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Presidential Determination No. 91 - 18 -- Memorandum on Trade With Bulgaria ID 2643 Date 01/22/1991 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended -- Bulgaria Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ``Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2)(A)), 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 Bulgaria will …
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Message to the Congress on Trade With Bulgaria ID 2644 Date 01/22/1991 To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 402(c)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Act) (19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2)), I have determined that a waiver of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 with respect to Bulgaria will substantially promote the objectives of section 402. A copy of that determination is enclosed. I have also received assurances with respect to the emigration practices of Bulgaria required …
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Presidential Determination No. 91 - 19 -- Memorandum on Trade With Mongolia ID 2646 Date 01/23/1991 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as Amended -- Mongolia Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ``Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2)(A)), 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 Mongolia will …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Postponement of the President's Visit to Pacific Nations ID 3595 Date 11/05/1991 The President has decided to postpone his planned visit to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Australia. The President regrets this decision, but believes that uncertainty over the Congressional calendar requires this change. The administration will seek to identify a new schedule for the visits through diplomatic …
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The President's News Conference ID 3596 Date 11/06/1991 Confirmation of Robert Gates The President. Good morning, everybody. I've got a little statement here, and then I'll be glad to take a few questions on this chilly morning. First, I am just delighted about the Gates nomination. And I want to commend the Senate for approving him to be the Director of Central Intelligence. He is a good man, and he has outstanding credentials. And he served the country well. He's been at my right hand on all the big …
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Proclamation 6370 -- National Poison Prevention Week, 1992 ID 3604 Date 11/08/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For more than three decades, we Americans have observed National Poison Prevention Week as part of a concerted, nationwide campaign to reduce the number of accidental poisoning deaths among children. This annual observance, coupled with our year-round efforts in both the public and private sectors, has helped to save lives: during the past 30 years, the number …
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Address to the Nation Commemorating Veterans Day ID 3605 Date 11/09/1991 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the guns fell silent and the First World War came to an end. Ever since, Americans have set aside November 11th to honor our veterans, our heroes, whose footsteps set the pace of freedom's march. From the fiery birth of our Nation to freedom's latest triumph in the Persian Gulf, America's veterans have always answered the call and given their all whenever freedom was …
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Remarks at a Luncheon Hosted by Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers in The Hague ID 3606 Date 11/09/1991 Mr. Prime Minister and President Delors, Foreign Minister van den Broek, distinguished guests, thank you all. And may I especially thank Her Majesty the Queen for the extraordinary, warm, genuine hospitality that we have felt today and that Barbara and I have felt in the past as her guests, and to say what a pleasure it is to be back here once again. It is my pleasure to meet with you at the conclusion of this, …
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Statement on Signing the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991 ID 3616 Date 11/12/1991 It gives me great pleasure to sign into law H.R. 1046, the ``Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991.'' Our Nation provides compensation and other monetary benefits to service-disabled veterans and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits to the survivors of those who died as a result of military service to our country. H.R. 1046 provides a 3.7 percent increase in compensation and DIC benefits …
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Remarks at a Bush-Quayle Fundraising Luncheon in New York City ID 3618 Date 11/12/1991 Lou, thank you very much. My heavens, what a wonderful job you've done and these chairmen have done on this dinner. To paraphrase John F. Kennedy, I'm touched at this warm reception but not half as touched as all of you have been. [Laughter] I'll tell you, this is a wonderful, wonderful sendoff for us, and I am very grateful to you. I want to salute Rabbi Balkany and the Harlem Boys Choir, favorites of Barbara's and …
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Remarks to The Asia Society in New York City ID 3619 Date 11/12/1991 Thank you all very much. And John Whitehead, thank you, sir. John has served this country with great distinction over the years, and it's great to join him and Nancy here this evening, the other distinguished leaders here with me, and all of you -- so many ambassadors from countries in Asia, charges, United Nations contingents, Washington, DC contingents. And I'm just delighted to be here with all of you. It's also a pleasure to see Asia …
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Interview With Richard Ford of KSDK - TV in St. Louis, Missouri ID 3627 Date 11/13/1991 The Economy Q. Well, I guess you know everybody's anxious to talk about the economy. The President. Yes. Q. Well, it is the economy I want to talk about, too. And I might preface this, Mr. President, saying some of the questions I'm asking reflect some feedback that we get from our audience. And here in Missouri, for instance, the economy has been described as stagnant in the St. Louis area for a couple of years: …
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Exchange With Reporters in the Cabinet Room ID 3636 Date 11/14/1991 '92 Election Q. Mr. President, is Buchanan doing the right thing thinking about running? The President. I haven't paid much attention to that yet. Libyan Indictments Q. Mr. President, do you have any comment on the Lockerbie indictments? The President. We will have, but I want all that to come out properly. And then I'll undoubtedly have something to say. That was a terrible event. And indictments -- we have a system of justice in this …
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Statement on Signing the Continuing Appropriations Bill ID 3637 Date 11/15/1991 Today I have signed into law H.J. Res. 374, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1992. Providing for the operation of the Government through Continuing Resolutions is an undesirable practice. However, a third Continuing Resolution for FY 1992 is necessary at this time in order to keep certain activities of the Government functioning while the Congress completes the appropriations process. I commend the …
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Exchange With Reporters in Kennebunkport, Maine ID 3324 Date 08/22/1991 The President. We're in the middle of our domestic briefing which will continue. We interrupted that to get briefed by Secretary Baker who has just returned from the ministerial abroad, the NATO ministerial, that went very, very well. He filled me in on his conversations with the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union itself and of the Russian Republic; he met with him, I believe. And of course, we are very pleased that constitutional …
