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Remarks Following Discussions With Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar de la Guerra of the United Nations ID 2970 Date 05/09/1991 The President. I want to welcome you to the White House today. I discussed with you many of the issues on the world's agenda. In a moment I'll mention some of the challenges, common challenges we face, but before, permit a personal observation. I think back to the times that we worked together as Perm Reps up there 20 years ago, and I still wonder how it is that I ended up …
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White House Statement on the Administration's Revised Travel Policy ID 2971 Date 05/09/1991 The President has directed the adoption of a new White House Policy on the use of military aircraft by the Chief of Staff and National Security Adviser, based upon the recommendations of Counsel to the President C. Boyden Gray. The new policy is designed to avoid any questions about their use of military aircraft. The President believes that the national security-related reasons behind the former policy remain sound …
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Remarks Upon Receiving an Honorary Degree From Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey ID 2975 Date 05/10/1991 Thank you all very much. This is indeed for me an honor. And the last time, save one, that I was on this campus, I was not treated quite so hospitably. [Laughter] It was out at the baseball diamond, I think in 1948. Crowded along the first baseline -- it was very hostile, the way it worked in Princeton -- were a bunch of hyperventilating, celebrating alumni. And I remember standing there at …
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Remarks on Signing the Proclamation Commemorating National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week ID 2994 Date 05/17/1991 Good morning, fellow travelers. [Laughter] It's really great to see you all here, representatives of every sector of the transportation industry: road and rail, sea and air. I feel guilty walking to work from over there -- [laughter] -- with all this talent here. But Sam Skinner, our very able Secretary of Transportation, I salute you, sir, and thank you for your …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Points of Light Foundation ID 3002 Date 05/20/1991 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Senator:) The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991 (Public Law 101 - 507; 104 Stat. 1351) (the ``Act''), requires the President to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of the Congress a report describing the use of funds made available by the Act to the Points of Light Foundation (the …
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White House Fact Sheet on the United States-German Nuclear Energy Safety Initiative ID 3003 Date 05/20/1991 Technical Assistance for Central and Eastern Europe The President and Chancellor Kohl announced today that the United States and Germany will offer joint technical assistance programs to enhance nuclear energy safety in Central and Eastern Europe. This initiative was prompted by their shared commitment to the safe operation of peaceful nuclear facilities worldwide, as well as by requests from Central …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Report of the National Science Foundation ID 2885 Date 04/17/1991 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to send you the annual report of the National Science Foundation for Fiscal Year 1990. This report describes research supported by the Foundation in the mathematical, physical, biological, social, behavioral, and computer sciences; engineering; and education in those fields. Achievements such as the ones described here are the basis for much of …
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Statement on Signing the Joint Resolution Settling the Railroad Strike ID 2889 Date 04/18/1991 I have today signed H.J. Res. 222, a joint resolution ``To provide for a settlement of the railroad labor-management disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.'' This legislation is necessary to end the current nationwide strike against the major freight railroads. If allowed to continue, …
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Nomination of Mary Ann Casey To Be United States Ambassador to Algeria ID 2890 Date 04/18/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Mary Ann Casey, of Colorado, 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 Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria. She would succeed Christopher W.S. Ross. Since 1989 Ms. Casey has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Analysis for …
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Appointment of J. Dorrance Smith as Assistant to the President for Media Affairs ID 2903 Date 04/19/1991 The President today announced the appointment of J. Dorrance Smith, of Texas, to be Assistant to the President for Media Affairs. Mr. Smith is the former executive producer of ABC News ``Nightline.'' Previously he was executive producer of ``This Week With David Brinkley,'' a post he held since the broadcast premiered in 1981. In addition, Mr. Smith served as executive producer of ``The Koppel Report: …
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Remarks at a White House Ceremony for the Observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week ID 2905 Date 04/22/1991 Welcome to the White House. A while ago it seemed a little warm, and now I don't know what's happened to us. But I'm delighted to be here, and I'm also very pleased to welcome all of you to the Rose Garden, very pleased to be with the Attorney General, who is doing an outstanding job in this area -- many areas, but this one that brings us together in expressing our concern in trying to help …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Social Security ID 2910 Date 04/23/1991 Dear Bob: (Dear George:) Six months ago, the Administration and a bipartisan majority in the Congress agreed to separate Social Security from the Federal budget. The advocates of this action argued that this separation was necessary to help protect Social Security. To this end, we also agreed to implement a ``firewall'' procedure requiring a super-majority vote in the Senate to protect against efforts to deplete the Social Security …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Meeting With President Hassan Gouled Aptidon of Djibouti ID 2914 Date 04/24/1991 The President held a meeting and working lunch today for President Hassan Gouled Aptidon of Djibouti. The two Presidents discussed bilateral and regional issues including the situation in the Horn of Africa. The United States and Djibouti have maintained excellent relations since Djibouti's independence in 1977, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to develop …
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Exchange With Reporters ID 3458 Date 10/02/1991 Unemployment Q. Are you going to control the jobless? The President. Yes. What I want is a bill that doesn't bust this budget; I've made that very clear from day one. We're prepared to extend unemployment benefits. In fact, I'd like to see it done, but I'm not going to go and put the burden on all the rest of the people in this country. So, we've got a good package and, once again, the Senate is testing us in this administration, and I'm trying to protect the …
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Remarks at the Twelfth Annual Crime Stoppers International Conference in Louisville, Kentucky ID 3459 Date 10/02/1991 Thank you, George Underhill, for that very kind introduction, and all of you for that warm welcome to Louisville, and to this marvelous conference of Crime Stoppers. I'm very pleased, sitting over my shoulder here is the Attorney General, the Acting Attorney General of the United States, Bill Barr. Let me tell you something, Dick Thornburgh left a little while ago, resigned for purposes …
