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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on International Agreements ID 2742 Date 02/26/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) Pursuant to subsection (b) of the Case-Zablocki Act (Public Law 95 - 426; section 112b(b)), I transmit herewith a report prepared by the Department of State concerning international agreements. Sincerely, George Bush Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Claiborne Pell, Chairman of the Senate Foreign …
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Message to the Congress Reporting Budget Deferrals ID 2749 Date 02/28/1991 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report 26 proposed rescissions, totaling .3 billion, and one revised deferral and one new deferral of budget authority. Including the revised and new deferrals, funds withheld in FY 1991 now total .3 billion. The deferrals affect International Security Assistance programs and the Department of Agriculture. The proposed …
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Remarks Prior to Discussions With Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher of Germany ID 2753 Date 03/01/1991 As I mentioned earlier to the first wave, we are very grateful to Germany for its support for the operations in recently concluded Desert Storm. We've got to work together now, and we will, to help enhance the peace. And so, I think we're all in a better position to do that. And I just want you to know, and please convey to Chancellor Kohl that we're -- as I'm sure Jim has told you -- determined to …
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Nomination of Donald J. Yockey To Be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition ID 2760 Date 03/04/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald Jay Yockey, of California, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition at the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. He would succeed John A. Betti. Since 1990 Mr. Yockey has served as Deputy to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition at the Department of Defense. From 1966 to 1990, Mr. Yockey served with Rockwell International …
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Remarks at the Attorney General's Crime Summit ID 2764 Date 03/05/1991 Thank you so very much for that welcome, and I will say what I said at the State of the Union: I take that warm response as a vote of thanks to our fine young men and women who served this country with such distinction in the Gulf. What a job they did! And I think everybody was saying that. Let me greet you, Mr. Attorney General, and thank you for the introduction and the invitation to be here. I want to salute the U.S. attorneys, the …
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Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the Cessation of the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2767 Date 03/06/1991 Speaker Foley. Mr. President, it is customary at joint sessions for the Chair to present the President to the Members of Congress directly and without further comment. But I wish to depart from tradition tonight and express to you on behalf of the Congress and the country, and through you to the members of our Armed Forces, our warmest congratulations on the brilliant victory of the Desert …
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White House Statement on Weapons of Mass Destruction ID 2768 Date 03/07/1991 The United States has taken a major step in its continuing efforts to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction with the issuance of regulations extending export controls over chemicals, equipment, and other assistance that can contribute to the spread of missiles and chemical and biological weapons. Saddam Hussein's use of chemical weapons against his own citizens, his use of Scud missiles to terrorize civilian populations, …
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Appointment of Judy A. Smith as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary ID 2770 Date 03/07/1991 The President today announced the appointment of Judy A. Smith as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary at the White House. Since 1989 Ms. Smith has been Special Counsel to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, serving as principal adviser to the U.S. Attorney on media relations and chief spokesperson. Prior to this Ms. Smith was Deputy Director of Public …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Nuclear Cooperation with EURATOM ID 2777 Date 03/08/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) The United States has been engaged in nuclear cooperation with the European Community for many years. This cooperation was initiated under agreements that were concluded over 3 decades ago between the United States and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) and that extend until December 31, 1995. Since the inception of this cooperation, the Community has adhered to …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With Prime Minister Michel Rocard of France ID 2780 Date 03/11/1991 Q. Mr. Rocard, are the French still pressing for a Middle East conference? The Prime Minister. We are pressing for a solution. And we think in the Middle East, as I think the American authorities inferred -- the President, President Bush, who said that last week -- the Israelis and Palestinians have to find an issue. And if the international community can contribute to create the conditions for …
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Awards ID 2602 Date 01/09/1991 Thank you all and welcome. And I am delighted to be here with such a distinguished group of Government officials and, of course, delighted to see Secretary Derwinski and Secretary Mosbacher here. Secretary Yeutter will probably be along, but he was to be here to salute you as well; also the Acting Secretary, Ted Sanders, from the Department of Education. Bill Sessions is here; Bruce Gelb; …
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Nomination of James E. Denny To Be Assistant Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks ID 2615 Date 01/11/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate James Edward Denny, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks at the Department of Commerce. He would succeed Rene Desloge Tegtmeyer. Since 1989, Mr. Denny has served as Acting Assistant Commissioner for Patents at the Department of Commerce. Prior to this he served as Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Patents, 1983 …
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Statement on Allied Military Action in the Persian Gulf ID 2624 Date 01/16/1991 I have a statement by the President of the United States: The liberation of Kuwait has begun. In conjunction with the forces of our coalition partners, the United States has moved under the code name Operation Desert Storm to enforce the mandates of the United Nations Security Council. As of 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Operation Desert Storm forces were engaging targets in Kuwait and Iraq. President Bush will address the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve ID 2626 Date 01/16/1991 The President tonight authorized Secretary of Energy James D. Watkins, pursuant to the terms of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, to draw down and distribute the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at such a rate as the Secretary may determine. The authorization to draw down the SPR is in conformance with the emergency response plan agreed to in the International Energy Agency (IEA) on January 11, 1991. …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater Confirming Iraqi Missile Attacks on Israel and Saudi Arabia ID 2630 Date 01/17/1991 The Department of Defense has confirmed the firing of missiles from Iraq into Israel and Saudi Arabia. Damage assessments are being made. President Bush was informed of this action by NSC [National Security Council] adviser Brent Scowcroft earlier this evening. The President has also discussed this matter with Secretary of State Baker and Secretary of Defense Cheney. The President is …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Response to Iraqi Missile Attacks on Israel ID 2631 Date 01/17/1991 The United States has been in touch with the Government of Israel to express its outrage over the missile attacks by Iraq. Secretary Baker discussed the matter with Prime Minister Shamir by telephone from the White House tonight. The Secretary assured the Prime Minister that the United States is continuing its efforts to eliminate this threat. The United States expects to remain in …
