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Remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Catalina Villalpando as Treasurer of the United States ID 1318 Date 12/11/1989 The President. Greetings to the Secretary of the Treasury and my Senator, Senator Phil Gramm, and of course, our star, Cathy Villalpando -- delighted. Ambassador, nice to see you here, our Ambassador from Mexico to the United States, Ambassador Petricioli, a good friend of our country -- delighted you came, sir. And of course, needless to say, I'm pleased to be here for this special …
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Statement on Signing the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 ID 1322 Date 12/11/1989 I have today signed S. 488, the ``Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989.'' This legislation is intended to enhance the commercialization and improve the competitiveness of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Renewable energy and energy efficiency will play an important role in our Nation's energy strategy particularly with …
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Statement on Signing the Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989 ID 1325 Date 12/12/1989 Today I am signing H.R. 91, the ``Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989.'' In signing this bill, I wish to reemphasize this Nation's strong determination to oppose international terrorists and the states that support them. Curbing state support to terrorists is essential in reducing the menace of international terrorism. I am aware that, insofar as the new section 40 of the Arms Export …
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Statement on Signing the Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989 ID 1332 Date 12/13/1989 Today I am pleased to be signing into law H.R. 1727, the ``Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989.'' This important legislation will allow the Federal Government, in cooperation with the State of Florida, to acquire over 100,000 acres of valuable resource lands and restore those lands to their once-natural wetlands state. Twelve months ago, in January 1989, I promised my …
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering ID 1568 Date 02/20/1990 Thank you all. Thank you, Jack. I got worried there when Jack was saying, ``When we want somebody that is well known to present the prize.'' I was thinking, Barbara's not here. [Laughter] But, Jack, thank you for those very kind remarks. To our honorees, Kilby and Noyce; and to Ambassador Dubinin, our Soviet Ambassador here, who's doing such a good job for his country; and Dr. White; Dr. Charyk; …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Telephone Conversation With Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir of Israel ID 1576 Date 02/22/1990 Prime Minister Shamir of Israel phoned the President this morning. The Prime Minister thanked the President for U.S. support of Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union, for opposing anti-Semitism, and for supporting the restoration of diplomatic relations as well as the establishment of direct flights between the U.S.S.R. and Israel. The President said that …
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Continuation of Timothy L. Coyle as an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ID 1583 Date 02/23/1990 The President today announced his decision that Timothy L. Coyle will continue to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Legislation and Congressional Relations. Since 1988 Mr. Coyle has served as Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Relations at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served in …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Attack on Religious Workers in Nicaragua ID 1394 Date 01/03/1990 We deplore in the strongest terms this outrageous attack on religious workers and extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims. This is a tragic incident, one that further underscores the need to bring peace, stability, and democracy to Nicaragua. The U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua has been in contact with local church officials to obtain information, including the Sisters of St. Agnes …
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Remarks Announcing the Surrender of General Manuel Noriega in Panama ID 1397 Date 01/03/1990 Well, on Wednesday, December 20th, I ordered U.S. troops to Panama with four objectives: to safeguard the lives of American citizens, to help restore democracy, to protect the integrity of the Panama Canal treaties, and to bring General Manuel Noriega to justice. All of these objectives have now been achieved. At about 8:50 p.m. this evening, General Noriega turned himself in to U.S. authorities in Panama with the …
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Presidential Determination No. 90 - 6 -- Memorandum on Multilateral Loans to China ID 1398 Date 01/03/1990 Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury Subject: Determination Pursuant to Title I of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990 Pursuant to provisions appropriating sums for the International Development Association in Title I of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990, I hereby certify that the …
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Nomination of Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr., To Be a Member of the Board for International Broadcasting, and Designation as Chairman ID 1400 Date 01/04/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr., to be a member of the Board for International Broadcasting for a term expiring April 28, 1992. This is a reappointment. Upon confirmation he will be designated Chairman. Currently, Mr. Forbes serves as president and chief operating officer of Forbes, Inc., and deputy editor in …
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Nomination of Philip R. Lochner, Jr., To Be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission ID 1416 Date 01/10/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Philip R. Lochner, Jr., to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 1991. He would succeed David S. Ruder. Dr. Lochner has served in various positions at Time Warner, Inc., in New York, NY, including general counsel and secretary, 1988 to present; vice president, 1986 to …
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Appointment of Richard G. Trefry as Military Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office ID 1421 Date 01/11/1990 The President today announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Richard G. Trefry, USA, Ret., as Military Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office. General Trefry served in the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1983. A field artillery officer, General Trefry finished his military career as the Inspector General of the Army. Following his …
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Nomination of Eugene Wong To Be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Nomination of Eugene Wong To Be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy ID 1441 Date 01/19/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Eugene Wong to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. This is a new position. Dr. Wong has served at the University of California at Berkeley as a professor of electrical engineering and computer science, 1969 - present; as an assistant professor, 1962 - 1965; and as an associate professor, 1965 …
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Nomination of Jessica L. Parks To Be a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board ID 1443 Date 01/19/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jessica L. Parks to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the remainder of the term expiring March 1, 1995. She would succeed Samuel W. Bogley. Since 1988 Ms. Parks has been Associate Regional Counsel for Litigation and Program Enforcement at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Atlanta, GA. Prior to this, she …
