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Remarks at a Briefing on the Points of Light Foundation ID 2555 Date 12/13/1990 Thank you very, very much. A warm welcome to the White House. Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! We're beginning to get the spirit around here. And may I salute the Attorney General and thank him for his leadership and for his keen interest in the subject that you've been discussing, that I'm about to discuss. Because I am really delighted to be here to help introduce the Points of Light Foundation to this impressive group of …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Federal Reserve System's Reduction of the Discount Rate ID 2564 Date 12/18/1990 We welcome the news of the lower discount rate. It should be helpful in promoting growth in the economy in the months ahead. This move appears justified by the budget agreement and the general …
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Memorandum on the Certification of Countries Exporting Shrimp to the United States ID 2567 Date 12/19/1990 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Delegation of Authority Regarding Certification of Countries Exporting Shrimp to the United States By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 609 of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990 (Public Law 101 - …
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Appointment of Phillip D. Brady as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary ID 2569 Date 12/21/1990 The President today announced his intention to appoint Phillip D. Brady as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary, effective January 14, 1991. He would succeed James W. Cicconi. Since 1989 Mr. Brady has served as General Counsel at the Department of Transportation. Prior to this Mr. Brady served at the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Cabinet Affairs, 1989; …
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Letter to the Speaker of the House on Modification of Provisions of the Federal Budget Agreement ID 2570 Date 12/21/1990 Dear Mr. Speaker: I understand that the House Democratic Caucus has approved a rule for consideration by the House that would begin to undo the recently enacted Budget Agreement. This rule would change the new pay-as-you-go enforcement mechanism by overturning a specifically negotiated and agreed scoring provision. More important, if the proposed rule is adopted, the House of …
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Christmas Message to American Troops ID 2572 Date 12/24/1990 Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you who are standing watch around the world. Never have I been prouder of our troops. Never have I been prouder to be your Commander in Chief. Because in this season of peace, it is your commitment and your courage that makes peace possible. We think of you in the snowy fields and runways of Europe, where thanks to you millions are celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah openly for the first time in 45 years. We …
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Presidential Determination No. 91 - 11 -- Memorandum on Trade With the Soviet Union ID 2576 Date 12/29/1990 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Determination under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended -- Soviet Union Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2)(A)), as amended, (the ``Act''), I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to the Soviet Union …
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Appendix A -- Digest of Other White House Announcements ID 2578 Date 12/31/1990 The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this book. January 1 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush left Houston, TX, and traveled to Montgomery, AL, where they visited the home of Ray and Susan Scott. In the evening, they returned to Washington, DC. January 2 The President met at the White …
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Appendix E -- Proclamations and Executive Orders ID 2582 Date 12/31/1990 The texts of the proclamations and Executive orders are printed in the Federal Register (F.R.) at the citations listed below. The documents are also printed in title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations and in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents. PROCLAMATIONS Proc. Date Subject 55 F.R. No. 1990 page 6085 Jan. Earth Day, 1990 ....... 591 6086 Jan. National Law Enforcement Training Week, 1990 ....... 593 6087 Jan. To Amend …
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Appointment of Katherine L. Super as Deputy Assistant to the President for Appointments and Scheduling ID 2586 Date 01/02/1991 The President today announced that he has appointed Katherine L. Super as Deputy Assistant to the President for Appointments and Scheduling at the White House. This appointment was effective December 21, 1990. She would succeed Joseph W. Hagin. Since 1989 Ms. Super has served as Deputy Director of Presidential Appointments and Scheduling at the White House. Prior to this, Ms. Super …
