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Nomination of James Buchanan Busey IV To Be Deputy Secretary of Transportation ID 3658 Date 11/20/1991 The President today announced his intention to nominate James Buchanan Busey IV, of Illinois, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. He would succeed Elaine L. Chao. Since 1989, Admiral Busey has served as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC. Admiral Busey served in the U.S. Navy, 1952 - 1989. From 1987 to 1989, Admiral Busey …
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Proclamation 6379 -- National Military Families Recognition Day, 1991 ID 3666 Date 11/22/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We Americans take great pride in the vigilance, courage, and patriotism of the men and women who serve in our United States Armed Forces. Yet, in large part, the extraordinary spirit of our Nation's service members reflects that of the families who stand behind them. Thus, while we salute our troops for their outstanding efforts to preserve peace and …
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Exchange With Reporters in the Oval Office ID 3678 Date 11/26/1991 Economic Growth Package Q. Mr. President, what do you really think about the economic package that was presented to you yesterday? The President. I'm for it. Q. You're for it? The President. Yes. Q. How strongly? The President. That's what I've said. Q. Enough to keep Congress in session? The President. Listen, Congress has been here all year long. If they want to pass this, let them pass it today. Q. You're not going to ask them to stay …
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Remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremony for William Barr as Attorney General ID 3681 Date 11/26/1991 Thank you all. And thank you, George and Mr. Attorney General, distinguished members of the Cabinet, Members of Congress who are with us here today. I spot Senator Thurmond, Senator Hatch, members of the White House staff, and Bishop Daily, to you, sir. Ladies and gentlemen: Let me offer congratulations to Bill Barr and a warm welcome and best wishes to his wife, Chris, and to these three wonderful daughters …
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Statement on Signing the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 ID 5079 Date 11/04/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 5193, the ``Veterans Health Care Act of 1992.'' This legislation will improve the delivery of health care and other services to our Nation's veterans. H.R. 5193 implements the Administration's proposal to establish the Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Registry within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This registry is a reflection of our Nation's commitment to the men and women who …
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Remarks at a Senate Republican Leadership Dinner Honoring the President ID 5083 Date 11/10/1992 Thank you for that wonderful welcome. Dan, thank you for those kind remarks. Please be seated. Well, thank you. I kind of had mixed emotions about this night, whether to -- coming to something that would be a wake and something sorrowful and sad, or something like it's turned out to be, at least in my view, something upbeat and very positive. So I'm glad to be here, and Barbara's glad to be here. I'd like to …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency Regarding Chemical and Biological Weapons Proliferation ID 5085 Date 11/11/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On November 16, 1990, in light of the dangers of the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons, I issued Executive Order No. 12735 and declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.). Under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. …
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Memorandum on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ID 5096 Date 11/30/1992 Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Puerto Rico is a self-governing territory of the United States whose residents have been United States citizens since 1917 and have fought valorously in five wars in the defense of our Nation and the liberty of others. On July 25, 1952, as a consequence of steps taken by both the United States Government and the people of Puerto Rico voting in a referendum, a new constitution …
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Awards ID 5097 Date 12/02/1992 Thank you all very much. Barbara and I are just delighted to welcome everyone to the White House. And let me single out a few people. I'll get in trouble on this in this distinguished group, but our Cabinet members here: Jim Watkins, who brought our National Energy Strategy through the Congress; Manuel Lujan, who's helped expand our parks and refuges; Secretary Barbara Franklin, …
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Remarks at a Christmas Greeting for the White House Staff ID 5101 Date 12/07/1992 Don't dare move my hands -- [laughter] -- what I wanted to do -- [laughter]. No, but I am very grateful to Dana and to Paula for being here. And Dana's given me a lot of laughs. He said to me on the phone, ``Are you sure you really want me to come there?'' [Laughter] And I said yes. And he said, ``I hope I've never crossed the line.'' I knew exactly what he meant, and as far as I'm concerned, he never has. The fact that we …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Determination Not To Prohibit Fish Imports From Colombia ID 5108 Date 12/10/1992 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 8(b) of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1978(b)), generally known as the Pelly Amendment, I am notifying you that on November 3, 1992, in accordance with section 101(a) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the Secretary of Commerce certified to me that a denial of an affirmative finding and …
