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Proclamation 6361 -- National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, 1991 ID 3523 Date 10/21/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Down Syndrome is one of the most common congenital causes of mental retardation. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, it affects approximately 4,000 babies in the United States each year. At one time in our history, people with Down Syndrome were stigmatized or, all too frequently, committed to institutions. Now they are benefitting …
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Nomination of Kevin E. Moley To Be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services ID 3535 Date 10/23/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kevin E. Moley, of Louisiana, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. He would succeed Constance Horner. Since 1989, Mr. Moley has served as Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to this, he served with the Health Care Financing Administration's Office of Prepaid Health …
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Message to the Senate Transmitting the Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Between Panama and the United States ID 3538 Date 10/24/1991 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 between the United States of America and the Republic of Panama on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, with Annex and Appendices, signed at Panama on April 11, 1991. I transmit also, for the information of the …
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Teleconference Remarks With the American Gas Association ID 3546 Date 10/28/1991 The President. Mike, thank you very much, and thank you for those goods words. And may I salute your chairman, Bill McCormick, the incoming chairman, Dick Farman. And I am delighted to be able to join you by satellite in San Diego at the 73d annual conference of the American Gas Association. I'd like to talk to you today about our energy future, about America's energy future: The indispensable foundation for the goods we …
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Nomination of David J. Ryder To Be Director of the Mint ID 3237 Date 07/25/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate David J. Ryder, of Virginia, to be Director of the Mint for a term of 5 years. He would succeed Donna Pope. Since 1990 Mr. Ryder has served as Deputy Treasurer of the United States at the Department of the Treasury in Washington, DC. Prior to this Mr. Ryder served as an Assistant to the Vice President and Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice President, 1989 - …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the European Economic Community-United States Fishery Agreement
Message to the Congress Transmitting the European Economic Community-United States Fishery Agreement ID 3242 Date 07/26/1991 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 the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Economic Community Amending and Extending the Agreement of October 1, 1984, Concerning Fisheries off the Coasts of …
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Memorandum on Access for People With Disabilities to Federal Programs and Employment ID 3246 Date 07/26/1991 Memorandum for the Heads of Departments and Agencies On July 26, 1990, I signed the ``Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,'' and this Nation welcomed into the mainstream of life all of our fellow citizens with disabilities. As we move forward with the implementation of this landmark legislation, I ask you to look at what you have done, what you currently are doing, and what your plans are for …
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Notice of the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq ID 3248 Date 07/26/1991 On August 2, 1990, by Executive Order No. 12722, I declared a national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Iraq. By Executive Orders Nos. 12722 of August 2 and 12724 of August 9, 1990, I imposed trade sanctions on Iraq and blocked Iraqi government assets. Similar …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Completion of the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks Treaty ID 3258 Date 07/31/1991 The completion of START, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, marked by today's signing ceremony, fulfills the challenge undertaken 9 years ago by Presidents Reagan and Brezhnev. That challenge was to find a way not only to limit, but actually to reduce, the number of nuclear weapons deployed by our two nations, and to do so in a way that improves stability and reduces the risk of …
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Nomination of William Caldwell Harrop To Be United States Ambassador to Israel ID 3260 Date 07/31/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate William Caldwell Harrop, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel. He would succeed William Andreas Brown. Since 1987 Ambassador Harrop has served as U.S. Ambassador to Zaire. Prior to this Ambassador Harrop served as Inspector General of the Department of State and Foreign Service, 1983 - 1986, and as U.S. …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation on Job Training 2000 ID 4227 Date 04/28/1992 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit today for your immediate consideration and enactment the ``Job Training 2000 Act.'' This legislation would reform the Federal vocational training system to meet the Nation's work force needs into the 21st century by establishing: (1) a network of local skill centers to serve as a common point of entry to vocational training; (2) a …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report of the Federal Council on the Aging ID 4228 Date 04/28/1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 204(f) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3015(f)), I hereby transmit the Annual Report for 1991 of the Federal Council on the Aging. The report reflects the Council's views in its role of examining programs serving older Americans. George Bush The White House, April 28, …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Nuclear Weapons Matters ID 4230 Date 04/28/1992 Dear Mr. Chairman: Enclosed, pursuant to section 3142 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (Public Law 102 - 190; 105 Stat. 1581), is a Report on Nuclear Weapons Matters. The report is unclassified, with a classified appendix. Sincerely, George Bush Note: Identical letters were sent to Les Aspin, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Sam Nunn, chairman …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With First Deputy Prime Minister Yegor Gaydar of Russia ID 4231 Date 04/28/1992 The President met for approximately 20 minutes this afternoon in the Oval Office with the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Yegor Gaydar, who was in Washington to attend the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The discussion focused mainly on the reform process in Russia. The President congratulated Mr. Gaydar on the outcome of the …
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Remarks at the Annual Republican Congressional Fundraising Dinner ID 4233 Date 04/28/1992 Thank you all very much. Thank you, Guy, and thank you, Howard Baker, and thank all of you that made this dinner such a success. Thank you very, very much. Let me just say that that is good news. And I'm very grateful to so many for this victory. And it's wonderful to be officially over the top. But I want to start by thanking both Dan Quayle and Marilyn, who have done such a wonderful job out on the campaign trail. …
