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Remarks to the National Baptist Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana ID 889 Date 09/08/1989 Now, what do you think of a man like Reverend Jemison who would make you come on after that beautiful music by Earl Taylor? [Laughter] Not only were his remarks deeply appreciated, but, Earl, wherever you've gone to -- here he is over here -- what magnificent joy, what magnificent music! Thank you very much. To Reverend Jemison and Reverend Clark and Reverend Richardson; my friend, Dr. Ben Hooks, behind me here; and …
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Nomination of Christopher T. Cross To Be an Assistant Secretary of Education ID 937 Date 09/20/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Christopher T. Cross to be Assistant Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement at the Department of Education. He would succeed Patricia Mayes Hines. Since 1989 Mr. Cross has served as vice chairman of Macro Systems, Inc., in Silver Spring, MD. Prior to this, he served as a visiting fellow at the Center for Excellence in Government, 1988 - …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Reporting on the Cyprus Conflict ID 942 Date 09/22/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) In accordance with Public Law 95 - 384, I am submitting to you this bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question. I am pleased to note that the negotiating process under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary General is continuing. The last meeting between …
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Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Luncheon in East Brunswick, New Jersey ID 943 Date 09/22/1989 Thank you, Governor and Mrs. Kean and Congressman and Mrs. Courter -- soon-to-be Governor Courter -- and other superb Members of the congressional delegation. I hope they were introduced. But they're all friends -- Dean Gallo and Marge Roukema and Chris Smith, Mattie Rinaldo, Jim Saxton. Delighted to be with them. We rode up together on Air Force One, and they got me all fired up about Jim and the …
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Statement on the Death of Irving Berlin ID 946 Date 09/23/1989 I was saddened to hear of the death of Irving Berlin. Very few composers have come to touch the soul of a nation, reflecting its spirit and traditions. Mr. Berlin ranks among such composers, having become a living legend in his own lifetime. His love of country and fellow man, so vividly demonstrated in his songs, were characteristics which we all admired and which will be part of his legacy. His songs, such as ``God Bless America'' and ``White …
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Appointment of Robert J. Portman as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs ID 951 Date 09/25/1989 The President today announced the appointment of Robert J. Portman as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. He would succeed Gordon Wheeler. Since 1989 Mr. Portman has served as Associate Counsel to the President. Prior to this, he served as an attorney in the law firm of Graydon, Head and Ritchey in Cincinnati, OH, 1986 - 1989; and an attorney with the law firm of …
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Appointment of Constance Bastine Harriman as a Member of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission ID 952 Date 09/25/1989 The President today announced his intention to appoint Constance Bastine Harriman as a Commissioner of the United States Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. She would succeed Becky Norton Dunlop. Since 1989 Ms. Harriman has served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC. Prior to this, she served as …
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Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group ID 958 Date 09/27/1989 Thank you all very much. Thank you. And thanks especially to my good friend, our Secretary of the Treasury, Nick Brady. And thank you, Nick, for your outstanding economic leadership. Chairman Lee and President Conable, Mr. Camdessus, it really is a pleasure for me to be here and to welcome you all to Washington, DC. And it's a special privilege for me to be here in the …
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Continuation of James Bert Thomas, Jr., as Inspector General of the Department of Education ID 963 Date 09/27/1989 The President today announced that James Bert Thomas, Jr., will continue to serve as Inspector General for the Department of Education. Since 1980 Mr. Thomas has served as the Inspector General for the Department of Education. Prior to this, he served as the Director of the Bureau of Accounts at the Interstate Commerce Commission, 1977 - 1980; Inspector General at the United States Department …
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Remarks to Participants in the Secondary School Recognition Program ID 972 Date 09/28/1989 Thank you, Mr. Secretary, and thank you especially for your key role in this educational summit. And to all of you, our special guests, welcome to the White House. Let me first wish a happy birthday to the executive director of the Council for American Private Education, Joyce McCray, who is here someplace. And we have here today the proud representatives of 218 secondary schools -- America's best. And some are …
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Remarks Congratulating the Trumbull Nationals on Winning the Little League World Championship ID 1030 Date 10/10/1989 Welcome to the White House. First, to our distinguished Members of Congress here -- Congressman Shays and Congressmen Kennelly, Rowland, Morrison -- thank you all for coming, and to Mrs. Vance and Dr. Hale and Mr. Talbott, Mr. DelVecchio, Coach Galla, and whoever is left out there -- [laughter] -- Little League players and fellow fans. And a special hello to our new Executive Director of …
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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Francesco Cossiga of Italy ID 1031 Date 10/11/1989 President Bush. Mr. President and distinguished members of the Italian delegation, good morning, and a warm, hearty welcome to the White House. Mr. President, when your visit was being planned, I suggested we invite a few friends of Italy to greet you. Well, we discovered that finding friends of Italy here in America is like finding fine art in Florence or canals in Venice: they're all around us. And Barbara …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Senators David L. Boren and William S. Cohen Concerning Panama ID 1033 Date 10/11/1989 The President invited Senators Boren and Cohen to the White House this morning for a conversation about the events of the last week in Panama. The President has the highest respect for the judgment and integrity of the chairman and the vice chairman and wanted to take this occasion to reaffirm the close working relationship with Senators Boren and …
