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Remarks on Signing the Proclamation Commemorating the Designation of Atlanta as Olympic Host City ID 2295 Date 10/03/1990 Thank you all very, very much. First, look, it's a great pleasure to have you all here. I want to pay my respects to the Members of the Congress that are down to salute this event -- Senators, Congressmen. And I can feel this Atlanta spirit that you've made famous. I thought for a minute Maynard Jackson was taking over here. But nevertheless -- [laughter] -- I want to particularly …
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The President's News Conference on the Federal Budget Crisis ID 2304 Date 10/06/1990 The President. I just wanted to comment. I know the leaders have been speaking. And I have not yet signed but, within the next couple of minutes, will veto the continuing resolution. We've had good cooperation from the Democrat and Republican leaders. The Congress has got to get on with the people's business. I'd like them to do that business -- get a budget resolution -- and get it done in the next 24 hours or 48 hours. …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Breakfast for Senator Jesse Helms in Raleigh, North Carolina ID 2312 Date 10/10/1990 Thank you for that welcome. And let me say at the outset, I'm very, very pleased to be back. It's always good to see Governor Jim Martin, Dottie. He hasn't lightened up any, but nevertheless -- [laughter] -- I'm glad to see him. Of course, Jim Gardner, my old classmate in the House, and his wife, Marie, and to Bill Graham, our State banking commissioner, who did a fabulous job as the Bush-Quayle …
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Remarks and an Exchange With Reporters on the Federal Budget Negotiations ID 2319 Date 10/11/1990 The President. This is what we call a modified -- -- Q. Photo opportunity. The President. -- -- photo opportunity. Maybe take a couple of questions. Q. No kidding. Yea! The President. Which I haven't done since -- in 48 hours. What do you mean, yea? No, but let me just -- I know there's a lot of interest in you all being here, and I'm very pleased to be meeting with the members of the Ways and Means Committee …
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Remarks on Signing the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation ID 2320 Date 10/11/1990 Let me just first greet the members of the fire-service community, Members of Congress who are here, officials from FEMA, Fire Marshal Bernard Johnson, Fire Chief Rayfield Alfred, my own firefighters -- call them my own -- Engine Company 13 and Tower 10 -- welcome to the White House. We've got a few fires to put out around here, and that's why I've been late. [Laughter] Thank you very much. More than 2,100,000 fires broke out …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Luncheon for Gubernatorial Candidate Clayton Williams in Dallas, Texas ID 2328 Date 10/15/1990 Thank you all very much. Thank you so very much, Claytie, for those generous and very kind words. And of course, my special thanks to all of you for that warm welcome. Let me just simply say it is great to be back home again. And it's always a pleasure for me to set my silver foot back on Texas soil. [Laughter] Uh-huh. [Laughter] It is, as Claytie said, an honor to share this podium up …
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Statement on the Federal Budget ID 2335 Date 10/16/1990 Tonight the Democrats in Congress have turned back the clock. By a partisan vote in the House of Representatives, the Democrats pushed through a tax increase on working men and women. The hidden tax is back. By removing the indexing of tax rates, the Democrats have resurrected an inequity most Americans thought was a thing of the past: bracket creep. Also, I find unacceptable surcharges and other hidden mechanisms that increase income taxes on all …
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Statement on the Children's Television Act of 1990 ID 2336 Date 10/17/1990 I have decided to withhold my approval from H.R. 1677, the ``Children's Television Act of 1990,'' which will result in its becoming law without my signature. This bill is intended to increase the amount and quality of children's television programming and to diminish the commercialization of programming for children. I wholeheartedly support these goals, but regret that the Congress has chosen inappropriate means of serving them. In …
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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Prime Minister Jozsef Antall of Hungary ID 2337 Date 10/18/1990 The President. Mr. Prime Minister, it's a tremendous pleasure to welcome you and your wife, Klara, to the White House today. Seven years ago, I became the highest ranking American official to visit Hungary and, last year, the first American President to journey there. Even though it was pouring rain when we arrived in Kossuth Square, the people of Hungary gave us a very warm welcome. Barbara and I have …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Civil Rights Legislation ID 2344 Date 10/20/1990 To the Congress of the United States: I am pleased to transmit a legislative proposal that if adopted would cure critical defects in the Civil Rights Act of 1990, a bill which, in its current form, S. 2104, I am compelled to veto. As presented to me, S. 2104 would lead employers to adopt quotas for hiring and promotion, and it would prevent or discourage some victims of illegal quotas from seeking legal redress. …
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Memorandum on the Kaho'olawe, Hawaii, Weapons Range ID 2348 Date 10/22/1990 Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense Subject: Use of the Island of Kaho'olawe, Hawaii, as a Weapons Range You are directed to discontinue use of Kaho'olawe as a weapons range effective immediately. This directive extends to use of the island for small arms, artillery, naval gunfire support, and aerial ordnance training. In addition, you are directed to establish a joint Department of Defense-State of Hawaii commission to examine …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Breakfast for Gubernatorial Candidate Pete Wilson in Irvine, California ID 2360 Date 10/26/1990 Don, thank you so very much for that very, very generous introduction. If I began to try to express my gratitude to Don for all he's done for me, it would be impossible. So, I just want to say thank you -- thank you for what you and George have done for this wonderful event in support of Pete Wilson, for all that you both do in support of this party. And I am very, very pleased to be …
