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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Bulgarian-American Enterprise Fund ID 3603 Date 11/08/1991 The Bulgarian-American Enterprise Fund was formally established on November 7, 1991. This million U.S. initiative, to be capitalized over 3 years, will promote the development of the Bulgarian private sector through equity investments, loans, grants, training, and technical assistance. Like the enterprise funds already established for Poland, Hungary, and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, the …
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The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers of The Netherlands and President Jacques Delors of the Commission of the European Community in The Hague ID 3607 Date 11/09/1991 President Bush. Well, let me just say that our meetings here and in Rome underline the Atlantic partnership is as important as ever. Our agenda today reflected the growing role of the European Community in Europe and beyond, and much of our international cooperation with the EC is based on the concept of …
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Interview With Steve Schiff of KPLR - TV in St. Louis, Missouri ID 3629 Date 11/13/1991 Linkage Between Domestic and Foreign Affairs Q. Mr. Bush, you've been getting a lot of criticism from your detractors who say that you've been spending too much time abroad. Have you been spending too much time abroad? The President. No. Q. How do you respond to them? The President. I responded -- when I go to The Hague on a GATT meeting, trade meeting, the purpose of which is to open up agricultural markets to American …
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Remarks at the Fundraising Dinner for Senator Christopher S. Bond in St. Louis, Missouri ID 3630 Date 11/13/1991 Thank you so much. And Kit, thank you. You're setting the tone. Thank all of you out there in this audience for supporting a great United States Senator, and for supporting this party -- 1992's a critical year. And what a tremendous sendoff this is. May I salute Senator Danforth. And thank you for being a tower of strength. May I salute all our statewide officers that are here. I'm also told …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting with President Levon Ter-Petrosian of Armenia ID 3634 Date 11/14/1991 The President met in the Oval Office today for 45 minutes with Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosian. The President congratulated President Ter-Petrosian for his recent victory in Armenia's first free and fair elections. He expressed U.S. support for the Armenian Government's political and economic reforms. The President also said the U.S. intended to build a strong …
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Exchange With Reporters on the Nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court ID 3503 Date 10/14/1991 Q. Mr. President, sir, did you personally approve the idea of the attacks on Anita Hill? Q. Are you going to make any phone calls, Mr. President? The President. I'm not going to have yet another press conference, but I will say this: I am very pleased with the way the support all across the country is holding strong for Judge Thomas. It is important to note that among Afro-Americans, black Americans, …
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Remarks at the Dedication of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ID 3506 Date 10/15/1991 Thank you all very much. Thank you, Senator D'Amato. Please be seated, all of you. And Barbara and I are just delighted to be with you here today. Mr. Speaker, honored to have you here, sir. I understand that Senator Mitchell was here, had to leave. Senator Pell is with us. And, of course, your friend and mine, Al D'Amato, who's out there on the firing line day in and day out on behalf of our law enforcement …
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Proclamation 6358 -- Country Music Month, 1991 ID 3508 Date 10/15/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation To listen to a country and western song is to hear the story of America set to music. It is a story of patriotism and hard work, a story of faith, opportunity, and achievement. Most of all, it is the story of a people whose love of freedom is equalled only by their love of life itself. During Country Music Month, we proudly celebrate this popular musical genre and the many …
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Statement on the Confirmation of Clarence Thomas as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court ID 3511 Date 10/15/1991 I am pleased that the Senate voted to confirm Judge Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court. Judge Thomas has demonstrated to the Congress and to the Nation that he is a man of honesty, dedication, and commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law. The Nation and the Court benefit from having a man of principle who is sensitive to the problems and opportunities facing all Americans. I …
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Statement Announcing the Middle East Peace Conference ID 3519 Date 10/18/1991 I am extremely pleased that Secretary of State Baker and Foreign Minister Pankin have announced that the United States and the Soviet Union are issuing invitations to a Middle East peace conference in Madrid beginning on October 30. I myself plan to be there to help open this historic gathering, one with the potential to bring true peace and security to the peoples of the area. As the invitation makes clear, the objective of the …
