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Nomination of Ann Christine Petersen To Be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force ID 995 Date 10/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Ann Christine Petersen to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense. She would succeed Anne Newman Foreman. Since 1976 Mrs. Petersen has served as an attorney with the law firm of Wildman, Harrold, Allen and Dixon in Chicago, IL; and as a partner since 1983. Mrs. Petersen graduated from the University …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Soviet Defense Minister Dmitriy Yazov ID 1003 Date 10/03/1989 The President met with Soviet Minister of Defense Dmitriy Yazov for about 30 minutes and exchanged views with him on issues of U.S.-Soviet security and arms control. General Yazov is here to meet with Defense Secretary Cheney as a part of a continuing program of contacts between military officials of the two countries. The President expressed his desire to conclude agreements …
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Appointment of J. Brian Gaffney as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal National Mortgage Association ID 1006 Date 10/03/1989 The President today announced his intention to appoint J. Brian Gaffney to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal National Mortgage Association for a term ending on the date of the annual meeting of the stockholders in 1990. He would succeed Al Cardenas. Since 1960 Mr. Gaffney has served as a partner with the law firm of Gaffney, Pease and DiFabio in New …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Jonas Savimbi of Angola ID 1011 Date 10/05/1989 President Bush met with UNITA [National Union for the Total Independence of Angola] leader Dr. Jonas Savimbi for approximately 30 minutes in the Oval Office this morning. Dr. Savimbi is in the United States on a private visit. He has met with President Bush several times during the last administration. President Bush used the occasion of today's visit to stress the United States continued …
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Message on the Presidential Quality and Management Improvement Awards ID 1015 Date 10/05/1989 Message to Civilian and Military Personnel I would like to ask you to join me in a partnership to improve Government operations and services to the public. I know from my own experiences in Government that Federal civilian and military personnel make critical differences every day in how well and how efficiently Government organizations provide essential public services. Because of the urgent need to reduce the …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting Reports on Trade Barriers to United States Wine Exports
Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting Reports on Trade Barriers to United States Wine Exports ID 1020 Date 10/06/1989 Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to Section 1125 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, I am submitting herewith updated reports concerning consultations undertaken by the United States Government to eliminate trade barriers to U.S. wine exports in certain foreign countries. Sincerely, George Bush Note: Identical letters were sent to Lloyd Bentsen, chairman of the Senate …
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Compliance With the Southern Africa Tripartite Agreement ID 1792 Date 04/23/1990 Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the provisions of section 417(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101 - 246; 104 Stat. 72), I am transmitting herewith a report on compliance by the governments of the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa with the Tripartite Agreement of …
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Remarks at a White House Briefing for the Associated General Contractors of America ID 1797 Date 04/24/1990 This is what we call a cameo drop-by. It means you don't have to listen very long to me speaking. But as I was walking over here, my friend Sam Skinner was out there trolling around Executive Avenue in the sun on this beautiful day, and I said, come on, let's go over and say thank you to the AGC. And that's why he's here, and that's why I'm here. And I might say parenthetically that this …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Meeting With President Jacques Delors of the European Community Commission ID 1798 Date 04/24/1990 President Bush met today with European Community Commission President Jacques Delors to discuss the development of relations between the United States and the European Community, an important part of U.S. relations with Europe. President Delors described the Community's continuing political and economic integration and the Community's developing …
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Nomination of Ming Hsu To Be a Commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission ID 1801 Date 04/24/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Ming Hsu to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 1991. She would succeed Elaine L. Chao. Since 1982 Mrs. Hsu has served as the Governor's special trade representative for the State of New Jersey and director of the State commerce department's division of international trade in Newark, NJ. Prior to this, …
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Remarks to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad in Bethesda, Maryland ID 1809 Date 04/25/1990 Thank you all very much. From George to George, thank you. [Laughter] President Giebel, thank you very much, and Chief Dwyer and members of this marvelous Bethesda-Chevy Chase Volunteer Rescue Squad. And of course, I want to pay my respects to our county executive, Sidney Kramer -- thank him for being with us today. Congressman Curt Weldon, an old friend of mine, a current Member of the United States Congress, is …
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Nomination of Peter Jon de Vos To Be United States Ambassador to Liberia ID 1810 Date 04/25/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Peter Jon de Vos, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Liberia. He would succeed James Keough Bishop. Since 1989 Mr. de Vos has served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and …
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Message to the Congress Transmitting Amendments to the China-United States Fishing Agreement ID 1814 Date 04/26/1990 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (Public Law 94 - 265; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), I transmit herewith an agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China amending and extending the 1985 Agreement Concerning Fisheries off the Coasts of the …
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Nomination of General Michael J. Dugan To Be Chief of Staff of the Air Force ID 1816 Date 04/26/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Gen. Michael J. Dugan, United States Air Force, to be Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He would succeed Gen. Larry D. Welch, whose term expires June 30, 1990. General Dugan is presently serving as commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe; commander in chief, United States Air Forces in Europe; and Air Force component commander, United States …
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Memorandum on Modifications of the Generalized System of Preferences ID 1818 Date 04/26/1990 Memorandum for the United States Trade Representative Subject: Actions Concerning the Generalized System of Preferences Pursuant to subsections 502(b)(4) and 502(b)(7) and section 504 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)(4), 2462(b)(7), and 2464), the President is authorized to make determinations concerning the alleged expropriation without compensation by a beneficiary developing …
