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Nomination of John K. Lauber To Be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board ID 1664 Date 03/19/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate John K. Lauber to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the term expiring December 31, 1994. This is a reappointment. Dr. Lauber has served as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board since 1985. Prior to this he served as Chief of the Aeronautical Human Factors Research Office at the National Aeronautics …
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Appointment of Marianne McGettigan as Special Assistant to the President for Policy Development ID 1684 Date 03/22/1990 The President today announced the appointment of Marianne McGettigan to be Special Assistant to the President for Policy Development. Ms. McGettigan has served as Associate Director for Legal Policy, Office of Policy Development, since July 1989. Before joining the White House, Ms. McGettigan served as counsel to Senator Warren Rudman of New Hampshire, from 1987 to 1988, and as …
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Accordance of the Personal Rank of Ambassador to Richard J. Smith While Serving as Special Negotiator for Acid Rain Talks With Canada ID 1685 Date 03/22/1990 The President today accorded the personal rank of Ambassador to Richard J. Smith in his capacity as Special Negotiator for Acid Rain Talks With Canada. Mr. Smith has served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs at the Department of State in Washington, DC, 1985 - 1989. …
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Appointment of James D. Wolfensohn as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ID 1693 Date 03/26/1990 The President has announced his intention to appoint James D. Wolfensohn to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Smithsonian Institution, for the remainder of the term expiring September 1, 1996. He would succeed Joe L. Allbritton. Currently Mr. Wolfensohn serves as president of James D. Wolf, Inc., in …
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Accordance of the Personal Rank of Ambassador to Frederic V. Malek While Serving as Director of the 1990 Economic Summit ID 1696 Date 03/26/1990 The President today accorded the personal rank of Ambassador to Frederic V. Malek in his capacity as director of the 1990 economic summit. Currently Mr. Malek serves as president of Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Malek is married, has two children, and resides in McLean, …
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Remarks at a Luncheon Commemorating the Dwight D. Eisenhower Centennial ID 1699 Date 03/27/1990 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the White House. Senator Dole, Speaker Foley, Commission and Foundation members, family of beloved Ike, and the distinguished foreign dignitaries that are here, Ambassadors, honored guests, I know that many of you have just come from this joint session of Congress. Let me just say welcome to the House that Ike and Mamie graced. Barbara said, You've got your nerve speaking after …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Renewal of Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status for China ID 1915 Date 05/24/1990 The President informed the Congress today that he will extend China's most-favored-nation (MFN) status for another year. In notifying Congress of his decision, the President emphasized that he remains deeply concerned about human rights violations in China. The President found the MFN decision to be an extremely difficult one. He is personally disappointed that the Chinese Government …
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Exchange With Reporters ID 2649 Date 01/24/1991 Meeting With Republican Leaders Q. Mr. President, do you subscribe to Mr. Yeutter's suggestion that the vote against the war resolution be an issue in the next election? The President. We're here today to talk about a wide array of issues. This is my first meeting, formal meeting, with the Republican leadership. We've been in touch on the Hill, obviously, because of the Gulf, with the Democrats and Republicans. But we're moving forward now towards a new …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With Foreign Minister Antonios Samaras of Greece ID 2657 Date 01/30/1991 Q. When are you coming to Greece, Mr. President? The President. Well, let me say I'm looking forward to coming to Greece. And I want to tell the Foreign Minister that I'd like very much to have the Prime Minister come here, because we have a strong relationship with Greece. We're delighted with the cooperation we are receiving. I view it as a partnership. And I don't know …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Cyprus Conflict ID 2660 Date 01/30/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:) In accordance with Public Law 95 - 384 (92 Stat. 739; 22 U.S.C. 2373(c)), I am submitting to you this bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question. This report covers the period from mid-October through December 1990. During this period the United Nations Secretary General, whose good offices mission forms the core of international efforts to …