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Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree ID 5110 Date 12/10/1992 Thank you, Joe, for being the President of the Christmas Pageant of Peace. And may I salute Lucie Arnaz and Lee Greenwood, Keshia Knight Pulliam; the world's greatest weatherman, who missed it tonight, Willard Scott; the Children's Chorus of Maryland; the cast of ``A Christmas Carol'' -- great of them to come down; and of course, the U.S. Coast Guard Band. Barbara and I are very pleased that all of you could be here tonight. It's …
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Remarks to the President's Drug Advisory Council Leadership Forum ID 5111 Date 12/11/1992 What a nice welcome. Thank you very much. Normally I wouldn't say anything bad about Jim Burke, but he's got it backwards. I came over here to thank you people for this fantastic job, voluntarism at its very best. And that's what this is all about. I am delighted to be here. Of course, I salute Jim. You take a man like that with a fantastic record in business and then in community service and ask him to do a big job, …
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Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medals of Freedom ID 5112 Date 12/11/1992 Barbara and I thank you all very much. Barbara and I are just delighted to have you here on this special occasion. Welcome to the White House. I'm going to keep this relatively short today because afterwards Richard Petty and I are going to take a few laps around the Ellipse in number 43 -- [laughter] -- so we've got plenty to do. Mr. Vice President and Mrs. Quayle and members of our Cabinet, a special welcome to all of you. …
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Remarks at Texas A M University in College Station, Texas ID 5117 Date 12/15/1992 Thank you all for that welcome back. Thank you very, very much. Good afternoon, everybody, and thank you all. I knew if I wore this necktie I'd get a nice welcome. But anyway -- [applause]. Thank you, Dr. Mobley, thank you, Bill, for your kind introduction. May I salute Congressmen that are with us today, Congressman Joe Barton and Congressman Jack Fields; and Commissioner Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison and …
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Remarks Prior to Discussions With Ambassador Saud Nasir Al-Sabah of Kuwait ID 5122 Date 12/17/1992 The President. I don't think anybody has been more steadfast in their support of a common purpose than you have, and I am very grateful to you. And I hope you'll pay my respects, when you go home, to His Majesty. But I want to take this opportunity to thank you all. During that Desert Storm you stayed in close touch, and you just did a dramatic and wonderful job for the coalition. And we're going to miss you, …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran ID 5007 Date 10/25/1992 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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Remarks to the Ace Hardware Convention in Denver, Colorado ID 5008 Date 10/26/1992 What a great welcome. Thank you very, very much. Thank you all. That was just first-class. Please be seated. Roger, thank you. My heavens, what a wonderful -- I'm kind of glad I'm running against Clinton instead of this guy, I'll tell you. [Laughter] No, but when he was citing those values and what you all stand for about hard work, it really resonates. I'm very grateful to Roger Peterson. I want to thank your chairman, who …
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Memorandum of Disapproval for Legislation Requiring an Historical and Cultural Resources Study in Lynn, Massachusetts ID 5011 Date 10/26/1992 I am withholding my approval of H.R. 2859, which would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to identify historic sites in the vicinity of Lynn, Massachusetts, and provide alternatives on the appropriate Federal role in preserving and interpreting these sites. The National Park Service (NPS) studies many sites to determine if they are nationally …
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Statement on Signing the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 ID 5015 Date 10/26/1992 Today I am signing into law S. 3006, the ``President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992.'' This legislation provides for the review and, wherever possible, the release of records about the assassination of President Kennedy that have not yet been made public. I fully support the goals of this legislation. In the minds of many Americans, questions about President …
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Memorandum of Disapproval for Legislation To Include Revere Beach, Massachusetts, in the National Park System ID 5020 Date 10/27/1992 I am withholding my approval of H.R. 2109, which would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Revere Beach, Massachusetts, and provide alternatives on the appropriate Federal role in preserving and interpreting this site. The National Park Service (NPS) studies many sites to determine if they are nationally significant and therefore suitable for …
