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Proclamation 6334 -- National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 1991 ID 3374 Date 09/12/1991 By The President of the United States of America A Proclamation Through riveting and often heartrending personal testimony, former American prisoners of war have helped us to appreciate more fully the courage and the sacrifices of those United States military personnel who have been captured by the enemy during periods of armed conflict. During World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts, many …
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Nomination of Robert Stephen Pastorino To Be United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic ID 3376 Date 09/12/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Robert Stephen Pastorino, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. He would succeed Paul D. Taylor. Since 1989, Mr. Pastorino has served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the American Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. Prior to this, …
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Exchange With Reporters at the Grand Canyon, Arizona on the Situation in Iraq ID 3398 Date 09/18/1991 Q. Mr. President, on Iraq just for a second, are you thinking about a deadline? The President. On the campaign? Q. No, for Saddam Hussein. The President. No, no, there's no deadline, but I'm thinking about seeing the will of the international community complied with. And it's so clear what he has to do. So, we're just doing what's right here. And there's no threats; there's just determination, that's all …
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Remarks at a Republican Party Fundraising Dinner in Salt Lake City, Utah ID 3402 Date 09/18/1991 Thank you very, very much. Please be seated. And, Norm, thank you, sir, not only for that warm welcome, but to you and Colleen for your hospitality ever since we arrived at that magnificent airport rally out there. We felt the warmth of your hospitality, and I'm grateful to you. And don't apologize for this podium. Remember how the Queen of England did with the same podium -- all you could see was her hat, so …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Breakfast for Senator Bob Packwood in Portland, Oregon ID 3405 Date 09/19/1991 Senator Packwood, thank you for that warm and personal introduction. May I salute Bill Packwood down here on the end lest some of you don't recognize this recent graduate of Penn State who flew out with us today. I was just delighted to see him. Also pleased that our Secretary of Transportation, Sam Skinner, seated over here, is with us. And he's doing a superb job. We're going off to Los Angeles right …
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Remarks to Green Line/Interstate-105 Project Construction Site Employees in Los Angeles, California ID 3406 Date 09/19/1991 Thank you very much. Governor Wilson, thank you for that introduction. And may I pay my respects to Secretary Skinner and Senator Seymour with us here, Mayor Bradley, also two other Members of the United States Congress over here, Glenn Anderson, Dana Rohrabacher, well-known to everybody around these parts. I salute them. And to the California State secretary for transportation and …
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Exchange on the Situation in Iraq With Hispanic Journalists in Los Angeles, California ID 3407 Date 09/19/1991 Q. Mr. President, you talked yesterday about the situation with Iraq in the monitoring of the cease-fire agreements. Do you think it will be necessary to have a substantial show of force, of weapons, and perhaps troops in that region to make sure that those agreements are fulfilled, implemented? The President. At this juncture the answer to your question is, no, I don't think so. I do think that …
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Nomination of Mary Jane Maddox To Be Deputy Director of ACTION ID 3409 Date 09/19/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Mary Jane Maddox, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the ACTION agency, the Federal domestic volunteer agency. She would succeed Jane A. Kenny. From 1982 to 1991 Ms. Maddox served as administrative assistant to Representative Steve Bartlett of the Third District of Texas. In addition, her civic activities in Texas have included serving as president of the PTA, Wake …
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London Economic Summit Declaration on Conventional Arms Transfers and Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons Proliferation ID 3192 Date 07/16/1991 1. At our meeting in Houston last year, we, the Heads of State and Government and the representatives of the European Community, underlined the threats to international security posed by the proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and of associated missile delivery systems. The Gulf crisis has highlighted the dangers posed by the unchecked …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Senate Confirmation Hearings for Central Intelligence Agency Director Nominee Robert M. Gates ID 3195 Date 07/16/1991 Last week, the President urged in the strongest terms that the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the full Senate promptly schedule hearings and act favorably on the nomination of Robert Gates to be Director of Central Intelligence. The President took this position because a prolonged process would be unfair to Mr. Gates and subject him …
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Nomination of Delbert Leon Spurlock, Jr., To Be Deputy Secretary of Labor ID 3200 Date 07/17/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Delbert Leon Spurlock, Jr., of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor. He would succeed Roderick Allen DeArment. Since 1989 Mr. Spurlock has been with the law firm of Gregory D. Thatch in Washington, DC. Prior to this he was Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in Washington, DC, 1983 - 1989. From 1981 to 1983, Mr. …
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The President's News Conference With Greek Prime Minister Constantinos Mitsotakis in Athens, Greece ID 3204 Date 07/18/1991 Prime Minister Mitsotakis. First of all, I would like, on behalf of the Greek Government, and personally, to welcome the President of the United States and the American delegation to our country. This first visit of an American President to Greece after 32 years takes place at a very important period for our countries and at a critical period for our area. This is why it constitutes a …
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Nomination of Richard Clark Barkley To Be United States Ambassador to Turkey ID 3216 Date 07/21/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard Clark Barkley, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey. He would succeed Morton I. Abramowitz. Currently, Mr. Barkley is a visiting fellow at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. Prior to this he served as Ambassador to the German Democratic …
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Remarks at the Departure Ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey ID 3218 Date 07/22/1991 President Bush. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Prime Minister, and ladies and gentlemen. Barbara and I just want to simply thank you for our visit and for the warmth of this Turkish hospitality. We are very grateful. A Turkish proverb reminds us, ``A long journey is shortened by good companions.'' Well, our stay here has been brief, but our companions have been splendid. And the proverb applies equally to the quest for peace and …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Extension of William Webster's Term as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency ID 3222 Date 07/23/1991 The President today requested that CIA Director William Webster remain in his position for 1 month beyond his scheduled retirement on July 31. Director Webster graciously consented to the President's request. The Director's immediate response underscores the lifelong dedication to public service that has marked his career. The President appreciates this …