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Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for Senatorial Candidate Pat Saiki in Honolulu, Hawaii ID 2363 Date 10/26/1990 Well, thank you all, really, for that warm welcome back. Frank, thank you. Keep up the good work as campaign chairman. You know, you can get a feeling of these campaigns, and I love the feel of this Saiki campaign for the Senate. I feel we've got a winner out there. And I was privileged to be met at the airport by Senator Hiram Fong, an old friend of my family's and a friend of Barbara's and mine. …
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Remarks at the Conclusion of the Pacific Island Nations-United States Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii ID 2365 Date 10/27/1990 Distinguished friends, it's been a great pleasure to greet you here in the Pacific, here in the United States. We've just completed an unprecedented dialog on a wide range of mutual interests and concerns. In particular, we emphasize that America shares the islands' vision of the region's future -- seeing the Pacific not as a great ocean of small islands and tiny populations, but rather …
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Nomination of John A. Bushnell To Be United States Ambassador to Costa Rica ID 2367 Date 10/27/1990 The President today nominated John A. Bushnell, of Connecticut, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, as Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica. He would succeed Deane Roesch Hinton. Since 1989, Mr. Bushnell has served as Deputy Chief of Mission in the Republic of Panama. Mr. Bushnell entered the Foreign Service in 1960 and has served in the following positions: …
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Remarks at a Rally for Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Price in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ID 2371 Date 10/29/1990 I'm delighted to be back here. First, let me pay my respects to a man that campaigned for me way back in the early sixties. He's been my friend and Barbara's friend and your Governor: Henry Bellmon, over here. Henry, delighted to see you, sir. Of course, two who are with us today who are so active in Washington in leadership roles -- one in the Senate and one in the House. I'm talking about Senator …
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Statement on Signing the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990 ID 2512 Date 11/29/1990 Today I am signing S. 303, the ``Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990.'' This Act will encourage Federal agencies to use negotiation in the regulatory process, to the extent that it may be appropriate, as a means of avoiding costly and time-consuming litigation. In approving this bill, I must emphasize that Federal officials will retain their full statutory and constitutional responsibility to make all administrative …
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Statement on the United Nations Security Council Resolution Authorizing the Use of Force Against Iraq ID 2515 Date 11/29/1990 The United Nations Security Council vote underscores the unity and determination of the international community to end Iraq's illegal occupation of Kuwait. We are pleased to note the common stance and determination of the world in this endeavor. The United States will continue working with all countries for the express purpose of having the United Nations Security Council resolution …
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The President's News Conference ID 2516 Date 11/30/1990 The President. I have a statement, an opening statement, that is a little longer than normal; and I'd ask your indulgence. And then I will be glad to respond to questions. We're in the Gulf because the world must not and cannot reward aggression. And we're there because our vital interests are at stake. And we're in the Gulf because of the brutality of Saddam Hussein. We're dealing with a dangerous dictator all too willing to use force who has weapons …
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Remarks to a Joint Session of the Congress in Montevideo, Uruguay ID 2527 Date 12/04/1990 Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of Congress, ladies and gentlemen, and citizens of Uruguay: First off, all of us have been deeply touched by your warm welcome. From the minute I've gotten here, I've felt at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by images that were once familiar features in our own nation's frontier tradition: the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla depicting covered wagons, a …
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Message on the Observance of Hanukkah ID 2544 Date 12/11/1990 I am delighted to send greetings to Jews in this country and around the world as you celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. The Jewish religion is rich with tradition, and this special holiday is one of both teaching and joy. It commemorates the faith and the perseverance of Judah Maccabee and his followers, who were able to defeat their oppressors and rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem. According to tradition, even though the Maccabees could find …
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Nomination of Donald A. Henderson To Be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy ID 2546 Date 12/11/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald A. Henderson, of Maryland, to be an Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy for Life Sciences. He would succeed James B. Wyngaarden. Since 1977, Dr. Henderson has served as dean and professor of epidemiology and international health at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health …
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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 …