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Presidential Determination No. 92 - 45 -- Memorandum on Extension of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act ID 4733 Date 08/28/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury Subject: Extension of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95 - 223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), and a previous determination made by me on September 13, 1991 (56 FR 48415), the exercise of …
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White House Statement on Additional Disaster Relief for Florida ID 4740 Date 09/01/1992 The President today announced that he has amended his August 24, 1992, declaration of a major disaster in the State of Florida to waive State and local cost sharing requirements, where permitted to do so by law, and to allow reimbursement of 100 percent of eligible public assistance costs exceeding per capita. This additional relief provided by the President is consistent with a request made by Gov. Lawton Chiles. It …
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Teleconference Remarks to the America 2000 Satellite Town Meeting ID 4744 Date 09/01/1992 The President. Lamar, I'm here. Secretary Alexander. Well, terrific. The President. Delighted to be here. And I'm delighted you're willing to take this phone call from this very interested participant from the White House. Secretary Alexander. We're honored that you'd take the time to call. We know you've had a very busy day. The President. Well, let me just make a couple of comments butting into this wonderful …
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Remarks at the North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville ID 4760 Date 09/05/1992 The President. Thank you all very much. Thank you so much. Listen, even the rain can't ruin a great festival like this. This is wonderful, and Barbara and I are thrilled to be here. We have great respect for your Governor, Jim Martin. What a superb job he's done for this State and, indeed, for our country. And may I salute Congressman Taylor, who I understood was going to say a few words; Congressman Cass Ballenger. If …
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White House Statement on Additional Disaster Relief for Louisiana ID 4762 Date 09/05/1992 The President today announced that he has amended his August 26, 1992, declaration of a major disaster in the State of Louisiana to waive State and local cost sharing requirements, where permitted to do so by law, and to allow reimbursement of 100 percent of eligible public assistance costs exceeding per capita. This additional relief provided by the President is consistent with a request made by Governor Edwin …
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Remarks Prior to a Redbirds Baseball Game in Louisville, Kentucky ID 4763 Date 09/06/1992 Thank you all. What a wonderful holiday welcome. We've got to see a ball game now. Thank you very much. May I just first say what a privilege and thrill it is for Barbara and me to be here. I want to thank Stan for the introduction. I've just been in one of the dugouts talking to the Redbirds, and I also salute the Indianapolis ball club here today. We've going to treat them very kindly. Aren't we, you guys? But may I …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Trade With Canada ID 4992 Date 10/23/1992 Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 103 of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 (Public Law 100 - 449), I am pleased to submit the attached report and related documents pertaining to an action to amend Annex 301.2, which pertains to rules of origin. Sincerely, George Bush Note: Identical letters were sent to Dan Rostenkowski, chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means, …
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Statement on Signing the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ID 4995 Date 10/24/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 776, the ``Energy Policy Act of 1992.'' My action today will place America upon a clear path toward a more prosperous, energy efficient, environmentally sensitive, and economically secure future. Soon after I took office I directed the Secretary of Energy, Admiral James Watkins, to prepare a comprehensive and balanced National Energy Strategy (NES) in recognition of the vital importance of energy to …
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Statement on Signing the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act ID 4997 Date 10/24/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 4844, the ``Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act.'' This Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a detailed report on alternatives for restoring the important Elwha River ecosystem and fisheries in the State of Washington. The ecosystem includes resources inside one of our Nation's premier assets, the Olympic National Park. I wish to express, …
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Statement on Signing the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992 ID 4999 Date 10/24/1992 It gives me great pleasure to sign into law S. 2322, the ``Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992.'' Our Nation provides compensation payments to service-disabled veterans and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits to the survivors of those who die as a result of military service to our country. My Administration is committed to ensuring that these payments keep …
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Statement on Signing the FREEDOM Support Act ID 5000 Date 10/24/1992 Today I have signed into law S. 2532, the ``FREEDOM Support Act.'' This historic legislation authorizes a range of programs to support free market and democratic reforms being undertaken in Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, and the other states of the former Soviet Union. In particular, the bill endorses the billion increase in the U.S. share of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and authorizes 0 million in U.S. bilateral assistance. In …
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Remarks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Detroit, Michigan ID 5001 Date 10/25/1992 Thank you, Chief Vaughn, and all of you. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. I'm just delighted to be here. Thank you, Chief Vaughn, the president, for that kind introduction. And may I salute Steve Harris, who I understand is the incoming leader of this most distinguished group. I don't know where you get that enthusiasm. I fell asleep in the 9th inning, and I'm sure some of you stayed up until …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Additional Humanitarian Aid for Somalia ID 4676 Date 08/14/1992 The growing suffering and mass death by starvation in Somalia is a major human tragedy. The United States Government and other international donors have already made significant contributions to alleviate this manmade famine. Because armed bands are stealing and hoarding food as well as attacking international relief workers, the primary challenge that the international community faces is the delivery …
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Appointment of C. Dean McGrath, Jr., as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Staff Secretary
Appointment of C. Dean McGrath, Jr., as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Staff Secretary ID 4685 Date 08/17/1992 The President today announced the appointment of C. Dean McGrath, Jr., as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Staff Secretary. Since 1991, Mr. McGrath has served as Counsel to the Director and General Counsel of the Peace Corps of the United States. Previously, Mr. McGrath served as the Acting General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Associate General Counsel at the …
