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Nomination of Kathleen M. Harrington To Be an Assistant Secretary of Labor ID 171 Date 03/13/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kathleen M. Harrington to be Assistant Secretary of Labor (Congressional Affairs). She would succeed Francis J. Duggan. Since 1988 Ms. Harrington has been Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs at the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior to this she was director of the office of Elizabeth Dole for the Robert Dole for President campaign, 1987 - 1988. …
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Statement on the Sudanese Civil War ID 174 Date 03/13/1989 Sunday, March 12, was the National Day of Concern for Sudan. It was organized by groups of Americans who are deeply distressed about the continuing human tragedy in Sudan. I want to add my support to this demonstration of concern for the Sudanese victims of war and starvation. A month ago, Secretary of State Baker appealed to the warring parties to adopt a cease-fire, facilitate delivery of relief to those in need, and move the conflict to the …
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Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Edward J. Derwinski as Secretary of Veterans Affairs ID 179 Date 03/15/1989 Thank you all. Mr. Vice President and members of the President's Cabinet that are here; distinguished Members of the Senate and the House; and service Secretaries; and I see at least one member of the Joint Chiefs, General Vuono there, and distinguished guests over here, including Bill Mauldin: I'm just delighted to be here to salute Ed Derwinski, he with his family -- Bonnie, Maureen, and …
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The President's News Conference ID 189 Date 03/17/1989 The President. -- have my green tie when I climb off. How are you guys? Japan-U.S. Jet Fighter Q. Do you think you're going to approve the FSX? The President. No decision on that yet. Q. But do you think that it -- is it a hard decision for you to make? Very complicated? The President. Well, it's a good one to be sure you listen carefully to all sides of it, and that's what we were doing. We had a meeting on it just the other day, and I may have …
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Nomination of Kate Leader Moore To Be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation ID 190 Date 03/17/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kate Leader Moore to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation (Budget and Programs). She would succeed Janet Hale. Since January 1989 Miss Moore has been a policy consultant in the Office of Policy Development of the Executive Office of the President. Prior to this she was deputy director for planning in the office of policy development for the office …
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Statement on Meeting With Prime Minister Charles Haughey of Ireland ID 203 Date 03/17/1989 There are many excellent reasons for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Traditionally this happy occasion provides a special opportunity to spotlight the Irish heritage in America and to affirm the ties of kinship and values which the American and Irish people share. On this St. Patrick's Day, 1989, we again pay tribute to the warm relationship between Ireland and America. We are honored to welcome to the White House the …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With the State Legislators Working Group ID 205 Date 03/20/1989 The President. Well, let me just say in the beginning here I'm delighted to see all of you here -- forerunner of things to come in the electoral process -- because we do have to shift gears and look ahead to redistricting and to all the political process that you've participated in and in which you have been leaders. And so, we don't want to neglect anything that has to do with building our numbers. …
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Nomination of Daphne Wood Murray To Be Director of the Institute of Museum Services ID 211 Date 03/21/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Daphne Wood Murray to be Director of the Institute of Museum Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. She would succeed Lois Burke Shepard. Since 1987 Ms. Murray has been director of development for the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Texas, and held various positions with the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, 1982 to …
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Nomination of John E. Robson To Be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury ID 81 Date 02/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John E. Robson to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. He would succeed M. Peter McPherson. Since 1986 Mr. Robson has been dean and professor of management, school of business administration, at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Prior to this he was a member of the U.S. Aviation Safety Commission, 1987 - 1988. He was president and chief executive officer for G.D. …
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The President's News Conference in Tokyo ID 83 Date 02/24/1989 The President. I've got to get a ruling on whether this is a -- this is not a photo op. This is what we call a press availability, and I'll be glad to take two or three questions -- not many because we're late. But let me make a little comment, if I might, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]. And then I'll be glad to take questions. This has been a very moving day in a lot of ways, and I simply want to thank our Japanese hosts, who …
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Remarks at Chongmenwen Christian Church in Beijing ID 86 Date 02/26/1989 Pastor Kan and Pastor Shi and Pastor Yin, thank you, and thank this congregation for your generosity. You have met Barbara, but I want you to meet the Secretary of State of the United States. He and Barbara and I are members of the same church in Houston, Texas, in the United States. Jim Baker here, our Secretary of State. It is a special pleasure for Barbara and me to return to this special place of worship. We have so many fond …
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Remarks to American Embassy Employees in Beijing ID 87 Date 02/26/1989 Well, I want to thank Secretary [of State] Baker for that warm introduction and, on his behalf and mine and Barbara's and all those traveling with us, express our gratitude to each and every one of you in the Embassy. I'm proud to be greeted by the marines, proud to have been greeted before them by several of our Chinese friends, coworkers that worked with Barbara and me right in this very house. You know, there's something about seeing …
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Nomination of Douglas P. Mulholland To Be an Assistant Secretary of State ID 100 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Douglas P. Mulholland to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research). He would succeed Morton I. Abramowitz. Since 1988 Mr. Mulholland has served as an analyst for domestic policy and research for the George Bush for President Committee. Between 1956 and 1979, he was employed by the Central Intelligence Agency serving in various …
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Nomination of James O. Mason To Be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services ID 103 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate James O. Mason to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (Health). He would succeed Robert E. Windom. Since 1983 Dr. Mason has been the Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, and administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1983 to present. He was executive director of the …