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Remarks to the Ohio Association of Broadcasters in Columbus, Ohio ID 4245 Date 04/30/1992 Thank you, Fred, very much; all of you, Gene and Dale and Tom, for the greeting out here. Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be back for my third appearance before -- something about the Ohio Broadcasters. I have a few remarks to make on a subject, but before that I want to comment just on the events that are concerning our country, building a little on comments I made earlier in a statement to the Nation about the news …
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Nomination of Adrian A. Basora To Be United States Ambassador to Czechoslovakia ID 4249 Date 05/01/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Adrian A. Basora, of New Hampshire, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic. He would succeed Shirley Temple Black. Currently Mr. Basora serves as a senior research associate at the Center for the Study of Foreign Affairs of the Foreign Service Institute in …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Relaxation of Restrictions on Exports to Hungary ID 4250 Date 05/01/1992 We welcome the decision by the Coordinating Committee of Multilateral Export Controls (COCOM) to remove Hungary from the list of proscribed destinations, effective today. COCOM's action is part of the ongoing efforts to liberalize COCOM controls in light of our dramatically changed world. Hungary is the first country ever to be removed from the COCOM list. This is a tribute to Hungary's …
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Address to the Nation on the Civil Disturbances in Los Angeles, California ID 4252 Date 05/01/1992 Tonight I want to talk to you about violence in our cities and justice for our citizens, two big issues that have collided on the streets of Los Angeles. First, an update on where matters stand in Los Angeles. Fifteen minutes ago I talked to California's Governor Pete Wilson and Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. They told me that last night was better than the night before; today, calmer than yesterday. But …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Cabinet Members ID 4253 Date 05/04/1992 Federal Aid to Cities Q. Mr. President, what hopes do you have for any long-range help for urban areas like Los Angeles? The President. We have some very good proposals out on the table right now, proposals that clearly have come of age. But we're going to be talking about that today and tomorrow. Today we're probably going to think more about what we can do immediately in the aftermath of this violence. And then …
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Appointment of John C. Harper as Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ID 4257 Date 05/04/1992 The President has announced his intention to appoint the Reverend John C. Harper to be Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. He would succeed John F. W. Rogers. Since 1963, Dr. Harper has served as rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, Washington, DC. He currently serves on the Decatur House Council, previously served on the Woodrow Wilson House Council, …
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Nomination of Reginald Bartholomew To Be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ID 4259 Date 05/05/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Reginald Bartholomew, of the District of Columbia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Career Minister, to be the United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed William H. Taft …
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The President's News Conference With President Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine ID 4261 Date 05/06/1992 President Bush. Mr. President and distinguished members of the Ukrainian delegation, on behalf of the people of the United States it's been my honor to welcome you on the first official visit by a freely elected President of independent Ukraine. May I also acknowledge Senators Pell and Lugar, who are with us today. Congressmen Broomfield and Leach were supposed to be; they are missing in action. But …
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Teleconference Remarks to the American Newspaper Publishers Association ID 4263 Date 05/06/1992 The President. Thank you, Bob, and thank all of you for that warm welcome. And I'd like to say hello to Cathy Black there, the ANPA CEO and president. I want to congratulate your incoming chairman, an old friend, Frank Bennack, who takes the gavel for the ANPA and the new NAA. And it's good to be with all of you again, this time via satellite. Please excuse the slight delay here. I've just come from a longer …
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The President's News Conference ID 4179 Date 04/10/1992 The President. We were able to take several steps this week towards my efforts to address the challenges facing this country, towards the kind of fundamental reform that the people of America want and deserve. Last Friday I spoke in Philadelphia about critical reforms that will help get the Government reformed and moving. And last night I transmitted to Congress the ``Accountability in Government Act of 1992,'' legislation that would extend to the …
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Nomination of Stephen Greene To Be Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration ID 4181 Date 04/10/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Stephen Greene, of Maryland, to be Deputy Administrator of Drug Enforcement, Department of Justice. He would succeed Thomas C. Kelly. Currently Mr. Greene serves as Acting Deputy Administrator at the Drug Enforcement Administration in Arlington, VA. Prior to this, he served at the Drug Enforcement Administration as: Assistant …
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Nomination of James P. Covey To Be an Assistant Secretary of State ID 4191 Date 04/15/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate James P. Covey, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs. This is a new position. Since 1989, Mr. Covey has served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. …
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Remarks to the Lehigh Valley 2000 Community in Allentown, Pennsylvania ID 4194 Date 04/16/1992 My fellow president, thank you very, very much. [Laughter] This is a nonpolitical appearance, if there is any such thing in a strange political year. But let me just say this: I'm very glad that Hilda is not running for President this year. [Laughter] And thank you for your introduction. And may I congratulate all six of these guys that spelled out the six educational goals, reminding us of what our national …
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Nomination of Roger A. McGuire To Be United States Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau ID 4195 Date 04/16/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Roger A. McGuire, of Ohio, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. He would succeed William H. Jacobsen, Jr. Currently Mr. McGuire serves as Principal Officer at the American Consulate in Porto Alegre, …
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Statement on Actions to Support Democracy in Cuba ID 4197 Date 04/18/1992 I am strongly committed to actions that will bring rapid, peaceful, democratic change to Cuba. My administration has pursued an effective policy of economic and political isolation of the Castro regime. We urge all democratic governments to join us. No nation should help bankroll this dictatorship. Aid to the Castro regime will prolong Castro's hold on Cuba and prolong the misery and suffering of the Cuban people. Today we are closer …