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Nomination of Robert B. Zoellick To Be an Under Secretary of State ID 2663 Date 01/30/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Robert B. Zoellick, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of State for Economic and Agricultural Affairs. He would succeed Richard Thomas McCormack. Mr. Zoellick will continue to serve as Counselor of the Department of State in Washington, DC. Since 1989 Mr. Zoellick has served as Counselor of the Department of State in Washington, DC. Prior to this …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Reinstatement of Beneficiary Trade Status for Chile ID 2678 Date 02/04/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am writing to inform you of my intent to add Chile to the list of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The GSP program is authorized by the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``the 1974 Act''). Chile previously had its GSP eligibility suspended as a result of a determination that it had not and was not taking …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Beneficiary Trade Status for the Central African Republic, Chile, Namibia, and Paraguay ID 2680 Date 02/04/1991 The President today designated four countries as beneficiaries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Namibia, which became an independent country on March 21, 1990, is being designated as a GSP beneficiary for the first time; the Central African Republic (CAR), Chile, and Paraguay are being reinstated as beneficiaries. The GSP grants …
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The President's News Conference ID 2681 Date 02/05/1991 The President. After this statement I'll be glad to take some questions. This morning, I spoke with President Salinas, and Prime Minister Mulroney of Canada, and together we intend to pursue a trilateral free trade agreement that would link our three economies in bold and far-reaching ways. Successful conclusion of the free trade agreement will expand market opportunities, increase prosperity, and help our three countries meet the economic challenges …
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Nomination of Rockwell A. Schnabel To Be Deputy Secretary of Commerce ID 2683 Date 02/05/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Rockwell Anthony Schnabel to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce at the Department of Commerce. He would succeed Thomas Joseph Murrin. Since 1989 Mr. Schnabel has served as Under Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC. Prior to this Mr. Schnabel served as U.S. Ambassador to Finland, 1985 - 1989. In addition, he was …
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Statement on Signing the Veterans' Compensation Amendments of 1991 ID 2685 Date 02/06/1991 I am pleased today to sign into law H.R. 3, the ``Veterans' Compensation Amendments of 1991.'' Our Nation provides compensation and other monetary benefits to service-disabled veterans and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits to the survivors of those who died as a result of military service to our country. My Administration is committed to ensuring that these payments keep pace with changes in the …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Federal Energy Conservation Activities ID 2687 Date 02/06/1991 To the Congress of the United States: I transmit herewith the annual report describing the activities of the Federal Government for fiscal year 1989 required by subtitle H, title V of the Energy Security Act (Public Law 96 - 264; 42 U.S.C. 8286 et seq.). These activities include the development of energy conservation and efficiency standards for new commercial and multi-family high rise buildings …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Meeting of the Economic Club in New York, New York ID 2691 Date 02/06/1991 The President. Thank you so very much. And Dick, thank you, sir, for inviting me to this most prestigious organization. May I pay my respects to Secretary Brady who is with us, came up with us from Washington, and in my view is doing an outstanding job for our country. And I'm just delighted he's here. And I want to thank one other, Ray Price, an old friend who I understand does a lot …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Following Discussions With Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom in Paris, France ID 2469 Date 11/19/1990 The President. We've had a very delightful breakfast, and I want to thank the Prime Minister for coming over. Not surprisingly, we see eye to eye on matters in the Gulf. And we had an opportunity to discuss trade, the importance of getting on to a successful conclusion of the GATT round. And thank you, Prime Minister, for coming at this early …
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Remarks to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in Paris, France ID 2471 Date 11/19/1990 Mr. Chairman, this is a glorious day for Europe. This morning I signed for my country an arms control agreement which ends the military confrontation that has cursed this continent for decades. This afternoon we welcome a summit document, a Charter of Paris, which expresses the common aspirations of our society. It is right that we gather here in this magnificent city, a city of civilization, to declare …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union in Paris, France ID 2473 Date 11/19/1990 Persian Gulf Crisis Q. Mr. Gorbachev. President Gorbachev. Maybe we'll have something to say to you after our talk. Q. Well, Saddam Hussein is building up his troops -- 200,000 more troops in Kuwait. What do you think that means? And what new ideas have you brought to the President? President Gorbachev. You're very knowledgeable. Q. Thank you. [Laughter] President Bush. …