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Nomination of L. Joyce Hampers To Be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce ID 1450 Date 01/22/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate L. Joyce Hampers to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. She would succeed Orson G. Swindle III. Since 1985 Mrs. Hampers has served as an attorney with the law firm of Tierney and Manoil in Boston, MA. Prior to this, she served as the Republican candidate for the Massachusetts State Treasurer, 1986; attorney with the law firm of …
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Nomination of Bradley Gordon To Be an Assistant Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency ID 1453 Date 01/23/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Bradley Gordon to be an Assistant Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency for the Bureau of Nuclear Weapons and Control. He would succeed Kathleen C. Bailey. Since 1987 Dr. Gordon has served as a legislative assistant for foreign policy, defense, and intelligence for Senator Rudy Boschwitz. Prior to …
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Message to the Senate Transmitting the Treaty on the International Registration of Audiovisual Works
Message to the Senate Transmitting the Treaty on the International Registration of Audiovisual Works ID 1458 Date 01/24/1990 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 Treaty on the International Registration of Audiovisual Works done at Geneva on April 20, 1989. I also transmit, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Department of State with respect to the Treaty. The Treaty establishes a …
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Nomination of Donald Jay Yockey To Be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense ID 1464 Date 01/24/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald Jay Yockey to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. He would succeed Milton L. Lohr. Since 1988 Mr. Yockey has served as a consultant for DJY Associates in Mountain Center, CA. Prior to this, he served in several capacities at Rockwell International, Inc., including senior vice president and special assistant to the president of …
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Statement on Economic Assistance to Panama ID 1473 Date 01/25/1990 In early January, I sent Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury John Robson to Panama to discuss with President Endara, Vice Presidents Ford and Arias Calderon, and their advisers ways the United States could help in Panama's economic reconstruction. They returned enormously impressed with the commitment of President Endara and his economic team to reform Panama's economy and get it moving again. …
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Nomination of John R. Dunne To Be an Assistant Attorney General ID 1475 Date 01/25/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate John R. Dunne to be an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. He would succeed William Bradford Reynolds. Currently State Senator Dunne serves as a partner with the law firm of Rivkin, Radler, Dunne and Bayh in Uniondale, NY. Prior to this he served as a New York State senator from District 6, 1966 - 1989. Senator …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on United States Countermeasures to Political Repression in China ID 1884 Date 05/16/1990 To the Congress of the United States: I am transmitting herewith the report on bilateral and multilateral measures taken in response to the military crackdown in China in June 1989, pursuant to Title IX, subsection 902(c), of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (P.L. 101 - 246). George Bush The White House, May 16, …
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Nomination of Philip S. Kaplan for the Rank of Ambassador While Serving as Deputy United States Representative to the Negotiations on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe ID 1887 Date 05/16/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Philip S. Kaplan, of California, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy U.S. Representative to the Negotiations on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. Since …
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Nomination of Russell Flynn Miller To Be Inspector General for the Federal Emergency Management Agency ID 1888 Date 05/16/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Russell Flynn Miller to be Inspector General for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This is a new position. Mr. Miller currently serves as a consultant for the Central Intelligence Agency. Prior to this, he was assistant director in the office of security for the office of the President-elect, 1988 - 1989, and he worked …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Meeting With Acting President Arpad Goncz of Hungary ID 1893 Date 05/18/1990 President Bush met in the Oval Office for approximately 35 minutes this morning with the Acting President of Hungary, Arpad Goncz. President Goncz is in the United States on a private visit. President Goncz was named Acting President by the new democratically elected Hungarian Parliament on May 2. Hungary will have an Acting President until new election laws are enacted …
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Remarks at a Republican Party Fundraising Dinner in Dallas, Texas ID 1896 Date 05/18/1990 The President. Thank you very, very much. Barbara and I are delighted to be here. And, Phil, thank you for that most generous introduction. You have the heart of old Texas in you. And for a college professor, your brevity was an appreciated departure from tradition, and your comments were far too generous. But Bar and I are just delighted to be back here. Wasn't Yolanda Garcia marvelous, standing up here without -- …
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Remarks at the Dedication Ceremony for the Police Memorial in Portland, Oregon ID 1899 Date 05/20/1990 Thank you, Chief Walker, and I just want to repeat what I told you: I've been looking forward very much to being here today, pay my respects to so many. And thank you for doing the introduction. Wonderfully brief -- a wonderfully brief introduction. [Laughter] And let me just say what a pleasure it is to have Bill Bennett with me. He is our leader in the Federal Government, all across the Federal …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Breakfast for Gubernatorial Candidate David Frohnmayer in Portland, Oregon ID 1902 Date 05/21/1990 Thank you very, very much, Dave, for that wonderful introduction. It's great to be here this morning. It's good to see you, my old friend, Governor Vic Atiyeh, and of course Representative Denny Smith, one of our anticrime leaders in the United States Congress. To Lynn Frohnmayer, Dave's strong right hand, I know she's one of the mainstays of this campaign. I had my picture taken with …
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Presidential Determination No. 90 - 21 -- Memorandum on the Renewal of Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status for China ID 1913 Date 05/24/1990 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(5) of the Trade Act of 1974 -- Continuation of Waiver Authority Pursuant to the authority vested in me under the Trade Act of 1974 (Public Law 93 - 618), January 3, 1975 (88 Stat. 1978) (hereinafter ``the Act''), I determine, pursuant to subsection 402(d)(5) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. …
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Message to the Congress on the Renewal of Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status for China ID 1914 Date 05/24/1990 To the Congress of the United States: I hereby transmit documentation referred to in subsection 402(d)(5) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to a further 12-month extension of the authority to waive subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the act. These documents constitute my decision to continue in effect this waiver authority for a further 12-month period. I include as part of these …