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Nomination of William Lucas To Be Director of Community Relations Service at the Department of Justice ID 4850 Date 09/25/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate William Lucas, of Michigan, to be Director of Community Relations Service at the U.S. Department of Justice, for a term of 4 years. He would succeed Grace Flores-Hughes. Since 1989, Mr. Lucas has served as Director of the Office of Liaison Services at the Department of Justice. From 1988 to 1989, Mr. Lucas served as an …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato in New York City ID 4505 Date 06/29/1992 Thank you all so much. And Charlie, thank you, Ambassador, for that very, very generous introduction. And let me just thank all responsible for this highly successful lunch. I want to salute our two Members of Congress here today, Senator Pressler and Norm Lent; I'll get to the third in a minute. Chairman Rich Bond -- if you want to get a guy to do a big national job, get someone from New York; and …
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Appointment of Carroll E. Multz as Commissioner on the Upper Colorado River Commission ID 4524 Date 07/01/1992 The President today announced his intention to appoint Carroll E. Multz, of Colorado, to be U.S. Commissioner on the Upper Colorado River Commission. He would succeed J.F. Ross. Since 1985, Mr. Multz has served as a shareholder and member of the board of directors of the law firm of Carroll E. Multz, P.C., in Grand Junction, CO, and a partner with the law firm of McMichael, Benedict and Multz, …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Nuclear Nonproliferation ID 4532 Date 07/02/1992 To the Congress of the United States: I have reviewed the activities of the United States Government departments and agencies during calendar year 1991 related to preventing nuclear proliferation, and I am pleased to submit my annual report pursuant to section 601(a) of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95 - 242, 22 U.S.C. 3281(a)). As the report demonstrates, the United States continued …
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Message to the Senate Returning Without Approval the National Voter Registration Act of 1992 ID 4533 Date 07/02/1992 To the Senate of the United States: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 250, the ``National Voter Registration Act of 1992.'' This Administration strongly supports the goal of increasing participation in the electoral process. We have worked with leaders of both parties in an attempt to produce legislation that would accomplish that purpose. S. 250, however, would impose …
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Nomination of Kent N. Brown To Be United States Ambassador to the Republic of Georgia ID 4538 Date 07/02/1992 The President today announced his intention to nominate Kent N. Brown, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Georgia. Since 1990, Mr. Brown has served as political adviser to the Supreme Allied Commander, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Casteau, Belgium. He has also served as: …
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Radio Address to the Nation on the Results of the Presidential Election ID 5081 Date 11/07/1992 Way back in 1945, Winston Churchill was defeated at the polls. He said, ``I have been given the Order of the Boot.'' That is the exact same position in which I find myself today. I admit, this is not the position I would have preferred, but it is a judgment I honor. Having known the sweet taste of popular favor, I can more readily accept the sour taste of defeat, because it is seasoned for me by my deep devotion …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Withdrawal of Russian and Commonwealth of Independent States Armed Forces from the Baltic Countries ID 5090 Date 11/19/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law 102 - 391), I am submitting the attached report on progress being made toward the withdrawal of the armed forces of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Telephone Conversation With President Boris Yeltsin of Russia ID 5095 Date 11/30/1992 The President called President Boris Yeltsin of Russia today on the eve of the Congress of People's Deputies meeting in Moscow. They discussed the situation in Russia and U.S.-Russian relations. The President reaffirmed to President Yeltsin the strong and unequivocal U.S. support for efforts to promote democracy and economic reform in Russia. The President made it …
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Recess Appointment of Lawrence S. Eagleburger as Secretary of State ID 5103 Date 12/08/1992 The President today announced the recess appointment of Lawrence S. Eagleburger, of Florida, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the personal rank of Career Ambassador, to be Secretary of State. He would succeed James A. Baker III. Mr. Eagleburger has served as Acting Secretary of State since August 23, …
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Message on the Observance of Hanukkah ID 5105 Date 12/08/1992 I am delighted to send greetings to members of the Jewish community in the United States and around the world as you celebrate Hanukkah. As you commemorate the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago, you call to mind the many great spiritual and political struggles that have been borne by the Jewish people -- a people of faith and resolve. When it burned miraculously for eight days instead of one, the small cruse of …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya ID 5116 Date 12/14/1992 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 the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With King Hussein of Jordan ID 5120 Date 12/16/1992 The President today met with King Hussein of Jordan in connection with the King's private visit to the U.S. for a medical checkup. The two leaders had a discussion of the situation in the Gulf, especially the importance of maintaining U.N. sanctions against Iraq, and the Middle East peace process. The President also welcomed Jordan's decision to commit forces to both the peacemaking and …
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Recess Appointment of Sean Charles O'Keefe as Secretary of the Navy ID 5121 Date 12/16/1992 The President today announced his intention to recess-appoint Sean Charles O'Keefe, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Navy. He would succeed H. Lawrence Garrett III. Since July, Mr. O'Keefe has served as Acting Secretary of the Navy. Prior to this, Mr. O'Keefe served as Comptroller for the Department of Defense, 1989 - 92. He has also served on the Defense Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee as …
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Remarks at the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk in Michigan ID 4765 Date 09/07/1992 All right. Who brought the coffee? Now let's go. Governor Engler's here. You know his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to the taxpayers' money, they say he's so tight that he squeaks when he walks, so we are going to find out about that. [Laughter] We're grateful to see so many people ready for the latest ``Big Mac Attack.'' We're going across this thing. Barbara and I were over in Sault Sainte Marie, and …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at the B'nai B'rith International Convention ID 4771 Date 09/08/1992 The President. Thank you, Senator. Thank you all very much. Please be seated, and thank you. Let me just say what a joy it is to have been introduced by Rudy Boschwitz. The Senate still misses him. He is my friend, and so you can discount some of those kind words. But I'll tell you it was awfully thoughtful of you, Kent and others, to ask Rudy to present me here to this most prestigious order, …