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Remarks to United States Army Troops Near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia ID 2483 Date 11/22/1990 Hey, listen, thanks for that warm desert welcome, and I mean warm. Let me first introduce you to the leaders of the United States Congress. This is Speaker Tom Foley, the Speaker of the House. Next to him, Senator George Mitchell, the leader of the United States Senate. Senator Bob Dole, minority leader. And Congressman Bob Michel of Illinois, the minority leader. And to you, Ted -- Colonel Reid -- thank you, sir. And …
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Exchange With Reporters Near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia ID 2486 Date 11/22/1990 U.S. Armed Forces Q. -- -- the other force was here, and something like four to one? The President. Well, we're by far the largest country. Also, when you're the leader in the world for peace and for freedom, you bear a disproportionate responsibility. We're prepared to do that. I'm pleased that 23 countries are involved. I'm pleased that other forces are moving in. I saw the famed Desert Rats here today -- I'm very proud, once …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters Following Discussions With President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak in Cairo, Egypt ID 2487 Date 11/23/1990 President Mubarak. We welcome President Bush in Egypt as an outstanding leader of a great nation. We welcome him as a true friend, as a man of principles and determination, a statesman endowed with vision and compassion. We value the contribution he has made to strengthen Egyptian-American friendship, bringing it to a higher level of cooperation based …
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Statement on Signing the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990 ID 2512 Date 11/29/1990 Today I am signing S. 303, the ``Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990.'' This Act will encourage Federal agencies to use negotiation in the regulatory process, to the extent that it may be appropriate, as a means of avoiding costly and time-consuming litigation. In approving this bill, I must emphasize that Federal officials will retain their full statutory and constitutional responsibility to make all administrative …
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Statement on the United Nations Security Council Resolution Authorizing the Use of Force Against Iraq ID 2515 Date 11/29/1990 The United Nations Security Council vote underscores the unity and determination of the international community to end Iraq's illegal occupation of Kuwait. We are pleased to note the common stance and determination of the world in this endeavor. The United States will continue working with all countries for the express purpose of having the United Nations Security Council resolution …
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The President's News Conference ID 2516 Date 11/30/1990 The President. I have a statement, an opening statement, that is a little longer than normal; and I'd ask your indulgence. And then I will be glad to respond to questions. We're in the Gulf because the world must not and cannot reward aggression. And we're there because our vital interests are at stake. And we're in the Gulf because of the brutality of Saddam Hussein. We're dealing with a dangerous dictator all too willing to use force who has weapons …
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Remarks to a Joint Session of the Congress in Montevideo, Uruguay ID 2527 Date 12/04/1990 Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of Congress, ladies and gentlemen, and citizens of Uruguay: First off, all of us have been deeply touched by your warm welcome. From the minute I've gotten here, I've felt at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by images that were once familiar features in our own nation's frontier tradition: the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla depicting covered wagons, a …
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Message on the Observance of Hanukkah ID 2544 Date 12/11/1990 I am delighted to send greetings to Jews in this country and around the world as you celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. The Jewish religion is rich with tradition, and this special holiday is one of both teaching and joy. It commemorates the faith and the perseverance of Judah Maccabee and his followers, who were able to defeat their oppressors and rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem. According to tradition, even though the Maccabees could find …
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Nomination of Donald A. Henderson To Be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy ID 2546 Date 12/11/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald A. Henderson, of Maryland, to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy for Life Sciences. He would succeed James B. Wyngaarden. Since 1977, Dr. Henderson has served as dean and professor of epidemiology and international health at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health …