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Appointment of Gregory S. Walden as Associate Counsel to the President ID 2601 Date 01/08/1991 The President today announced the appointment of Gregory S. Walden, of California, to be Associate Counsel to the President at the White House. Since 1988 Mr. Walden has served as Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration at the Department of Transportation. Mr. Walden served with the Department of Justice in several capacities: Associate Deputy Attorney General, 1986 - 1988; Deputy Associate Attorney …
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Remarks to the National Council of La Raza ID 2084 Date 07/18/1990 Thank you all very much. Well, thank you so much for that welcome. I'm delighted to be here, and I had a little visit in the hall with the jefes [chiefs], Raul and Tony -- [laughter] -- and Rita, Patricia -- gave me the warm welcome. And I rode over here with Dr. Cavazos, our Secretary of Education, who is with us and of whom I'm very, very proud. And, of course, I'm delighted to see Lou Sullivan, who's doing a superb job over at HHS, a …
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Recess Appointment of Gregory Stewart Walden as a Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission ID 5155 Date 01/04/1993 The President today announced the recess appointment of Gregory Stewart Walden, of California, to be a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mr. Walden would succeed Edward Martin Emmett. Since 1990 Mr. Walden has served as an Associate Counsel to the President at the White House. Prior to this, he was Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration at the Department of …
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Nomination of LeGree Sylvia Daniels To Be a Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service ID 1571 Date 02/21/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate LeGree Sylvia Daniels to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for the term expiring December 8, 1998. She would succeed John Lathrop Ryan. Since 1987 Mrs. Daniels has served as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education in Washington, DC. Prior to this, she served as a staff …
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Nomination of John R. Bolton To Be an Assistant Secretary of State ID 106 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John R. Bolton to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs). He would succeed Richard Salisbury Williamson. Since 1988 Mr. Bolton has been Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division at the Department of Justice. Prior to this, he was Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Justice, …
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… society in the world. And that causes a painful, costly drain on our economy, on our professions, and ultimately on the civility we need to hold society together. Bill has been, and will remain, a stalwart in our efforts for civil justice … society in the world. And that causes a painful, costly drain on our economy, on our professions, and ultimately on the civility we need to hold society together. Bill has been, and will remain, a stalwart in our efforts for civil justice …
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Statement on Signing the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 ID 4927 Date 10/06/1992 I have signed into law H.R. 5427, the ``Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993.'' While I regret that the Congress has rejected my proposal for a 33 percent reduction in congressional staffs, I need not repeat here the compelling reasons for such a reduction. However, I am compelled to comment upon two troublesome features of this bill. First, I object to section 315, which establishes a ``Task Force on Senate …
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Nomination of John E. Robson To Be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury ID 81 Date 02/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John E. Robson to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. He would succeed M. Peter McPherson. Since 1986 Mr. Robson has been dean and professor of management, school of business administration, at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Prior to this he was a member of the U.S. Aviation Safety Commission, 1987 - 1988. He was president and chief executive officer for G.D. …
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Memorandum on Migration and Refugee Assistance for Yugoslav Refugees ID 3770 Date 12/17/1991 Presidential Determination No. 92 - 9 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Migration and Refugee Assistance for Yugoslav Refugees Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1), I determine that it is important to the national interest that up to ,000,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund (the …
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Remarks on Signing the Proclamation Commemorating National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week ID 2994 Date 05/17/1991 Good morning, fellow travelers. [Laughter] It's really great to see you all here, representatives of every sector of the transportation industry: road and rail, sea and air. I feel guilty walking to work from over there -- [laughter] -- with all this talent here. But Sam Skinner, our very able Secretary of Transportation, I salute you, sir, and thank you for your …
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Nomination of Gilberto Guardia Fabrega To Be Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission ID 1826 Date 04/30/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Gilberto Guardia Fabrega to be Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission. He would succeed Dennis P. McAuliffe. In 1952 Mr. Guardia founded Diaz and Guardia, an architectural and engineering company in the Republic of Panama, and currently serves as president and chairman of the board. Prior to this Mr. Guardia served as a civil …
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Statement on the Verdict in the Los Angeles Police Trial ID 4240 Date 04/30/1992 Yesterday's verdict in the Los Angeles police case has left us all with a deep sense of personal frustration and anguish. Yet it is important that we respect the law and the legal processes that have been brought to bear in this case. Today Los Angeles faces the aftermath of a terrible night of violence in which several people have lost their lives. Yet out of this rage we must find tolerance for each other and adherence to …
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Exchange With Reporters Aboard Air Force One ID 3068 Date 06/06/1991 Soviet-U.S. Relations The President. -- -- a couple of experts to answer your questions. Q. What's going on in Geneva tomorrow? The President. Well, I assume they'll be talking about a possible summit meeting. As we've said before, we want to move START further along. So, they'll be talking substance. I am going to having a meeting with -- back this afternoon -- a rather important meeting. That will help Secretary Baker, if I can get a …
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Remarks to the National Federation of Independent Business ID 3052 Date 06/03/1991 Thank you very, very much for that welcome. Listen, I should be the one clapping to thank you all for the fantastic support that NFIB has given to this administration as we work towards common goals. First, let me thank John Sloan not just for the introduction but for the leadership he has given to these sound business principles. I'm also very pleased that with us here, with John and me here on this platform, is Pat Saiki. …