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Remarks to the Republican National Committee in Houston ID 4695 Date 08/21/1992 I think the Republican National Committee, under Rich Bond and Jeanie Austin's leadership, put on the best convention that we've ever had. It was first-class. Bill Harris was to be here. But Craig Fuller and so many others were intimately involved in all of this. It was a complex organizing job. It was done in a wonderfully imaginative way. I think that the convention gives us now a great lift as we take the battle to the …
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Remarks at the Pride in Alabama Rally in Hoover, Alabama ID 4699 Date 08/22/1992 The President. Roll up your sleeves; we're going to work. Thank you very much. Thank you very, very much. Thank you so very much for that welcome. I reminded them over in a little rainstorm in a rally in Georgia of a country song, ``If you're going to see a rainbow, you've got to stand a little rain.'' And you've sure done it. Thank you. We are going to have a rainbow. We are going to win this election for the American people. …
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Remarks to the Chamber of Commerce in Ansonia, Connecticut ID 4705 Date 08/24/1992 The President. Thank you very, very much. Michael, thank you and all the others at the Chamber. Thank you for that introduction. Let me just explain what Michael was talking about. There has been this hurricane down in Florida, and so we leave right from here to go down to Newark, take the plane, and head on down to look at that damage and express our concerns to the people there. But I am just delighted to be here. A warm …
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Nomination of Randall Harvey Erben To Be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ID 4712 Date 08/24/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Randall Harvey Erben, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Community Planning and Development. He would succeed Skirma Anna Kondratas. Currently Mr. Erben serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Prior to …
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Remarks at Olympic Flag Jam '92 in Atlanta, Georgia ID 4812 Date 09/17/1992 Thank you all very much. Bill Hybl, thank you for that introduction; and to Lieutenant Governor Pierre Howard and Ambassador Andy Young and Robert Holder, IOC member Anita DeFrantz; entertainers, special entertainers, Dick Clark and Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight; and of course, Billy Payne, a Bulldog on the field, a bulldog for these Olympics. Sir, I salute you for what you've done for Atlanta and all America. You know, it's been …
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Designation of Charles R. Hilty as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Agriculture ID 4823 Date 09/21/1992 The President today designated Charles R. Hilty, of Ohio, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Administration, as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Agriculture. He will serve in these positions concurrently. This is a new position. Currently Mr. Hilty serves as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Administration. Prior to this he served as Associate Deputy Secretary of …
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Presidential Determination No. 92 - 47 -- Memorandum on Action in Support of Peacekeeping Operations in Nagorno-Karabakh ID 4838 Date 09/24/1992 Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense Subject: Drawdown of Commodities and Services from the Inventory and Resources of the Department of Defense to Assist Peacekeeping Operations in Nagorno-Karabakh Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2348a(c)(2) (the …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations ID 4843 Date 09/25/1992 To the Congress of the United States: 1. On September 30, 1990, in Executive Order No. 12730, I declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.) to deal with the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States caused by the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 …
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Nomination of William Lucas To Be Director of Community Relations Service at the Department of Justice ID 4850 Date 09/25/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate William Lucas, of Michigan, to be Director of Community Relations Service at the U.S. Department of Justice, for a term of 4 years. He would succeed Grace Flores-Hughes. Since 1989, Mr. Lucas has served as Director of the Office of Liaison Services at the Department of Justice. From 1988 to 1989, Mr. Lucas served as an …
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Remarks Prior to Discussions With Ambassador Souheil Chammas of the Lebanese Peace Delegation ID 5123 Date 12/17/1992 The President. Welcome, and my respects to people at home. And we're just delighted you're here at the White House. I think it's proper and fitting, and I'm very pleased you're here. Q. Are you happy with the way these talks are going, Mr. President? The President. You can answer, sure. Ambassador Chammas. Maybe we would have wished that the peace talks go ahead at a larger pace. But I take …
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Remarks Following Discussions With European Community Leaders ID 5127 Date 12/18/1992 Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to these semiannual consultations with the European Community. And the frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital importance for the world trading system, for our own economic well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world. And this morning we covered a broad agenda reflecting the many interests …
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Recess Appointment of Stephen T. Hart as an Assistant Secretary of Transportation ID 5144 Date 12/30/1992 The President has recess-appointed Stephen T. Hart, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Public Affairs. He would succeed Marion Clifton Blakey. Currently Mr. Hart serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Industry Affairs and Public Liaison at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Prior to this he served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Recognition of the Czech and Slovak Republics ID 5145 Date 01/01/1993 The President today recognized the new Czech and Slovak Republics and offered to establish full diplomatic relations. In an exchange of letters, Czech Prime Minister Klaus and Slovak Prime Minister Meciar welcomed U.S. recognition and accepted our offer of full diplomatic relations. Both leaders provided assurances that the new states will fulfill the obligations and commitments of the former …
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Appendix C -- Checklist of White House Press Releases ID 5148 Date 12/31/1992 The following list contains releases of the Office of the Press Secretary which are not included in this book. Released January 4 Fact sheet: U.S.-Asia environmental partnership Released January 6 Advance text: Remarks at the American and Korean Chambers of Commerce luncheon in Seoul Released January 8 Transcript: Press briefing on the President's meetings in Japan -- by Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National …
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Appendix D -- Acts Approved by the President ID 5149 Date 12/31/1992 H.R. 4095 / Public Law 102 - 244 To increase the number of weeks for which benefits are payable under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991, and for other purposes Approved February 14 H.R. 1989 / Public Law 102 - 245 American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 Approved February 18 S. 1415 / Public Law 102 - 246 To provide for additional membership on the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, and for other purposes Approved …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Report of the Commodity Credit Corporation ID 5165 Date 01/11/1993 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the provisions of section 13, Public Law 806, 80th Congress (15 U.S.C. 714k), I transmit herewith the report of the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal year 1989. Sincerely, George Bush Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Dan Quayle, President of the …