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Nomination of Joseph G. Schiff To Be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ID 324 Date 04/14/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Joseph G. Schiff to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Public and Indian Housing). He would succeed J. Michael Dorsey. Since 1985 Mr. Schiff has been manager of the Louisville Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Louisville, KY. Prior to this he was managing partner of Elaine Schiff …
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Continuation of Frank E. Young as Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the Department of Health and Human Services ID 325 Date 04/14/1989 The President today announced that Frank E. Young, M.D. will continue to serve as Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Young has served as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration since July 15, 1984. While Commissioner he has served as a member of the U.S. delegation to the world health assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, …
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Remarks Upon Signing the Bill Implementing the Bipartisan Accord on Central America ID 330 Date 04/18/1989 Please be seated. And distinguished leaders of the Congress here today, my thanks for joining us. Four weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central America. And by signing a bipartisan accord on Central America, we joined hands for the good of that troubled region, and by …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Situation in Lebanon ID 331 Date 04/18/1989 President Bush is deeply concerned about the growing violence in Lebanon and the escalating suffering of the Lebanese people. The President calls for all internal parties and Syria to cease shelling and to step back from confrontation. The President strongly supports efforts currently underway, such as the one by the Arab League, to bring about a cease-fire and an end to the violence. In addition, yesterday President …
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Nomination of D. Allan Bromley To Be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy ID 342 Date 04/20/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate D. Allan Bromley to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. He would succeed William R. Graham. Since 1972 Dr. Bromley has been a Henry Ford II Professor of Physics at Yale University in New Haven, CT. Since 1960 he has served in several capacities at Yale University, including chairman of the physics department, 1970 …
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Notice of the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Nicaragua ID 347 Date 04/21/1989 On May 1, 1985, by Executive Order No. 12513, President Reagan declared a national emergency to deal with the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in Nicaragua. On April 25, 1988, the President announced the continuation of that emergency beyond May 1, 1988. Because the actions and policies of the Government of Nicaragua continue to pose an …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Nicaragua ID 348 Date 04/21/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Reporting on the Economic Sanctions Against Nicaragua ID 349 Date 04/21/1989 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby report to the Congress on developments since President Reagan's last report of November 9, 1988, concerning the national emergency with respect to Nicaragua that was declared in Executive Order No. 12513 of May 1, 1985. In that order, the President prohibited: (1) all imports into the United States …
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White House Statement on the President's Meeting With Foreign Minister Sa`ud al-Faysal Al Sa`ud of Saudi Arabia ID 532 Date 06/14/1989 The President met today with Prince Sa`ud al-Faysal, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, to discuss the efforts of the Arab League to resolve the Lebanon crisis. The President welcomed the collective efforts of Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Algeria and expressed U.S. support for their mandate to pursue urgently a political process in Lebanon leading to elections, reforms, and a …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Denmark-United States Fishing Agreement ID 533 Date 06/14/1989 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 an agreement effected by exchange of notes at Washington on March 28, 1989, extending for the period of 2 years from July 1, 1989, until July 1, 1991, and amending to conform with current U.S. law, the Governing …
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Nomination of Edward T. Timperlake To Be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs ID 541 Date 06/14/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Edward T. Timperlake to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Public Affairs). This is a new position. Mr. Timperlake most recently served as director of Veterans for Bush and codirector of the national security task force on the campaign staff of Bush/Quayle '88. Prior to this he was the commanding officer of VMFA 321 …
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Nomination of Raoul L. Carroll To Be General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs ID 542 Date 06/14/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Raoul L. Carroll to be General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a new position. Since 1986 Mr. Carroll has been a partner with Bishop, Cook, Purcell and Reynolds in Washington, DC. Prior to this he was a partner with Hart, Carroll and Chavers, 1981 - 1986. He was an associate member of the U.S. Board of Veterans …
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Nomination of Andrew Camp Barrett To Be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission ID 555 Date 06/16/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Andrew Camp Barrett to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1990. He would succeed Mark S. Fowler. Since 1980 Mr. Barrett has been commissioner for the Illinois Commerce Commission. Prior to this he was assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 1979 - …
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Nomination of Sherrie P. Marshall To Be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission ID 556 Date 06/16/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Sherrie P. Marshall to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 1992. She would succeed Dennis R. Patrick. Since 1989 Ms. Marshall has been a partner with Wiley, Rein and Fielding in Washington, DC. Prior to this she was an attorney with the White House Counsel's Office in the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on United States Sanctions Against the Chinese Government ID 570 Date 06/20/1989 The President today directed that the U.S. Government suspend participation in all high-level exchanges of government officials with the People's Republic of China, in addition to the suspension of military exchanges previously announced. This action is being taken in response to the wave of violence and reprisals by the Chinese authorities against those who have called for democracy. The …
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Continuation of Stephen M. Duncan as an Assistant Secretary of Defense ID 571 Date 06/20/1989 The President today announced that Stephen M. Duncan will continue to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs). Since 1987 Mr. Duncan has served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. From 1973 to 1987, he was engaged in the private practice of law in Denver, CO, most recently as a partner in the firm of Hopper, Kanouff, Smith, Peryam, Terry and Duncan. He also served as an …