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Statement on Signing the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990 ID 1245 Date 11/21/1989 Today I signed into law H.R. 3566, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 1990. This Act provides funding for some of the Nation's most important programs -- programs that help the needy, the unemployed, the sick, and the infirm, and programs that provide for the education of …
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Nomination of Michael L. Williams To Be an Assistant Secretary of Education ID 1702 Date 03/28/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael L. Williams to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. He would succeed LeGree S. Daniels. Since 1989 Mr. Williams has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement at the Department of the Treasury in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as Special Assistant to the Attorney General at the …
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Nomination of Morris Berthold Abram To Be United States Representative to the European Office of the United Nations ID 36 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Morris Berthold Abram to be the Representative of the United States of America to the European Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed Joseph Carlton Petrone. Since 1970 Mr. Abram has been a partner in the firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton Garrison in New York City. Mr. …
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Message to the Congress on the Release of Funds for Peacekeeping Purposes in El Salvador ID 4149 Date 04/07/1992 To the Congress of the United States: Section 531 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991 (Public Law 101 - 513), provides that amounts in the Demobilization and Transition Fund established for peacekeeping purposes by that Act shall be made available for obligation and expenditure only upon notification by the President to the Congress that the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Situation in Somalia ID 4616 Date 07/27/1992 The tragedy in Somalia, where vast numbers of people are suffering and dying from famine caused by a senseless civil war, requires the urgent attention of the international community. We strongly support the proposals of U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to mobilize the international community to meet these urgent humanitarian needs and to convince the warring Somali factions to end the fighting. We urge …
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Exchange With Reporters on Aid to Iraqi Refugees ID 2863 Date 04/11/1991 Q. Mr. President, do you agree with Prime Minister Major on the enclaves? The President. Yes, total agreement. Q. Iraq said you don't need to mark enclaves. Q. What kind of enclaves? The President. We're going to do what we need for humanitarian relief. And there is no difference between the United Kingdom and the United States, and there's no difference between the EC and the United States, and there's no difference between the …
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Statement on Signing the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 ID 2502 Date 11/28/1990 Today I am signing S. 2740, the ``Water Resources Development Act of 1990,'' which authorizes water resources projects and programs in support of the Department of the Army Civil Works mission. In signing this bill, I endorse the biennial cycle of water sources development legislation for the Army Civil Works program implemented by the Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to authorizing worthwhile water resources …
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Letter on the Resignation of Attorney General Dick Thornburgh ID 3292 Date 08/09/1991 Dear Dick: It is with mixed emotions that I accept your resignation as Attorney General effective as of the close of business on Thursday, August 15, 1991. Your departure from the Cabinet will be a great loss. As America's chief law enforcement officer, you have been relentless and unwavering in your pursuit of all those who would prey upon our society, from the violent offender, to the international drug trafficker; from …
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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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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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Nomination of Nancy P. Dorn To Be an Assistant Secretary of the Army ID 2917 Date 04/24/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Nancy Patricia Dorn, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works at the Department of Defense. She would succeed Robert W. Page. Since 1990 Ms. Dorn has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Inter-American Affairs at the Department of Defense. Prior to this Ms. Dorn served as Special Assistant to the President for …
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… goal is the most basic of all: to free every school in America from drugs and violence. It is no coincidence that the words civility and civilization come from the same Latin root. You're looking at one who studied Latin for 4 years -- don't … -- except that it is no coincidence that the words civil and civilization come from the same Latin root. For if rudimentary civility is lost in our schools, then our civilization itself really is in danger. Every time I meet with teachers and … goal is the most basic of all: to free every school in America from drugs and violence. It is no coincidence that the words civility and civilization come from the same Latin root. You're looking at one who studied Latin for 4 years -- don't …
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Remarks Following Discussions With President Rafael Calderon of Costa Rica ID 3494 Date 10/10/1991 President Bush. It's a great honor and pleasure to meet with you today at the White House. And I warmly remember my visits to Costa Rica as Vice President in 1986 and then as President in 1989. I will never ever forget the cheers, the genuine enthusiasm that the Costa Rican people showed for the United States of America when our flag was displayed there in that stadium. I'll never forget it. I know Barbara …
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Nomination of Stephen Read Hanmer, Jr., To Be Deputy Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency ID 776 Date 08/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Stephen Read Hanmer, Jr., to be Deputy Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. He would succeed George F. Murphy, Jr. Ambassador Hanmer is the Chief U.S. Negotiator for Strategic Offensive Arms in the U.S.-Soviet Negotiations on Nuclear and Space Arms. Prior to this he was Principal …
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Statement on Signing the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989 ID 1907 Date 05/22/1990 I am pleased today to sign S. 993, the ``Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989.'' This Act will impose new criminal penalties against those who would employ or contribute to the dangerous proliferation of biological weapons, and it will add teeth to our efforts to eradicate such horrible weapons. I salute the bipartisan consensus in the Congress that has demonstrated its support for this humanitarian …
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Nomination of Diane Kay Morales To Be an Assistant Secretary of Energy ID 293 Date 04/10/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Diane Kay Morales to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Environment, Safety and Health). She would succeed Ernest C. Baynard. Most recently, Ms. Morales has served as head of her own firm, analyzing legislative and national policy issues concerning complex weapons systems and arms control issues. She has also coauthored a long-term acquisition plan for ICBM …