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White House Statement on Fire Danger in the Northwest ID 4783 Date 09/09/1992 The President today announced several actions that the administration will take to expedite salvage operations of dead or dying timber in the Northwest and Northern California in order to ease the growing fire danger in that region. Western States, particularly California, are experiencing one of the worst fire seasons in history. This summer alone, there have been over 70,000 wildfires that have destroyed approximately 1.7 …
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Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With the Economic Club of Detroit in Michigan ID 4784 Date 09/10/1992 The President. Thank you all very, very much. Good morning to everyone. Governor Engler, I'm proud to be with you, sir, and thank you for that kind introduction. Greetings to Chick Fisher, your chairman, and Jerry Warren, both of whom have been most hospitable to me. I've been here several times before this most distinguished American forum, and I'm delighted to be back. This morning I am here …
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Remarks at a Welcome Rally in Anaheim, California ID 4792 Date 09/13/1992 The President. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you very much, President Reagan. May I salute not only President Reagan but Governor Wilson, our master of ceremonies; Bob Dornan, our great Member of Congress, a loyal supporter. I want to thank the Gatlin Brothers, my old friends that are with us today. What a job they do for us. It's great to be in California. And it's especially great to be here with these three Members of the United …
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Remarks to Vaagen Brothers Lumber Employees in Colville, Washington ID 4794 Date 09/14/1992 The President. Thank you all very much. What a wonderful welcome. May I thank your very special Senator, Senator Slade Gorton, for that introduction and much more for all he does for this great State back in Washington, DC. You have an outstanding Senator. And thanks to Duane Vaagen and all of the rest of you for letting us visit here today. I know we've disrupted not only this wonderful facility but a lot of things …
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Remarks to Burrill Lumber Employees in Medford, Oregon ID 4795 Date 09/14/1992 The President. Mike, thank you, sir. Thank you very -- He's getting our props ready for this presentation. [Laughter] Now, thank you so much, Mike, for the introduction. Thanks to your wonderful dad and to the entire Burrill family and all of you for letting me visit here today. Last week in Detroit, I released my Agenda for American Renewal. And the agenda was based on a fundamental premise: that the challenges that America …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Lebanese-American Leaders ID 4807 Date 09/16/1992 President Bush met today with a group of prominent Lebanese-Americans and His Eminence, John Cardinal O'Connor, to review the situation in Lebanon in light of the recent elections. The President reaffirmed the longstanding commitment of the United States to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Lebanon, the dissolution of all armed militias, and the …
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Remarks to the Community in Enid, Oklahoma ID 4809 Date 09/17/1992 Thank you. Please be seated. Good morning, everyone, and thank -- [applause] -- hey, let me tell you something. There's something about Enid. You really make a guy feel at home. May I thank Don Nickles. I'll have more to say about him in just a minute. And while I'm on the subject of thanks, let me compliment Mark McCord on his introduction of Senator Nickles and getting this whole event together, all the civic clubs. And I want to thank …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Trade With Canada ID 4992 Date 10/23/1992 Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 103 of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 (Public Law 100 - 449), I am pleased to submit the attached report and related documents pertaining to an action to amend Annex 301.2, which pertains to rules of origin. Sincerely, George Bush Note: Identical letters were sent to Dan Rostenkowski, chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means, …
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Statement on Signing the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ID 4995 Date 10/24/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 776, the ``Energy Policy Act of 1992.'' My action today will place America upon a clear path toward a more prosperous, energy efficient, environmentally sensitive, and economically secure future. Soon after I took office I directed the Secretary of Energy, Admiral James Watkins, to prepare a comprehensive and balanced National Energy Strategy (NES) in recognition of the vital importance of energy to …
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Statement on Signing the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act ID 4997 Date 10/24/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 4844, the ``Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act.'' This Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a detailed report on alternatives for restoring the important Elwha River ecosystem and fisheries in the State of Washington. The ecosystem includes resources inside one of our Nation's premier assets, the Olympic National Park. I wish to express, …
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Statement on Signing the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992 ID 4999 Date 10/24/1992 It gives me great pleasure to sign into law S. 2322, the ``Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1992.'' Our Nation provides compensation payments to service-disabled veterans and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits to the survivors of those who die as a result of military service to our country. My Administration is committed to ensuring that these payments keep …
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Statement on Signing the FREEDOM Support Act ID 5000 Date 10/24/1992 Today I have signed into law S. 2532, the ``FREEDOM Support Act.'' This historic legislation authorizes a range of programs to support free market and democratic reforms being undertaken in Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, and the other states of the former Soviet Union. In particular, the bill endorses the billion increase in the U.S. share of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and authorizes 0 million in U.S. bilateral assistance. In …
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Remarks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Detroit, Michigan ID 5001 Date 10/25/1992 Thank you, Chief Vaughn, and all of you. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. I'm just delighted to be here. Thank you, Chief Vaughn, the president, for that kind introduction. And may I salute Steve Harris, who I understand is the incoming leader of this most distinguished group. I don't know where you get that enthusiasm. I fell asleep in the 9th inning, and I'm sure some of you stayed up until …
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Remarks to the Community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota ID 5004 Date 10/25/1992 The President. Thank you, Governor. Thank you, South Dakota. Thanks for that welcome. Audience members. Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! The President. Thank you, George. Hey, listen, thank you so very much. I am very proud to be introduced by your great Governor, George Mickelson. Let me salute the others here: Larry Pressler, your Senator; Lieutenant Governor Walt Miller; Bill Janklow, the former Governor, …