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Nomination of Timothy B. Atkeson To Be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency ID 482 Date 06/01/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Timothy B. Atkeson to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (International Activities). He would succeed Jennifer Joy Manson. Mr. Atkeson is currently a partner with Steptoe and Johnson in Washington, DC. From 1975 to the present, he has been in private practice. Mr. Atkeson served as General …
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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval the Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1989 ID 531 Date 06/13/1989 To the House of Representatives: I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 2, the ``Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1989.'' This bill would increase the minimum wage by an excessive amount and thus stifle the creation of new job opportunities. It would damage the employment prospects of our young people and least advantaged citizens. It would accelerate inflation. …
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Remarks at the Annual Republican Congressional Fundraising Dinner ID 543 Date 06/14/1989 What a spectacular evening. Thank you, Don, and thank all of you. Thank you so very, very much. Barbara and I are delighted to be here. Thank you. Senator Nickles, thank you for that introduction and the great job that you're doing as head of the Senate campaign committee. That is important work, and Don is doing a superb job. Way down there, Marilyn Quayle -- Marilyn, it's a delight to be with you on this evening. And …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Hungarian Political Reforms ID 557 Date 06/16/1989 The United States welcomes the announcement of the Hungarian Government's intention to begin discussions with the opposition as a first step to multiparty elections. On April 17, in Hamtramck, MI, the President pledged support to East European countries which embarked upon the path of fundamental political and economic reform. In view of Hungary's progress, the President will seek legislation to accord Hungary GSP …
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Message to the Senate Transmitting the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ID 560 Date 06/19/1989 To the Senate of the United States: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, done at Vienna on December 20, 1988. I also transmit, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Department …
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Statement on the Resumption of the Soviet-United States Nuclear and Space Arms Negotiations ID 561 Date 06/19/1989 Today marks the opening of round XI of the nuclear and space talks in Geneva. Ambassador Richard Burt, the chief negotiator to the strategic arms reduction talks, heads the U.S. delegation. Ambassador Henry Cooper is our chief negotiator to the defense and space talks. My objective for these negotiations is to achieve verifiable agreements that improve our security while enhancing stability …
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Remarks at the Cheltenham High School Commencement Ceremony in Wyncote, Pennsylvania ID 562 Date 06/19/1989 Thank you, Hang Nguyen, for that introduction and that welcome to this wonderful school. And thank you all for that very generous reception. Mr. Secretary, Dr. Stefanski, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Bell, members of the board, faculty and administrators, parents -- grateful parents -- students, I am delighted to be here. And, Jeffrey, I can see why they elected you president. You did a first-class job there …
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Continuation of Frank G. Wisner as United States Ambassador to Egypt ID 565 Date 06/20/1989 The President today announced that Frank G. Wisner will continue to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Since 1986 Mr. Wisner has served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Prior to this he served as Senior Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, 1982 - …
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Nomination of John J. Easton, Jr., To Be an Assistant Secretary of Energy ID 574 Date 06/21/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John J. Easton, Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs and Energy Emergencies). He would succeed David B. Waller. Since 1987 Mr. Easton has been an attorney with Miller, Eggleston and Rosenberg, Ltd., Attorneys at Law, in Burlington, VT. Prior to this he was vice president for Syn-Cronamics, Inc., 1986 - 1987. He was in the …
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Question-and-Answer Session With Teachers at the Shiloh Child Development Center ID 403 Date 05/09/1989 The President. Well, tell me how it's going. That's what I wanted to find out. And it seems -- where are we? What are we in? Ms. Omachonu. This is in the chapel -- -- The President. The chapel? Ms. Omachonu. And this is a special place where many of our youth come -- -- The President. I see. Ms. Omachonu. -- -- on Sundays. The President. Lovely, isn't it? Then the big church is right on this side? Ms. …
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Interview With Members of the White House Press Corps ID 405 Date 05/09/1989 Panamanian Elections The President. Well, let me first make a brief statement: I'd like to comment on the Panamanian elections. I met with the Murtha delegation to hear their report, and I have now received the preliminary report from President Ford and President Carter. President Carter and his whole delegation will be here shortly to give me a full report. In addition, we have the report of other observer groups, including that …
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Statement on International Discussions Concerning Global Climate Change ID 412 Date 05/12/1989 The United States delegation to the steering group of the Response Strategies Working Group on Climate Change carried instructions to move the international community forward in establishing a process for considering how to respond to climate change. I am pleased to note that the nations meeting in Geneva have agreed to a workshop this fall, looking at the range of financial, economic, technical, and legal issues …
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Remarks to Members of the American Retail Federation ID 426 Date 05/17/1989 Thank you so much for that warm welcome. And let me just say to Don Seibert and Joe O'Neill that I'm delighted to be here. It gives me a chance to express to all of you my appreciation for the support that this organization has given us already and the support that you gave to the previous administration, of which I was very proud to have been a part. I heard John Sununu [Chief of Staff to the President] refer to the minimum wage, …