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Remarks Announcing the Youth Engaged in Service to America Initiative ID 573 Date 06/21/1989 You'd better watch that guy, he might be President someday. [Laughter] Well, first let me thank Mike Love and Bruce, the Beach Boys, for being with us and providing this marvelous presence and entertainment -- Robert Lamb as well. We're privileged they give of themselves to help others, and I'm just delighted that they're here with us today. I also want to thank Carissa and Dale and Michael and Ron. Thanks for …
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Continuation of John C. Layton as Inspector General of the Department of Energy ID 892 Date 09/11/1989 The President today announced that John C. Layton will continue to serve as Inspector General of the Department of Energy. Since 1985 Mr. Layton has served as Inspector General of the Department of Energy. Prior to this, he served as Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury, 1984 - 1985; Deputy Inspector General of NASA, 1983 - 1984; and Director of Investigations for NASA at the Goddard Space …
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Continuation of Sherman M. Funk as Inspector General of the Department of State ID 893 Date 09/11/1989 The President today announced that Sherman M. Funk will continue to serve as Inspector General at the Department of State. Since 1987 Mr. Funk has served as Inspector General of the Department of State. Prior to this he served as Inspector General of the Department of Commerce, 1981 - 1987. Mr. Funk was Director of the Air Force Cost Reduction Office for 7 years and served as a senior program official in …
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Nomination of H. Allen Holmes To Be Ambassador at Large for Burdensharing ID 896 Date 09/11/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate H. Allen Holmes, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador at Large for Burdensharing at the Department of State. This is a new position. Since 1985 Ambassador Holmes has served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Politico-Military Affairs. Prior to this, he served as Ambassador to Portugal, 1982 - 1985; …
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Continuation of Richard W. Carlson as an Associate Director of the United States Information Agency ID 910 Date 09/13/1989 The President today announced that Richard W. Carlson will continue to serve as an Associate Director of the U.S. Information Agency for Broadcasting. Since 1986 Mr. Carlson has served as the Director of the Voice of America in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as Director of the Office of Public Liaison of the U.S. Information Agency; consultant for Communication Management, …
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Statement on Food and Commodity Assistance to Poland ID 918 Date 09/14/1989 I am pleased to announce today that the United States will offer to provide additional food and commodity aid to the Polish people. Subject to consultations with the Polish Government, we are prepared to offer an additional million in assistance in FY 90. This amount would be in addition to the million already announced on August 1st. Together with the .4 million in emergency food aid in FY 89, this new aid brings to 8.4 million …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Luncheon for Regional Editors and Broadcasters ID 920 Date 09/15/1989 The President. Well, welcome to the White House. And before taking your questions, which I'll be glad to receive, I just wanted to say welcome. I hope that your briefings this morning were interesting, and I'm delighted to follow on. I brought some experts along in case I stumble and fall -- not an unlikely happening in this highly complicated world we're living in. But I'm pleased to have …
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Nomination of Alvin P. Adams, Jr., To Be United States Ambassador to Haiti ID 923 Date 09/15/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Alvin P. Adams, Jr., of Virginia, 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 Haiti. He would succeed Brunson McKinley. Since 1987 Ambassador Adams has served as the Associate Coordinator for Counter Terrorism at the Department of …
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Remarks at the South Dakota Centennial Celebration in Sioux Falls ID 924 Date 09/18/1989 Good morning, Sioux Falls, and happy birthday, South Dakota! Don't worry, I'm not going to try to sing it. And thanks to the young men of the McCrossan Boys Ranch for the ride in here. Apparently, when Teddy Roosevelt came to Sioux Falls, they called that wagon Buckboard One. [Laughter] And I especially want to thank Governor and Mrs. Mickelson for that warm welcome back to this State. What a job he's doing for the …
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White House Fact Sheet on Environmental Initiatives ID 927 Date 09/18/1989 Cleaning Up the Nation's Air Clean Air Act On June 12 the President announced proposals to reduce emissions which cause acid rain, urban ozone, and toxic air pollution. The proposals, the first major overhaul of the Clean Air Act to be proposed by an administration in over a decade, calls for a 10 billion ton reduction in SO2 emissions by the year 2000, a 2 million ton reduction in NOx, and a 40-percent reduction in emission of …
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Remarks to the Five-State Legislators Conference in Helena, Montana ID 928 Date 09/18/1989 Thank you, Governor Stephens. Thank you, Governor, very much, once again, for the warm welcome to your State. Maybe four-fifths of this crowd out here, inasmuch as it's a five-State conference, will join me in thanking you for your hospitality. And then your own troops -- you can take care of them any way you want. [Laughter] But I am delighted to be here. My respects to Representative Peck and Speaker Vincent, …
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Nomination of Richard H. Melton To Be United States Ambassador to Brazil ID 931 Date 09/18/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard H. Melton, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil. He would succeed Harry W. Shlaudeman. Since 1988 Ambassador Melton has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for …
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Appointment of Christine D. Reed as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal National Mortgage Association ID 932 Date 09/18/1989 The President today announced his intention to appoint Christine D. Reed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Homebuilding Industry Representative) for a term ending on the date of the annual meeting of the stockholders in 1990. She would succeed Vance C. Miller. Mrs. Reed is currently the executive director of the Building …
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Informal Exchange With Reporters in Wells, Maine ID 944 Date 09/22/1989 Q. Mr. President, what do you have to say about the drug bust the DEA [Drug Enforcement Administration] engineered for your prop in the drug speech? The President. I think it was great because it sent a message to the United States that even across from the White House they can sell drugs. And so, I don't know all the details of it, but I think it sends a powerful message to the American people. It was a legitimate drug bust, and I …