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Statement on Signing Delaware River Port Authority Supplemental Compact Legislation ID 5027 Date 10/27/1992 Today I am signing into law S. 2964, a bill granting the consent of the Congress to a supplemental compact or agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey concerning the Delaware River Port Authority. Although I have signed S. 2964, I will withhold my approval of H.R. 5452 because it is identical to S. 2964. George Bush The White House, October 27, 1992. Note: S. …
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Remarks on Departure from Lima, Ohio ID 5028 Date 10/28/1992 I understand that Bruce Willis had a few words to you. But let me tell you something. I think this country likes a fighter. I think this country likes somebody who does not let the national media, nor certainly Clinton and Gore get him down, and is going to fight right on and win this election. I can tell you this. I was just on a television show, and I can repeat here what I said then -- I am absolutely convinced because of this kind of turnout …
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Question-and-Answer Session in Columbus ID 5032 Date 10/28/1992 Moderator. Mr. President, I would like to ask the first question tonight. And first of all, let me just say thanks for joining us. It's a pleasure to have you in Columbus, and welcome to our fine State. The President. Nice to be back. Fall of Communism Moderator. I want to start with a campaign flap that surfaced today, as far as I know. Your opponent, one of your opponents, Bill Clinton, has waved a copy of New Yorker magazine, which claims …
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Statement on Signing the Futures Trading Practices Act of 1992 ID 5038 Date 10/28/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 707, the ``Futures Trading Practices Act of 1992.'' This forward-looking legislation is good for America's futures exchanges, good for farmers and ranchers who use futures, and good for U.S. financial markets. Indeed, this modernization of our financial laws will benefit everybody who works and invests in the American economy. The bill contains an important provision sought by the …
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Statement on Signing the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 ID 5039 Date 10/28/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 5334, the ``Housing and Community Development Act of 1992.'' This bill establishes a sound regulatory structure for Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), combats money laundering, provides essential regulatory relief to financial institutions, authorizes several key Administration housing initiatives, and reduces the risk of lead-based paint poisoning. This legislation …
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Statement on Signing the Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act ID 5048 Date 10/29/1992 Today I have signed into law S. 2679, the ``Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act.'' This Act demonstrates our intent as a Nation to conserve and protect irreplaceable tropical forests and to provide world leadership in stemming the decline of these forests. It allows us to meet our obligations to the principles of forest management, conservation, and sustainable development that were established at the recent United Nations …
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Question-and-Answer Session in Grand Rapids ID 5050 Date 10/29/1992 Moderator. Okay, something about the questions that you're going to hear tonight: Contrary to some of the reports that some of you may have heard, TV - 13 and Channel 4 in Detroit have selected the questions and selected the audience participants. There was no outside interference or approval from the Bush-Quayle campaign or the White House. There are a lot of questions, so without further ado, let's get to them. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd …
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Remarks on Concluding a Whistlestop Tour in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin ID 5062 Date 10/31/1992 The President. Thank you very much. What a great rally. Thank you very much, Governor. Thank you, thank you very, very much. May I say at the beginning of these brief remarks that I am very, very grateful to your Governor, to my friend Tommy Thompson. You couldn't have a better guy helping you win this State. I want to salute -- you know, everywhere we go we see ``Clean House!'' What we need to do is have more …
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Statement on Signing the Airport and Airway Safety, Capacity, Noise Improvement, and Intermodal Transportation Act of 1992 ID 5063 Date 10/31/1992 Today I am signing into law H.R. 6168, the ``Airport and Airway Safety, Capacity, Noise Improvement, and Intermodal Transportation Act of 1992.'' This legislation maintains the flow of capital to our Nation's infrastructure, ensuring the preeminent position of American aviation. Airport grants funding alone will provide more than 75,000 jobs to the economy in …