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Message to the Congress on the Determination Not To Impose Sanctions Against Mexico Under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ID 3525 Date 10/21/1991 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1978), I am reporting to you that on August 22, 1991, the Secretary of Commerce reported to me that the country of Mexico has been under a court-ordered embargo since February 22, …
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The President's News Conference ID 3542 Date 10/25/1991 The President. Well, I have a brief statement, and then I'll be glad to take a few questions. After extraordinary debate and negotiation, we have reached an agreement with Senate Republican and Democratic leaders on a civil rights bill that would be a source of pride for all Americans. It does not resort to quotas, and it strengthens the cause of equality in the workplace. Both the administration and the Congress can present this legislation to the …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Frank H. Murkowski ID 3730 Date 12/11/1991 Frank, thank you, and good luck. Thank you for that very nice welcome. To you all assembled, my thanks to you. And, Nancy, Barbara and I send our very best wishes, not just for the holiday season but for what's over the horizon for you and that wonderful family. And let me just say good morning, early morning, or breakfast time, to our supporters joining us through the magic of television, all Frank's friends up there …
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Teleconference Remarks to the 1991 Congress of Cities ID 3748 Date 12/13/1991 The President. Thank you, Commissioner Hood. And I understand you're the incoming president of the wonderful organization, the National League of Cities. Thank you for inviting me to be with you. To President Sidney Barthelemy, the Mayor of one of my favorite cities, New Orleans, welcome to you, sir. I look forward to your help, most of all, officials who have enriched our cities and helped our cities enrich America; I greet all …
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Proclamation 6392 -- Bicentennial of the District of Columbia Month, 1991 ID 3750 Date 12/13/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Although it encompasses just 10 square miles, the District of Columbia contains a vast wealth of history and culture -- a legacy that befits our Nation's Capital. This year, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of our remarkable Federal city. Conceived by the Framers of our Constitution, who provided for the establishment of a special district to …
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Letter Accepting the Resignation of Samuel K. Skinner as Secretary of Transportation ID 3754 Date 12/13/1991 Dear Sam: I regret that the Department of Transportation will no longer have the benefit of your dynamic leadership, but I am delighted that you have agreed to continue to serve in my Administration as Chief of Staff. Your hard work as Secretary of Transportation has produced a long list of remarkable accomplishments. You developed a comprehensive statement of National Transportation Policy, which …
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Remarks on Signing the Year of Thanksgiving for the Blessings of Liberty. Proclamation in Orange County, Virginia ID 3755 Date 12/16/1991 Thank you all very, very much. And it is a pleasure to be with you on this beautiful Virginia day. Let me first thank Mr. Robert Bass and Mr. Jack Walter of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for hosting this event. And we are fortunate to have the Secretary of the Interior with us, Manuel Lujan. I understand Virginia's two great Senators are here: John Warner, …
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Interview With Linda Yu of WLS - TV in Chicago, Illinois ID 3764 Date 12/17/1991 The Economy Q. My name's Linda Yu. You've acknowledged that as President you've got to take the heat for this economy, and people are blaming you for not doing something about it. Besides speeding up the spending of .9 billion in Federal money for programs, what specifically are you going to suggest can be done for the economy, that the President can do without concurrence by the Congress? The President. Well, .7 billion is …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Foreign Minister David Levi of Israel ID 3771 Date 12/17/1991 The President met today for approximately 20 minutes in the Oval Office with Israeli Foreign Minister David Levi. Their discussion centered mainly on the United Nations General Assembly's revocation of the ``Zionism is racism'' determination and on the Middle East peace process. The President expressed his satisfaction with the repeal, calling it a responsible action on the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Prime Minister Anan Panyarachun of Thailand ID 3772 Date 12/17/1991 The President met with Thai Prime Minister Anan Panyarachun in the Oval Office and then hosted a working lunch. They discussed bilateral trade issues, developments in the fight against narcotics trafficking, and key regional issues including implementation of the Cambodia settlement agreement and Burma. The President stated his expectation that U.S. concerns on patents …