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Remarks at the Proclamation Signing Ceremony for German-American Day ID 3462 Date 10/03/1991 President Bush. In the first place, it's a great pleasure always to welcome Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher to the Oval Office. We've had many, many conversations since I've been President, and I value his counsel and his friendship. And welcome back, sir. I am particularly pleased to see so many guests from the new German states in the East, Hans-Dietrich telling me of your participation here including …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Panamanian Government Assets Held by the United States ID 3464 Date 10/03/1991 To the Congress of the United States: 1. I hereby report to the Congress on developments since the last Presidential report on April 23, 1991, concerning the continued blocking of Panamanian government assets. This report is submitted pursuant to section 207(d) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1706(d). 2. On April 5, 1990, I issued Executive Order No. …
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Nomination of Charles R. Hilty To Be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture ID 3467 Date 10/03/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Charles R. Hilty, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Administration. He would succeed Adis Maria Vila. Currently Mr. Hilty serves as Associate Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as minority staff director for the House Committee on Agriculture, 1984 - 1991; …
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The President's News Conference ID 3472 Date 10/04/1991 The President. Today's unemployment figures show the economy is moving in the right direction. The drop in unemployment is one more sign that the economy is strengthening. Data released just this week showed new car sales were up, housing sales were up, purchasing managers index was bullish on the manufacturing sector. And people should take note of the fact that interest rates are falling to levels that we haven't seen since 1977. Although I believe …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Report on Possible Effects of a Strategic Arms Reduction Agreement on the Trident Program ID 3479 Date 10/07/1991 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 1001 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, I am forwarding herewith the classified version of the report to the Congress on Possible Effects of a Strategic Arms Reduction Agreement on the Trident Program. Also enclosed is the unclassified version of …
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Proclamation 6350 -- National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 1991 ID 3484 Date 10/08/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation No nation, no matter how wealthy, has ever been able to afford the waste of human talent and potential. That is particularly true today, as the world economy continues to grow in size and sophistication. If the United States is to remain strong and prosperous in the increasingly technological, increasingly competitive global marketplace, then we …
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Proclamation 6353 -- Polish-American Heritage Month, 1991 ID 3491 Date 10/09/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The ties that exist between the peoples of the United States and Poland are as old as our Nation itself -- firmly rooted in kinship and fortified by our mutual devotion to the ideals of liberty and self-government, they have withstood the tests of time and adversity. This month, we proudly celebrate those ties, as well as the many contributions that Americans of …
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Remarks on Signing the Columbus Day Proclamation ID 3492 Date 10/10/1991 Let me salute our chairman, Frank Donatelli, and salute the members of the commission, Gay Kingham and other members of the native American community with us; Christobal Colon, a descendant by direct line of Christopher Columbus. Of course, all the Members of Congress we're delighted to see here. Ambassadors Zappala and Einaudi and other members of the diplomatic community, so many. And we're very pleased to see all of you here. Let …
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Remarks at the Andrew Mellon Dinner ID 3497 Date 10/10/1991 Your Majesty, Queen Sonja; Vice President and Mrs. Quayle; my old friend, President Spadolini; members of the diplomatic corps and trustees of this marvelous gallery; Mr. Justice; members of the Cabinet; and distinguished guests all. First, I seem to do this every time I appear here, but let me rethank Paul Mellon. Every couple of years Paul is gracious enough to invite me over to dinner at his house. And if home is where the heart is, then this …
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Proclamation 6355 -- National Children's Day, 1991 ID 3498 Date 10/11/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Few joys here on earth can compare to that of a happy childhood. As we advance in years, we begin to recognize it as one of life's greatest blessings. Of course, the ideal childhood is more than a precious age of innocence or of long, carefree days at play. It is also an exciting time of learning and discovery that shapes our values and our sense of identity, equipping …
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Exchange With Reporters on the Nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court ID 3499 Date 10/11/1991 The President. I just want to deviate from the rules of keeping this open just for a photo op to make a statement about the proceedings on the Hill. In my view, Judge Thomas made a very, very powerful and convincing statement. This decent and honorable man has been smeared. And his statement was strong. But, you know, the judge was wrong in one way. He said grave and irreparable damage cannot be …
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Proclamation 6356 -- World Food Day, 1991 and 1992 ID 3501 Date 10/11/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation At a time when America traditionally celebrates the promise of a rich autumn harvest, we do well to remember that hunger and malnutrition are a painful reality for millions of people around the world today. The situation is particularly tragic among infants and children in less developed countries. Each year millions die of starvation or disease; many others are …
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Exchange With Reporters at Holly Hills Country Club in Ijamsville, Maryland ID 3502 Date 10/13/1991 The President. Sunday. I'm out here to relax Sunday afternoon. Like a lot of the rest of the country, I've been glued to the television, and needless to say, I thought Judge Thomas put it in great perspective yesterday. And my heart aches for him and his family. But I saw a strong man, a man that has my full confidence, a man that belongs on the Court, and I believe he will make it. I noticed that the …
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Nomination of George Edward Moose To Be United States Deputy Representative at the Security Council of the United Nations ID 3236 Date 07/25/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate George Edward Moose, of Maryland, to be Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed Milton James Wilkinson. Since 1988 Ambassador Moose has served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal. Prior to …
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Nomination of Richard C. Houseworth To Be United States Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank ID 3238 Date 07/25/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard C. Houseworth, of Arizona, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank. He would succeed Larry K. Mellinger. Since 1988 Mr. Houseworth has served as Director of the Export-Import Bank of the United States in Washington, DC. Prior to this he served in …