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The President's News Conference on the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2632 Date 01/18/1991 The President. I have a few opening remarks, and then be glad to take a few questions. We're now some 37 hours into Operation Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait, and so far, so good. U.S. and coalition military forces have performed bravely, professionally, and effectively. It is important, however, to keep in mind two things: First, this effort will take some time. Saddam Hussein has devoted nearly all of Iraq's …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2633 Date 01/18/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On January 16, 1991, I made available to you, consistent with section 2(b) of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (H.J. Res. 77, Public Law 102 - 1), my determination that appropriate diplomatic and other peaceful means had not and would not compel Iraq to withdraw unconditionally from Kuwait and meet the other requirements of the U.N. Security Council …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Activation of the Ready Reserve ID 2635 Date 01/18/1991 At the request of the Secretary of Defense, the President today authorized the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation to order members of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to active duty under the provisions of section 673 of title 10, United States Code. This step is necessary to support the continued operations of U.S. forces in Operation Desert Storm. This authority will enable …
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Remarks on the Persian Gulf Conflict and the Baltic States and an Exchange With Reporters ID 2638 Date 01/21/1991 The President. Let me just say a quick word about the brutal parading of these allied pilots. I was talking to Speaker Foley about this coming down, and it is very clear that this is a direct violation of every convention that protects prisoners. The International Red Cross, I understand, certified to that today. In the first place, this is not going to make a difference in the prosecution of …
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Remarks to Participants in the March for Life Rally ID 2640 Date 01/22/1991 Once again, it is my distinct honor to address Nellie Gray and those courageous and determined Americans gathered on The Mall for the Rally for Life. January has become -- in large part due to the dedication and hard work of the March for Life -- a time of reflection, a time of rejuvenation for pro-life forces. And so, I'm pleased that my voice is part of the growing chorus that simply says, ``Choose Life.'' As I look back at past …
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Statement on the Resignation of Susan S. Engeleiter as Administrator of the Small Business Administration ID 2641 Date 01/22/1991 I have today regretfully accepted the resignation of Susan Engeleiter as Administrator of the Small Business Administration, to be effective on or before May 1, 1991. Susan has notified me that she intends to return to the Midwest to pursue a career in the private sector. When I asked Susan to join my administration in May 1989, I gave her the assignment of revitalizing the SBA …
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Remarks Following Discussions With President Punsalmaagiyn Ochirbat of Mongolia ID 2645 Date 01/23/1991 President Bush. Mr. President, it's been my great honor to welcome you to the White House for this historic visit to our country, the first ever by the head of state of Mongolia. Mr. President, Mongolia and the United States are countries separated by thousands of miles and a world of differences -- in culture, history, and outlook. And yet, in this past year, our two nations have moved closer together, …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Meeting With President Francesco Cossiga and Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti of Italy ID 2964 Date 05/07/1991 The President met with Italian President Cossiga and Prime Minister Andreotti for about 45 minutes in the Oval Office. The President and the two Italian leaders discussed the Middle East, European security issues, and Eastern Europe. On the Middle East, they discussed the need for continued urgent humanitarian relief for the Kurdish …
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Remarks Following Discussions With Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar de la Guerra of the United Nations ID 2970 Date 05/09/1991 The President. I want to welcome you to the White House today. I discussed with you many of the issues on the world's agenda. In a moment I'll mention some of the challenges, common challenges we face, but before, permit a personal observation. I think back to the times that we worked together as Perm Reps up there 20 years ago, and I still wonder how it is that I ended up …
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White House Statement on the Administration's Revised Travel Policy ID 2971 Date 05/09/1991 The President has directed the adoption of a new White House Policy on the use of military aircraft by the Chief of Staff and National Security Adviser, based upon the recommendations of Counsel to the President C. Boyden Gray. The new policy is designed to avoid any questions about their use of military aircraft. The President believes that the national security-related reasons behind the former policy remain sound …
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Remarks Upon Receiving an Honorary Degree From Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey ID 2975 Date 05/10/1991 Thank you all very much. This is indeed for me an honor. And the last time, save one, that I was on this campus, I was not treated quite so hospitably. [Laughter] It was out at the baseball diamond, I think in 1948. Crowded along the first baseline -- it was very hostile, the way it worked in Princeton -- were a bunch of hyperventilating, celebrating alumni. And I remember standing there at …
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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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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Points of Light Foundation ID 3002 Date 05/20/1991 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Senator:) The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991 (Public Law 101 - 507; 104 Stat. 1351) (the ``Act''), requires the President to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of the Congress a report describing the use of funds made available by the Act to the Points of Light Foundation (the …
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White House Fact Sheet on the United States-German Nuclear Energy Safety Initiative ID 3003 Date 05/20/1991 Technical Assistance for Central and Eastern Europe The President and Chancellor Kohl announced today that the United States and Germany will offer joint technical assistance programs to enhance nuclear energy safety in Central and Eastern Europe. This initiative was prompted by their shared commitment to the safe operation of peaceful nuclear facilities worldwide, as well as by requests from Central …