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Proclamation 6328 -- Commodore John Barry Day, 1991 ID 3332 Date 08/26/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During its War for Independence, our Nation faced a great and proven sea power. The young Continental Navy, which had been established by the Continental Congress in October 1775, was only a fraction of the size of the British fleet. Nevertheless, the small American naval force not only achieved several key victories during the War but also established a tradition of …
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The President's News Conference in Kennebunkport, Maine ID 3334 Date 09/02/1991 The President. Nearly 2 weeks ago, the world watched with fascination the courage of the Soviet people in foiling a cynical coup, a coup that, thank God, failed. We've marveled since at their efforts to build a new and democratic future. Major changes are now taking place in the Soviet Union, not the least of which is the establishment of new arrangements between the Republics and the central government. While we await the …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Cabinet Meeting ID 3339 Date 09/04/1991 Q. Mr. President, did you know the conservatives were going to use personality attacks in their Thomas ads? The President. We're not going to take questions, but on that one I will simply say that the White House properly and vigorously spoke out against the ad. I think I'd be very careful about saying ``the conservatives,'' you know, in the kind of broad context. But there was one ad that was offensive, and it was promptly and …
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Remarks During the America 2000 Conference Call ID 3345 Date 09/04/1991 Secretary Alexander. Good morning and welcome to everyone around the Nation listening in on the America 2000 daily conference call. This is Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in Washington, DC. This is our first America 2000 daily conference call. It helps us enable Americans changing our education system to share their progress with one another. Today we're enormously honored to have with us President Bush, who yesterday helped …
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Proclamation 6331 -- Gold Star Mother's Day, 1991 ID 3346 Date 09/04/1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We Americans can never forget the brave and selfless individuals who have given their lives for our country. Indeed, this year alone has given us several poignant reminders of the debt that we owe to each of them. While the 200th anniversary of our Bill of Rights has renewed our appreciation for the blessings of liberty, the war in the Persian Gulf has deepened our …
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Popadiuk on the Cyprus Conflict ID 3348 Date 09/06/1991 The President welcomes U.N. Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar's statement of September 5 regarding prospects for a high-level meeting this month on the Cyprus issue. He strongly endorses the Secretary-General's aim to hold such a meeting to resolve what has been a most difficult and stubborn problem between good friends of the United States. These are times of momentous change and also times of great opportunity. …
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Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Secretary of State Baker ID 3350 Date 09/06/1991 Q. Good morning, Mr. President. Good morning, Mr. Secretary. The President. Good morning, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press International]; enjoyed seeing you here today, and I noticed how President Carter saluted you yesterday. I thought that was very nice. Q. I didn't think so. [Laughter] The President. Let me just make a couple of comments, and then I'll take a couple of questions. But we're having a …
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Toasts at the State Dinner for President Abdou Diouf of Senegal ID 3362 Date 09/10/1991 President Bush. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the White House. And to President and Mrs. Diouf and members of the Senegal delegation, a very special welcome. Nine years ago, Barbara and I were hosted in Senegal, never forgotten that trip. And today, we have the opportunity to try in this manner to repay Senegal's marvelous hospitality. And we welcome to America's home, to this White House, a first citizen of the …
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Nomination of Edward Joseph Mazur To Be Controller of the Office of Federal Financial Management ID 3280 Date 08/02/1991 The President nominated Edward Joseph Mazur, of Virginia, to be Controller of the Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget. The Controller is a new position established by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990. Since 1980 Mr. Mazur has served as the State comptroller of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, Mr. Mazur serves as co-chairman of …
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Nomination of Gary C. Byrne To Be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board ID 3281 Date 08/02/1991 The President has nominated Gary C. Byrne, of California, to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration Board for the term expiring May 21, 1996. He would succeed Marvin Duncan. Currently Dr. Byrne serves as Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration at the Department of Agriculture. Prior to this he served as chairman, president, and chief CEO of the Bank of Alex Brown in …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Soviet-United States Trade Agreement ID 3288 Date 08/06/1991 The President sent to the Congress on August 2 the U.S.-Soviet trade agreement for its approval as he said he would do during the Moscow summit. The agreement provides for reciprocal most-favored-nation tariff treatment. The President stated in his transmittal letter to the Congress that the trade agreement, which will extend MFN to the U.S.S.R. and the Baltic States, in no way alters the …
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Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters Aboard Air Force One ID 3289 Date 08/06/1991 The President. This is my pre-vacation goodwill stop here. Hostages Q. Hear anything on the hostages? On the deal? The President. Haven't heard an official word at all. Seen those hopes get raised over and over again, and -- -- Q. Have you had a lot of communications with various -- different countries that seem to have raised your hopes? The President. No, I'm not saying that. I'm just saying all this public attention …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Nomination of Clarence Thomas To Be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court ID 3290 Date 08/07/1991 Judge Thomas has diverse and broad-based support across the country, including in minority communities. His record is distinguished and demonstrates his lifelong commitment to the rule of law and fidelity to the Constitution. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights' action today ignores this record and reflects their liberal political agenda. …
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Letter on the Resignation of Attorney General Dick Thornburgh ID 3292 Date 08/09/1991 Dear Dick: It is with mixed emotions that I accept your resignation as Attorney General effective as of the close of business on Thursday, August 15, 1991. Your departure from the Cabinet will be a great loss. As America's chief law enforcement officer, you have been relentless and unwavering in your pursuit of all those who would prey upon our society, from the violent offender, to the international drug trafficker; from …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Release of American Hostage Edward Tracy ID 3294 Date 08/11/1991 The Syrian Foreign Ministry has informed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus that Edward Austin Tracy has been released by his captors in Lebanon and has been taken into custody of Syrian officials in Damascus. President Bush is gratified that Edward Tracy has been released and shares the happiness of all Americans for him and his family. The President was advised by Deputy National Security Adviser …