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Remarks on the Nominations of Robert M. Gates and Clarence Thomas and an Exchange With Reporters ID 3225 Date 07/24/1991 The President. Let me just welcome everybody back and, before we get to our business at hand, make a comment on a couple of nominees. One, Bob Gates -- I continue to strongly support him. He's a good man. I defer to the Senate in terms of the scheduling, but I think he's done well on his calls. As far as Judge Thomas goes, I'm told that the Senate has now set a date for the hearing. I …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe ID 3226 Date 07/24/1991 President Bush. Welcome, everybody. Q. Mr. President, are you disappointed -- -- President Bush. I'd like to take this opportunity just to welcome President Mugabe here to the Oval Office. I met him many years ago on a visit to his country and have seen him several times since then. But I'm just so pleased you're with us -- -- President Mugabe. Thanks a lot. President Bush. -- -- and very glad to …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the Ready Reserve ID 3229 Date 07/24/1991 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 673(d) of title 10, United States Code, I have the honor to transmit the enclosed report relating to units of the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces that remain on active duty under the provisions of section 673 as of July 1, 1991. Retention of these units is required by continuing military requirements in response to the ongoing emergency declared in …
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Proclamation 6317 -- Women's Equality Day, 1991 ID 3231 Date 07/24/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each August 26 we commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment to our Constitution. This Amendment guaranteed for women the right to vote and gave them an equal voice in our Nation's system of self-government. Passed by the Congress in June of 1919, the proposed Amendment was ratified by the Tennessee Legislature on August 18, 1920, and declared part of our …
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Address to the 46th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City ID 3415 Date 09/23/1991 Mr. President, thank you, sir, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates to the United Nations, I am honored to speak with you as you open the 46th Session of the General Assembly. I'd first like to congratulate outgoing President Guido De Marco of Malta and salute our incoming President Samir Shihabi of Saudi Arabia. I also want to salute especially Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar, …
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Toasts at the State Dinner for King Hassan II of Morocco ID 3430 Date 09/26/1991 The President. Your Majesty, Barbara and I are truly delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you and your daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem, to the United States. You know, the pomp and circumstance at dinners like these never grows old. As we were descending the lovely staircase this evening, I have to confess that Barbara and I felt like movie stars. To steal a line from Humphrey Bogart, ``Welcome to …
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Executive Order 12773 -- Amending Executive Order 10480 ID 3433 Date 09/26/1991 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) (``Act''), and in order to transfer the responsibilities of the General Services Administration as authorized under the Act, it is hereby ordered that section 303 of Executive Order No. 10480 is amended by deleting ``Administrator of …
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Proclamation 6340 -- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 1991 ID 3435 Date 09/27/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When we Americans celebrate Thanksgiving later this fall, most of us will be able to count home and family among our greatest blessings. Tragically, however, far too many of our fellow citizens have been denied the joys of a happy home as a result of domestic violence. Domestic violence not only inflicts great physical pain and suffering but also …
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Proclamation 6341 -- National Forest Products Week, 1991 ID 3436 Date 09/27/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Ever since this country's earliest inhabitants hunted game and gathered food in their deep shade, America's forests have provided man with vital sustenance, as well as wood for fuel and shelter. During National Forest Products Week, we reflect on the continuing importance of our Nation's forests and remind ourselves of the need to manage them with care. From our …
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Radio Address to the Nation on the Daily Points of Light Program ID 3439 Date 09/28/1991 Usually when I speak to the Nation, it's to announce a new program or discuss some pressing national policy. Well, today I won't be talking about programs or policy, but about a vision for a better future. Over the past 2 years, I've honored Americans who have shown the better angels of their nature by volunteering to help others. These individuals and groups realize that we build a better America not by protesting or …
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Remarks to a Press Forum at the Daily Points of Light Celebration in Orlando, Florida ID 3442 Date 09/30/1991 Let me just quickly say that this has really been a remarkable day, certainly one of the most remarkable since I've been President, for me, anyway. I'm delighted to see everybody here, delighted to meet with these remarkable Points of Light and appreciate the interest that so many have shown in their work. The Points of Light that you'll have an opportunity to question in a few minutes represent …
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Statement on Signing the Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 1992 ID 3553 Date 10/28/1991 Today I have signed into law H.R. 2622, the ``Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 1992.'' I am pleased that this Act provides significant funding increases for major Administration priorities, including modernization of tax processing systems in the Internal Revenue Service, drug interdiction activities in the United States Customs Service, and drug …
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Statement on Signing the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 ID 3555 Date 10/28/1991 Today I have signed into law H.R. 1415, the ``Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993.'' The Act contains welcome new authorities for the Department of State, many of them included at the Administration's request. For example, the Act provides an important authorization of funds for construction of a secure chancery in Moscow, and for full payment of assessed …
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Statement on Signing the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992 ID 3557 Date 10/28/1991 Today I have signed into law H.R. 2519, the ``Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992.'' The Act provides the funding necessary for our space program, key elements of the Nation's research enterprise, a strong program of environmental protection, important programs …
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Interview by Ron Stone of KPRC - TV in Houston, Texas ID 3578 Date 11/01/1991 The Economy Q. Mr. President, you made a stemwinder of a speech last night. Let me go over some of those points. The President. Please. Q. So you can say again what you said then or clarify some things for me. A majority of the people according to polls think the economy is just going the wrong way. The President. I know it, and I'm concerned about it. The irony is it's doing somewhat better than most people think, but still a …