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Nomination of Jewel S. Lafontant To Be United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs ID 108 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jewel S. Lafontant to be United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs and Ambassador at Large while serving in this position. She would succeed Jonathan Moore. Mrs. Lafontant has been a senior partner with the corporate and labor law firm of Vedder, Price, Kaufman Kammholz in Chicago, IL. From 1973 to 1975, she was Deputy Solicitor General of …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Review of Management Practices at the Department of Defense ID 109 Date 03/01/1989 The President has directed the Department of Defense to undertake a review of management practices throughout the Department. Together with this defense management review, the President has requested a plan which will accomplish full implementation of the Packard commission recommendations and realize substantial improvements in the acquisition process and in defense management …
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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 111 Date 03/01/1989 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. At this early point in my Administration, let me first reconfirm that the United States has a fundamental interest in assisting the people of Cyprus in …
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Remarks at the Annual Conference of the Veterans of Foreign Wars ID 118 Date 03/06/1989 Well, thank you very much, Larry. I remember when Larry Rivers first took over. I was Vice President -- came in to greet me. I wasn't sure he knew what he was getting into. But he's holding up real well -- [laughter] -- and doing a first-class job, and you're lucky to have this dynamic young man as your leader. You know, it's a pleasure to be here. I also want to express my best wishes to a real institution of the VFW; …
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Message on the Observance of St. Patrick's Day, 1989 ID 119 Date 03/06/1989 It is a pleasure to send greetings to everyone celebrating this St. Patrick's Day. The feast of the Apostle of Ireland occupies a special place on our calendar because it is a fitting time to celebrate the vibrant heritage of millions of Irish Americans, as well as the many contributions they have made to our country. Among the first of immigrant groups, the Irish overcame poverty and prejudice to become productive members of the …
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Nomination of Eddie F. Brown To Be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior ID 310 Date 04/13/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Eddie F. Brown to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. He would succeed Ross O. Swimmer. Since 1987 Dr. Brown has been director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to this he was director of community affairs and associate professor for Arizona State University in the office of the vice president of …
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Nomination of Martin Lewis Allday To Be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior ID 311 Date 04/13/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Martin Lewis Allday to be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. He would succeed Ralph W. Tarr. From 1959 to 1988, Mr. Allday has been with the law firm of Lynch, Chappell, Allday and Alsup in Midland, TX, and a managing partner, 1971 - 1983. Mr. Allday graduated from the University of Texas Law School at Austin (J.D., 1951). He served in …
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White House Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement ID 317 Date 04/14/1989 In March 1989 the President, the Speaker of the House, the majority leaders of the Senate and House, the Republican leaders of the Senate and House, joined by the chairmen and ranking Republican members of the Appropriations, Ways and Means, Finance, and Budget Committees, and by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Chief of Staff to the President, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, concurred in a …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Agricultural Journalists ID 329 Date 04/18/1989 The President. Thank you, Clayton Yeutter, our distinguished Secretary of Agriculture. And, Gary, thank you for monitoring us here and, Brenda, thank you for those words of welcome. You know, American farmers got good news at the GATT [General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade] agricultural talks in Geneva a couple of weeks ago. G-A-T-T, known as GATT, was set up to provide these international rules of trade. And …
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Remarks Following Discussions With King Hussein I of Jordan ID 334 Date 04/19/1989 The President. Well, I've had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan. The relationship between Jordan and the United States has deep roots; it's founded on a commonality of interests and mutual respect. And it is in this spirit that His Majesty and I reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the search for Arab-Israeli peace. We talked also …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Transmitting the Report on Activities of United Nations Member Countries ID 338 Date 04/20/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to title V, section 527 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1989, as contained in Public Law 100 - 461, I am transmitting herewith the report on the activities of countries within the United Nations and its specialized agencies. …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Assassination of Lieutenant Colonel James N. Rowe in the Philippines ID 343 Date 04/21/1989 This was a cowardly and heinous act. Colonel Rowe was in the Philippines to help the Filipino people in their efforts to defend democracy. We will work closely with the Filipino Government in their efforts to track down and bring to justice those responsible for this assassination. The U.S. Government support for Philippine democracy is unshaken. As President Bush has …
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Remarks on Signing the Law Day, U.S.A., Proclamation ID 344 Date 04/21/1989 Well, let me welcome Senator Thurmond and Congressman Jack Brooks, representing the Judiciary Committees on the Hill, and Bob Raven, the president of the ABA, American Bar Association. For more than 30 years, Presidents have designated May 1st Law Day, and I'm honored to continue that tradition. On that day, we celebrate the American legal system's vital role in helping to maintain the balance between freedom and order, the …
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Designation of James J. Carey as Acting Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission ID 345 Date 04/21/1989 The President today designated James J. Carey to be Acting Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. He would succeed Elaine L. Chao. Since 1981 Mr. Carey has been Federal Maritime Commissioner, and Vice Chairman since 1983. Prior to this, he was an international business development manager for Telemedia, Inc., in Chicago, IL, and a management consultant for Telemedia, Inc., and Coordinated …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Soviet Policy in Central America ID 276 Date 04/05/1989 We listened carefully to what President Gorbachev had to say in Havana yesterday. While his words about not exporting revolution are welcomed, they are not matched by deeds which would give those words credence. Today we call upon the Soviets to cut off their half-billion-dollar annual military aid to Nicaragua. The Soviets continue to pour arms into Nicaragua, a country whose army is already larger than those …
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Message to the Congress Reporting on the Economic Sanctions Against Panama ID 281 Date 04/06/1989 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report of October 14, 1988, 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 …