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Proclamation 6386 -- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 1991 ID 3688 Date 11/29/1991 By The President of the United States of America A Proclamation At 7:55 a.m. on December 7, 1941, air and naval forces of Imperial Japan launched a surprise attack against United States military installations at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans were dead or missing after the attack, including 68 civilians. Another 1,178 people lay wounded. Two U.S. battleships were destroyed; another six were severely …
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Remarks to Tropicana Employees in Bradenton, Florida ID 3693 Date 12/03/1991 Thank you, Feng, and thank you, Alton, and all of you. I'm sure you all were dunned for your participation in that present. But it's a beauty. And I see the medical department RN's instructing me to say hello to Barbara Bush, which I will be happy -- and she will be thrilled to see this, I'll tell you. And thank you all for the warm welcome. And Barry Brinson, thanks for the introduction. And I'm just pleased to be with you all. …
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Statement on Signing the Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project Act ID 3703 Date 12/04/1991 Today I am signing into law H.R. 3394, the ``Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Project Act.'' This bill extends the duration of, and expands the number of tribes participating in, a demonstration project under which tribes plan, consolidate, conduct, and administer certain programs, services, and functions previously provided by the Department of the Interior. This demonstration project has been an …
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Memorandum on Trade With the Republic of Poland ID 3716 Date 12/06/1991 Presidential Determination No. 92 - 8 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Eligibility of the Republic of Poland to be Furnished Defense Articles and Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act. Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 503(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2311(a)), and section 3(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. …
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Statement on Signing Legislation To Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Native American Cultural Center ID 3724 Date 12/09/1991 Today I am signing into law H.R. 3370, an Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a study and make recommendations to the Congress regarding the feasibility of establishing a Native American cultural center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I am signing this bill notwithstanding a provision that purports to require the Secretary of the Interior to report the results …
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Remarks on Environmental Policy ID 3873 Date 01/23/1992 The President. Let me just say that I've had an upbeat and very impressive briefing from Administrator Bill Reilly, from Secretary Watkins, and from Chairman Mike Deland on some of our ongoing efforts to protect America's precious environment. The budget that I will release next week I think demonstrates our continuing commitment to the environment in a way that is consistent with efforts to create economic growth and to preserve and create jobs. In …
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Remarks to the Young Astronaut Council and a Teleconference With the Crew of Space Shuttle Discovery
Remarks to the Young Astronaut Council and a Teleconference With the Crew of Space Shuttle Discovery ID 3875 Date 01/24/1992 The President. Thank you all very much. Please be seated, and thanks for that warm welcome. The Vice President and I are just delighted to be with you. And of course, I might say I'm so proud of the leadership that the Vice President is giving in this all-out effort to support the space program, strengthen it, build on it. And this is a great day. Let me say to Wendell Butler, the …
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Nomination of Fred T. Goldberg, Jr., To Be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy ID 3880 Date 01/24/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Fred T. Goldberg, Jr., of Missouri, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy. He would succeed Kenneth W. Gideon. Since 1989 Mr. Goldberg has served as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service at the Department of the Treasury in Washington, DC. Prior to this, Mr. Goldberg served as a partner with the law firm of …
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Presidential Determination No. 92 - 11 -- Memorandum on Export-Import Bank Services for Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia ID 3885 Date 01/28/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination under Subsection 2(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as Amended -- Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia Pursuant to subsection 2(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(2)(D)(i)), I determine that it is in the national interest for the …
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Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union ID 3886 Date 01/28/1992 Mr. Speaker and Mr. President, distinguished Members of Congress, honored guests, and fellow citizens: Thank you very much for that warm reception. You know, with the big buildup this address has had, I wanted to make sure it would be a big hit, but I couldn't convince Barbara to deliver it for me. [Laughter] I see the Speaker and the Vice President are laughing. They saw what I did in Japan, and they're just …