign Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire ID 2352 Date 10/23/1990 Thank you, Mary Jo. With that enthusiasm, I'd say about 73 percent for Bob Smith, next Senator from the State of New Hampshire. And thank all of you for that greeting. A little trouble parking out here -- we were trying to get the 18-wheeler parked on the side. [Laughter] I am delighted to be back here. I came to salute this outstanding ticket -- Judd Gregg, of course, having served this State so well. I feel …
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Remarks Announcing the Resignation of Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole ID 2356 Date 10/24/1990 The President. Let me say at the outset here that I have an announcement to make. I will not take questions, but I will have this statement and then ask Secretary Dole to say a few words. And then keep the focus on this subject. She will be glad to respond to questions. This morning, Secretary Elizabeth Dole offered me her resignation. And it is with real, deep regret that I accept this resignation. But let me …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Federal Budget Crisis ID 2357 Date 10/24/1990 We continue to have discussions with House and Senate conferees concerning an agreement on the budget. Although there are several areas of disagreement that remain to be worked out, sufficient progress has been made for the President to sign the continuing resolution expected to be passed by Congress tonight. This 3-day continuing resolution includes budget savings that approximate those envisioned in the first year …
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Remarks to a Fundraising Luncheon for New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Frank Bond ID 2359 Date 10/25/1990 Well, Frank, thank you very, very much; and thank all of you for that warm response. As you know, and as Frank so generously said, there is business here keeping me in Washington; it relates to the Federal budget and my determination to get this deficit down so we will no longer continue to mortgage the future of our kids. And I can assure you that no one willingly ever misses a chance to visit New …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Panamanian Government Assets Held by the United States ID 2366 Date 10/27/1990 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of April 30, 1990, concerning the national emergency with respect to Panama. 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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Remarks to Officers and Troops at Hickam Air Force Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii ID 2369 Date 10/28/1990 The President. Thank you, Admiral Hardisty. Please be seated. And thank each and every one of you for joining us here today -- and for joining in the defense of freedom every day. You know, I'm proud to be back here at Pearl and proud to be back as your Commander in Chief and proud to be back standing up for fighting men and women like you that serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. We have …
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Statement on Signing the Bill Reauthorizing Native American Higher Education Assistance ID 2374 Date 10/30/1990 Today, I am signing S. 2167, a bill ``To reauthorize the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 and the Navajo Community College Act.'' In approving this legislation, I recognize and acknowledge the tribal colleges for the contribution they have made and continue to make in improving the quality of life for many American Indian people. Tribal colleges represent an …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Hostages Released by Iraq ID 2556 Date 12/13/1990 The President. But what this man put the world through -- I just can't express it. And I think you all have expressed it, coming home, with a clarity that has brought this home to the American people. I'm very anxious to hear from each of you, how you read it, and what you think is happening there. Q. Should you give something in return for their freedom, Mr. President? The President. Did I what? Q. Should you …
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The President's News Conference With Regional Reporters ID 2563 Date 12/18/1990 The President. Let me just make a quick comment, and then I'll be glad to take some questions. But I want to just comment once again on the situation in the Gulf, because you see, ever since August 2d, the world community has been virtually united in its condemnation and its rejection of Iraqi aggression. I've been talking about the Security Council resolutions, but the General Assembly of the United Nations, with only one vote …
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Remarks at a White House Briefing on Drug Abuse Statistics ID 2566 Date 12/19/1990 Thank you all very much. I am delighted to be here this morning with Lou Sullivan and John Walters to announce some very encouraging news about the state of the Nation's drug problem. As you know, our administration remains fully committed to fighting this problem and stopping this scourge. And that was the promise I made to the American people in my Inaugural Address, and it is a promise that I intend to keep. And I …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Deployment of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Forces to Turkey ID 2585 Date 01/02/1991 NATO decided today, at a meeting of its Defense Planning Committee, to deploy the air component of the Allied Command Europe Mobile Force to Turkey. Turkey asked the alliance for this help in order to deter the threat posed by Iraq and demonstrate NATO's solidarity with Turkey in this crisis. The NATO unit that will go to Turkey includes squadrons of aircraft from Germany, …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya ID 2588 Date 01/02/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the …
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Nomination of James F. Hoobler To Be Inspector General of the Small Business Administration ID 2591 Date 01/03/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate James F. Hoobler, of New York, to be Inspector General of the Small Business Administration. He would succeed Charles R. Gillum. From 1986 to 1990, Dr. Hoobler served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters at the Department of State. Prior to this, he served as senior executive for the President's …
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Statement on the House of Representatives Action on the Federal Budget Agreement ID 2593 Date 01/03/1991 I am deeply disappointed by and disturbed about the vote taken in the House of Representatives this afternoon which is designed to undo the pay-as-you-go enforcement mechanism just legislated in the recently enacted budget agreement. The vote occurred along strictly partisan lines. While the Democrats in the House tried to dress up their action, the inescapable point is that their purpose is to break …
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Message to Allied Nations on the Persian Gulf Crisis ID 2598 Date 01/08/1991 More than 5 months ago, in the early morning hours of August 2d, Iraqi forces rolled south and the rape of Kuwait began. That unprovoked invasion was more than an attack on Kuwait, more than the brutal occupation of a tiny nation that posed no threat to its large and powerful neighbor. It was an assault on the very notion of international order. My purpose in speaking to you, the people of countries united against this assault, is …
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Statement on Signing the Immigration Act of 1990 ID 2514 Date 11/29/1990 Today I am pleased to sign S. 358, the ``Immigration Act of 1990'' -- the most comprehensive reform of our immigration laws in 66 years. This Act recognizes the fundamental importance and historic contributions of immigrants to our country. S. 358 accomplishes what this Administration sought from the outset of the immigration reform process: a complementary blending of our tradition of family reunification with increased immigration …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Telephone Conversations With Foreign Leaders ID 2519 Date 11/30/1990 President Bush called a number of foreign leaders this afternoon to discuss his proposal that Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq `Aziz meet with U.S. and other representatives in December, and that Secretary of State Baker travel to Baghdad to meet with [President] Saddam Hussein. All the leaders received President Bush's initiative enthusiastically and reiterated their desires for …
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Statement on Signing the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 ID 2522 Date 12/01/1990 I am very pleased to sign H.R. 5316, the ``Judicial Improvements Act of 1990.'' Most important, Title II of this Act provides for 85 new Federal judgeships. These additional judicial resources will provide needed assistance in our fight against crime and drugs by enhancing our courts' ability to provide swift and fair justice. They will also increase civil litigants' access to prompt judicial resolution of their cases. H.R. …
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Toast at a State Dinner in Brasilia, Brazil ID 2525 Date 12/03/1990 President Collor and Mr. Vice President, Mr. President of the Senate, Mr. Archbishop, Mr. President of the Chamber of Deputies, and Mr. Acting President of the Supreme Court, Minister of Foreign Relations, and Ministers of State, members of the Cabinet, Ambassador and Mrs. Melton, and all you distinguished guests: I am deeply grateful to all of you here and to the people of Brazil for your gracious hospitality. I fouled this up at lunch, …
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Statement on the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations ID 2536 Date 12/07/1990 The United States went to Brussels prepared to conclude ambitious market-opening agreements in all areas of the Uruguay round. Unfortunately, the Brussels meeting has ended without result due to the inability of nations with substantial economic strength -- the European Community (EC), Japan, and Korea -- to negotiate fundamental agricultural reform. This is all the more disappointing given the very constructive attitude …