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Message to the Congress Reporting Budget Deferrals ID 2603 Date 01/09/1991 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report two new��7E��7E deferrals��7E��7E and��7E��7E four��7E��7E revised��7E��7E deferrals of budget authority now totalling ,093,864,337. The deferrals affect International Security Assistance programs, as well as programs of the Departments of Agriculture, State, and Transportation. The details of these deferrals are contained …
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The President's News Conference on the Persian Gulf Crisis ID 2605 Date 01/09/1991 The President. I have a brief opening statement, and then I will take a few questions. I have spoken with Secretary of State Jim Baker, who reported to me on his nearly 7 hours of conversation with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq `Aziz. Secretary Baker made it clear that he discerned no evidence whatsoever that Iraq was willing to comply with the international community's demand to withdraw from Kuwait and comply with the …
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Appointment of Raymond Ebeling as a Member of the Advisory Commission on Conferences in Ocean Shipping ID 2609 Date 01/10/1991 The President today announced his intention to appoint Raymond Ebeling, of New Jersey, to be a member of the Advisory Commission on Conferences in Ocean Shipping. This is a new position. Currently Mr. Ebeling serves as executive vice president for Wallenius Motorships, Inc., in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Prior to this Mr. Ebeling served as vice president for pricing and marketing for the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Conversation With United Nations Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar Concerning the Persian Gulf Crisis ID 2610 Date 01/10/1991 The President spoke with U.N. Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar late this afternoon to discuss the Secretary-General's upcoming visit to Baghdad. The President wished him well and stated that he was pleased that the Secretary-General is undertaking this mission for peace. The President noted that the United Nations …
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Nomination of Jon D. Glassman To Be United States Ambassador to Paraguay ID 2611 Date 01/10/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jon David Glassman, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Paraguay. He would succeed Timothy Lathrop Towell. Since 1990 Dr. Glassman has served as Assistant to the Vice President at the White House in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Assistant to …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Letter to President Saddam Hussein of Iraq ID 2617 Date 01/12/1991 We do not believe it is appropriate as a general matter to release diplomatic correspondence. However, the President's letter to Saddam Hussein has now appeared in the news media. Stories containing large segments of the letter have appeared on major wire services. This published letter is not, however, the final letter as presented to Foreign Minister `Aziz. Therefore, we are today …
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Remarks on Soviet Military Intervention in Lithuania and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters ID 2619 Date 01/13/1991 The President. Well, I've been following the situation in Lithuania and the other Baltic States closely. The turn of events there is deeply disturbing. There is no justification for the use of force against peaceful and democratically-elected governments. And the brave people and the leaders of the Baltic States have, indeed, acted with dignity and restraint. The thoughts and …
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Exchange With Reporters on the Persian Gulf Conflict ID 2628 Date 01/17/1991 Q. Mr. President, will you insist on an unconditional surrender by Saddam? Q. Has it reached that point, sir, that surrender is the answer? The President. I tried very hard last night to spell out our objectives, and I think it's very clear. And the United Nations spelled them out, and they remain the same. He can call it anything he wants, interpret any way he wants, but we are going to prevail. I don't want to get caught up in …
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Message to the Congress on Trade With Hungary ID 2642 Date 01/22/1991 To the Congress of the United States: In July 1990 I determined and reported to the Congress that Hungary continues to meet the emigration criteria of the Jackson-Vanik amendment to, and section 409 of, the Trade Act of 1974. This determination allowed for Hungary to retain most favored nation (MFN) status without an annual waiver. As required by law, I am submitting an updated formal report to the Congress concerning emigration laws and …
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Remarks at a Retirement Ceremony for General Maxwell R. Thurman in Arlington, Virginia ID 2741 Date 02/26/1991 Thank you very, very much. And let me salute our Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of our Joint Chiefs, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of the Army behind me, Members of Congress that are here today, and so many friends of our honoree, our most distinguished General Thurman. I'm sorry to kind of hit and run, but I wanted to come over here and pay my respects to Max. To all of you here …