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Statement on International Trade ID 1819 Date 04/27/1990 After extensive discussions with Ambassador Hills, Secretary Brady, and the members of my Economic Policy Council (EPC) on the Super 301 provisions of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, I have directed Ambassador Hills to give her highest priority to bringing the Uruguay round of multilateral trade negotiations to a timely and successful conclusion in December of this year. I believe that multilateral negotiations in GATT are the most …
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Remarks at a White House Briefing for the American Legislative Exchange Council ID 1820 Date 04/27/1990 The President. Such enthusiasm for Sununu finishing -- it's wonderful. [Laughter] Look, I'm just delighted to be back with this most distinguished group. Let me say, having interrupted our Chief of Staff, how fortunate I am to have someone as Chief of Staff here in the White House who did -- as Sam Rayburn often talked about -- did run for sheriff. Remember what Rayburn said? He said: ``Well, that guy's …
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the President's Volunteer Action Awards ID 1821 Date 04/27/1990 Welcome, everybody. Please be seated. Well, welcome all. I'm just delighted to be with you. And I was looking around because I'm told that Senator Durenberger was going to be here -- I don't quite spot him. But in any event, I'm delighted that you all are here. Is Governor Kean here? There he is, way back there, and Deb -- I want to say hello to the former Governor of New Jersey, who I was told was …
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Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce ID 1824 Date 04/30/1990 Thank you very, very much, John. And what do you think about that Marine Corps Band, led by Colonel Bourgeois? Aren't they first class? Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, very much. And it's always a pleasure to meet with this high-powered group. I want to pay my respects once again to Dick Lesher, the president of the chamber; to salute your outgoing chairman, John Clendenin, for the leadership that he's shown and …
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Nomination of Gilberto Guardia Fabrega To Be Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission ID 1826 Date 04/30/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Gilberto Guardia Fabrega to be Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission. He would succeed Dennis P. McAuliffe. In 1952 Mr. Guardia founded Diaz and Guardia, an architectural and engineering company in the Republic of Panama, and currently serves as president and chairman of the board. Prior to this Mr. Guardia served as a civil …
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The President's News Conference Following Discussions With Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu of Japan in Palm Springs, California ID 1612 Date 03/03/1990 Japan-U.S. Trade Q. Mr. President, are you satisfied that the Prime Minister has given a sufficient political commitment to break the impasse in trade talks? And did he offer any trade concessions? The President. You heard his statement, which I thought was very good. And all I can tell you is we had perhaps the best opportunity that I've seen to have …
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Statement on the Economic Situation in Argentina ID 1614 Date 03/05/1990 The actions announced yesterday by Argentina's President Carlos Menem indicate that he clearly is determined to bring about economic recovery in Argentina. President Menem called me last Thursday, March 1, to tell me that he would be announcing new economic measures designed to bring stability to his country's economy. The United States encourages him in this effort and in his support for democracy. We realize, however, that this …
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Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ID 1615 Date 03/05/1990 Twenty years ago today, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) entered into force. One hundred and forty states have joined the treaty, making it the most widely accepted arms control instrument in history. The NPT represents the primary legal barrier to nuclear proliferation and thus constitutes a principal foundation of international security. Later this year, the …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti of Italy ID 1620 Date 03/06/1990 German Reunification Q. Mr. Prime Minister, do you believe the two-plus-four formula will give Italy a sufficient voice in the possible reunification of Germany? The Prime Minister. No, it's not a problem which belongs to Italy. I think that all the member countries of the Atlantic alliance must handle together these problems, and provided that the specific problems related to Berlin must be …
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Remarks at the American Electronics Association Luncheon ID 1625 Date 03/07/1990 Mitchell, thank you. After listening to him, I'm glad it was the other guy from Massachusetts that I ran against a couple of years ago. [Laughter] But really, thank you for that warm welcome, and I'm delighted to be here and, of course, delighted to see Dick Iverson and so many familiar faces out here. Many of you came a long way to be here, and so I won't ask you to sit through a long speech. The punishment should fit the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Space Exploration Initiative ID 1627 Date 03/08/1990 On July 20, 1989, in a speech commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing, the President announced three major space policy objectives of the administration: the completion of Space Station Freedom, a return to the Moon to stay, and a manned expedition to Mars. In that speech, he asked the Vice President to lead the National Space Council in developing policies and plans to …
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White House Fact Sheet on the National Transportation Policy ID 1630 Date 03/08/1990 President Bush today joined Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner in releasing ``Moving America,'' the first statement of national transportation policy issued by the Federal Government in over a decade. Last year, President Bush made development of a new national transportation policy statement one of the administration's major objectives. In developing the policy, the Department of Transportation (DOT) conducted …
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Remarks Upon Meeting the University of Miami Hurricanes ID 1633 Date 03/09/1990 What a day in the Rose Garden. And welcome, all of you especially -- and all of you to the White House. It's great to see Senator Gramm and Senator Mack, and distinguished Members of the United States Congress here, Dante Fascell and Congressman Bennett. Sam Jankovich, the director of athletics at Miami; and, of course, Dennis Erickson and his staff; and then the number one football team in America, the Miami Hurricanes. For …
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Appointment of Deborah Amend as Special Assistant to the President for Communications ID 1640 Date 03/13/1990 The President today announced the appointment of Deborah Amend as Special Assistant to the President for Communications. Since 1985 Ms. Amend has served in several capacities at the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington, DC, including deputy campaign director, 1989 to present; Midwest regional campaign director, 1986 - 1989; and incumbent field representative, 1985 - 1986. In …
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Remarks Following Discussions With President Joaquim Alberto Chissano of Mozambique ID 1644 Date 03/13/1990 President Bush. Mr. President, it was a great pleasure to meet with you here at the White House, sir, as our very special guest. More than 2,000 years ago a prophet once said, ``There are four things that can never be recaptured: the spoken word, the sped arrow, time past, and the neglected opportunity.'' This afternoon, President Chissano and our delegation had a very productive meeting and a very …