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Continuation of Joel Edward Haggard as United States Representative to the Columbia River Interstate Compact ID 1054 Date 10/17/1989 The President today announced that Joel Edward Haggard will continue to serve as the United States Representative to the Columbia River Interstate Compact. Since 1985 Mr. Haggard has served as an attorney and sole practitioner in Seattle, WA. Prior to this, he served as a partner with the law firm of Haggard, Tousley and Brain, 1978 - 1984; sole practitioner, 1977; partner …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Political Reform in Hungary ID 1063 Date 10/19/1989 Yesterday the Hungarian Parliament passed a series of constitutional amendments that mark a further dramatic step toward democratic change. These amendments provide for free and open elections and guarantee the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship enshrined in our own Bill of Rights. Indeed, Hungarian legislators and scholars visited the United States several times to study the American Constitution and Bill …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the Economic Sanctions Against Panama ID 1064 Date 10/19/1989 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of April 6, 1989, concerning the national emergency with respect to Panama that was declared in Executive Order No. 12635 of April 8, 1988. This report is submitted pursuant to section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the International …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting an Alternative Sequester Report for the Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 1990 ID 1067 Date 10/19/1989 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 252(c)(2)(C)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, I hereby transmit an alternative sequester report for the Department of Defense, as recommended by the Secretary of Defense, for Fiscal Year 1990, together with a proposed joint resolution that provides for …
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Exchange With Reporters During a Tour of the Earthquake Damage in Oakland, California ID 1068 Date 10/20/1989 Q. Mr. President, what's your impression? The President. Well, I'm deeply moved by this, deeply moved by it -- sad in some ways, and yet very stimulated by the team effort. You heard from the Congressmen, from the Governor, from Senator Wilson, from the mayor. And then you start talking to the local officials, the police officials and the sheriff's department, and the Red Cross. God bless the …
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Nomination of Keith Leveret Wauchope To Be United States Ambassador to Gabon and to Sao Tome and Principe ID 992 Date 10/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Keith Leveret Wauchope to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. …
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Nomination of Leon Snead To Be Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture ID 994 Date 10/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Leon Snead to be Inspector General at the Department of Agriculture. He would succeed Robert W. Beuley. Since 1988 Mr. Snead has served as the Acting Inspector General at the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he was the Deputy Inspector General at the Department of Agriculture, 1986 - 1988, and the Assistant Inspector …
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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of Mexico ID 998 Date 10/03/1989 President Bush. President Salinas and Mrs. Salinas, Secretaries Solana and Baker, Ambassadors Petricioli and Negroponte, and members of the delegation and friends, less than 1 year ago, sir, we met in Houston, Texas, as two Presidents-elect and began to focus on what for each of us is a major Presidential responsibility: defining and enhancing the U.S.-Mexican relationship. Mr. President, you and I …
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Remarks During a Meeting With President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of Mexico ID 999 Date 10/03/1989 All of you from Mexico City and elsewhere, welcome! Well, I normally don't say anything at a photo opportunity. But I just can't tell you how pleased we are to have the President of Mexico here in the White House, what an honor it was to have him and Mrs. Salinas up at Camp David for what was almost a family evening. But this is a very important visit for the United States. I hope you feel welcome; we want …
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Nomination of Hilda Gay Legg To Be Alternate Federal Cochairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission ID 1004 Date 10/03/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Hilda Gay Legg to be Alternate Federal Cochairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission. She would succeed Jacqueline L. Phillips. Since 1988 Mrs. Legg has served as an instructor of sociology and social work at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY. Prior to this, she served as director of admissions at Lindsey Wilson …
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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of Mexico ID 1007 Date 10/03/1989 President Bush. To President and Mrs. Salinas and honored guests and ladies and gentlemen, Barbara and I are just delighted to welcome you to the White House. Your country, sir, has often extended to us that kindness for which Mexico is so famous. And tonight, we are honored to have you both here. We first met last November, sir, in Houston, Texas. We met, if I might add this personal note, the day after …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Meeting With President George Vassiliou of Cyprus ID 1010 Date 10/04/1989 The President met this afternoon with Cypriot President George Vassiliou. The two leaders discussed a number of issues relating to efforts to bring a peaceful solution to the Cyprus dispute. The President reaffirmed our support for the negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations and expressed his hope that the talks will be resumed at the earliest possible date. The …
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Remarks on Signing the German-American Day Proclamation ID 1012 Date 10/05/1989 Well, a thousand apologies for keeping you waiting. But you can't say we didn't provide you with a little good music. And welcome to the White House. A special welcome to Dr. Suessmuth and Ms. Geiger and the other Members of the German Parliament that are here today. You know, we meet as we're a part of a pivotal moment in history. The countries of Eastern Europe are in ferment, as the struggle to find freedom has entered a new …
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Nomination of Michael Bruce Donley To Be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force ID 1019 Date 10/05/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael Bruce Donley to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management. This is a new position. Since 1988 Mr. Donley has served as Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Security Council and Senior Director of the Situation Support Staff at the White House. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Defense Programs at …
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Exchange With Reporters Following the President's Hand Surgery ID 1022 Date 10/06/1989 The President. First report, all is well. Q. How do you feel? The President. Feel fine. They just did a -- went deep down into the -- near the bone, apparently. But I think the doctor felt it was a good thing to do. But it's real minor. When it's healed -- I'm out of some sports for a few days, but other than that it's fine, just fine. So, anyway -- -- Panama Q. Sir, how about Panama? Simply put, a lot of critics say you …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Hand Surgery ID 1023 Date 10/06/1989 President Bush underwent minor surgery today at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to remove a mucoid cyst of approximately one centimeter in diameter from the third digit on the middle finger of his right hand. The procedure, which started at 1:35 p.m., took approximately 25 minutes and was entirely successful. A pathological examination of the cyst is underway, but Dr. Burton Lee, the President's Physician, said …
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Remarks on Signing the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Proclamation ID 755 Date 07/28/1989 Well, thank you, George and Ann. And wasn't that music magnificent -- add to the occasion? And let me say to all of you that it's an honor to be back with the National League of Families. Earlier I was reflecting on the magnitude of what you've endured through so many years of uncertainty. And despite your burdens, you brought about a change in our nation that will never be reversed. Your organization provides us …