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Remarks Prior to Discussions With Foreign Minister Roland Dumas of France ID 2747 Date 02/28/1991 Reporter. Mr. President, do you still want to prosecute Saddam Hussein for war crimes? The President. I don't want to take any questions here in the Oval Office, but we have with us today the Foreign Minister from one of our fundamentally key coalition partners. And I will take this opportunity to express my appreciation not only to Minister Dumas but to the President of the French Republic, Francois …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions with Prince Bandar bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia ID 2751 Date 02/28/1991 The President. We are very grateful to His Majesty for this total cooperation. In the beginning, we think back to all the predictions of how the command problems would not work, and here it's not only worked but it's worked so much faster. The Prince. This adds sweetness to it. The President. Yes. So, please tell His Majesty how grateful we are for the steadfast support. When we …
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Presidential Determination No. 91 - 22 -- Memorandum on Narcotics Control Certification ID 2756 Date 03/01/1991 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Certifications for Major Narcotics Producing and Transit Countries By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 481(h)(2)(A)(i) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2291(h)(2)(A)(i) (``the Act''), I hereby determine and certify that the following major narcotics producing and/or major narcotics transit …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Trade Negotiations and Agreements and Fast Track Authority Extension ID 2757 Date 03/01/1991 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 1103(b)(2) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Public Law 100 - 418; 102 Stat. 1129), I transmit herewith a report that includes my request for the extension of fast track procedures for the consideration of implementing legislation with respect to trade agreements entered into after May 31, …
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Remarks at the Westinghouse Science Talent Search 50th Anniversary Banquet ID 2761 Date 03/04/1991 Thank you. Please be seated. Let me just say how pleased I am to be here, salute the members of my Cabinet here, Secretary Sullivan; and Governor and Mrs. Sununu; Dr. Bromley, outstanding science adviser to the President; Dr. Seaborg, an old friend who's been so instrumental in all of this; Mr. Lego, Mr. Sherburne, Ms. Luszcz, Monsignor Quinn, Mr. Flatow; and trustees of the Westinghouse Foundation. And then, …
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Remarks at a Briefing on Extension of the Fast Track Trade Negotiation Authority ID 2762 Date 03/05/1991 One interrupts Carla at their own risk. [Laughter] But that gives me a good lead-in to express my confidence in our USTR, in our Trade Representative. Certainly, also, in our very able Secretary of Commerce, Bob Mosbacher, who is behind me; Michael Boskin, upon whom I rely for so much in the economic field; and Fred McClure, without whom we could not operate in terms of working with the Congress. So, …
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Remarks Prior to Discussions With Foreign Minister Francisco Fernandez-Ordonez of Spain ID 2763 Date 03/05/1991 The President. May I just repeat for our friends from Spain what I said earlier to the first wave, and that is that we on the United States side are very grateful for the cooperation that we've had with Spain regarding the Gulf crisis. And they've been steadfast, solid as a rock. And I am indebted, as I explained to the Foreign Minister, to him and to the Prime Minister and to His Majesty for …
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Memorandum on the Return of Desert Shield/Desert Storm Participants to Federal Civilian Employment ID 2774 Date 03/08/1991 Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Subject: Return of Desert Shield/Desert Storm Participants to Federal Civilian Employment Now that our Armed Forces and their Coalition partners have achieved success in meeting our military objectives in the Gulf region, we can look forward to the return of the valiant men and women who participated in Operation Desert …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Telecommunications Trade Talks With the European Community and Korea ID 2776 Date 03/08/1991 Dear XXXXX@05: Pursuant to section 1376(c)(2)(B) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (``the Act'') (Public Law 100 - 418; 102 Stat. 1221), I am hereby transmitting my report that finds that substantial progress has been made in telecommunications trade talks conducted under section 1375 of the Act with the European Community (EC) and Korea and contains the reasons …
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Remarks at the Ford's Theatre Gala ID 2779 Date 03/10/1991 Thank you all very much. Please be seated. You know, when Americans get together to celebrate country, we sure do it right. We sure do it in style. What a magnificent performance here tonight. A lot of marvelous country songs -- one I like is just a little story of an American family. And I know what it feels like for me and Barbara here tonight. The music and the words and all of these emotions remind us of what we truly are, each and every one, …