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Continuation of Charles E.M. Kolb as a Deputy Under Secretary of Education ID 428 Date 05/17/1989 The President today announced that Charles E.M. Kolb will continue to serve as Deputy Under Secretary of Education for Planning, Budget, and Evaluation. Since September 1988, Mr. Kolb has served as Acting Deputy Under Secretary in the Office of Planning, Budget, and Evaluation at the Department of Education in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as the Deputy General Counsel for Regulations and …
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Nomination of Antonio Lopez To Be an Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency ID 429 Date 05/17/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Antonio Lopez to be an Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (National Preparedness Directorate). He would succeed George Woloshyn. Mr. Lopez most recently served as Special Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office in Washington, DC. Prior to this he served on the George …
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Nomination of Richard Burleson Stewart To Be an Assistant Attorney General ID 583 Date 06/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Richard Burleson Stewart to be an Assistant Attorney General (Lands and Natural Resources), Department of Justice. He would succeed Roger J. Marzulla. Mr. Stewart is currently a Byrne professor of administrative law at Harvard Law School and a member of the faculty of the J.F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He has served as a visiting …
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Nomination of John D. Macomber To Be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States ID 585 Date 06/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John D. Macomber to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term of 4 years expiring January 20, 1993. He would succeed John A. Bohn, Jr. Mr. Macomber is chairman of J.D. Macomber and Co. In addition, he serves as director of several private and public companies in the United States and Europe. He was chairman …
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Nomination of Eugene Kistler Lawson To Be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States ID 586 Date 06/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Eugene Kistler Lawson to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term of 4 years expiring January 20, 1993. He would succeed William F. Ryan. Since 1988 Dr. Lawson has been Deputy Under Secretary of Labor for International Affairs. Prior to this he was executive director for Russell …
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Remarks at the Wall Street Journal Anniversary Dinner in New York, New York ID 592 Date 06/22/1989 Well, thank you, Warren, and all of you at Dow Jones, Wall Street Journal for inviting Barbara and me to be with you tonight; and I really am pleased to be here. I'm delighted to see so many friends, including this one right up here -- Lionel Hampton. This is a nonpartisan evening, but politically, we've been together for a long, long time. Your 100th birthday -- talk about a big event. This morning, I saw …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Meeting With President Mario Alberto Soares of Portugal ID 601 Date 06/26/1989 The President met today with Portuguese President Mario Soares. The President expressed his appreciation for Portugal's positive contribution to the North Atlantic alliance. The two leaders discussed the European Community, China, and Central America. Southern Africa was also discussed, particularly the Angola peace process. The meeting lasted 35 minutes. Deputy National …
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Nomination of Harry M. Snyder To Be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement ID 606 Date 06/26/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Harry M. Snyder to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior. He would succeed Robert H. Gentile. Mr. Snyder is resident vice president for State relations for CSX Corp. in Kentucky. He has served as director of finance and legal counsel and then executive director for …
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Message on the Observance of Independence Day ID 609 Date 06/27/1989 Growing up in Connecticut -- ``the Constitution State'' -- the Fourth of July represented the best of holidays. It held the promise of parades, picnics, and fireworks. More important, however, it introduced a small boy to the promise of America. Everywhere I turned, I would see the red, white, and blue of our flag. As I grew older, I realized that the flag has reminded generations of Americans how fortunate we are to live in a free and …
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White House Fact Sheet on the President's Campaign Finance Reform Proposals ID 617 Date 06/29/1989 Today the President announced a comprehensive campaign finance proposal designed to lessen the power of special economic interests and restore competition to American congressional elections. The package reflects the President's strong commitment to increasing the roles of individuals and the political parties in the electoral process. It is also designed to reform the system of campaign finance under which …
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Nomination of Eugene P. Kopp To Be Deputy Director of the United States Information Agency ID 619 Date 06/29/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Eugene P. Kopp to be Deputy Director of the United States Information Agency. He would succeed Marvin L. Stone. Since 1987 Mr. Kopp has been a government affairs consultant in the private sector. He served with the Union Pacific Corp. of New York in various capacities, including vice president of Washington affairs, 1981 - 1987, and as …
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Nomination of Jean McKee To Be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Designation as Chairman ID 621 Date 06/29/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jean McKee as a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of 5 years expiring July 1, 1994. Upon confirmation, she is to be designated Chairman. This is a reappointment. Since 1988 Ms. McKee has served as Acting Chairman of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and has served as a member of the …
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Nomination of Jane A. Kenny To Be Director of ACTION ID 625 Date 06/30/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Jane A. Kenny to be Director of ACTION. She would succeed Donna M. Alvarado. Ms. Kenny currently serves as Deputy Director of ACTION, the Federal domestic volunteer agency in Washington, DC, and also serves as Acting Associate Director of the Office of Domestic and Antipoverty Operations. In November 1988 she was appointed Deputy Director of the Office of Domestic Operations …
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Statement on Signing the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers, Urgent Supplementals, and Correcting Enrollment Errors Act of 1989 ID 628 Date 06/30/1989 Today, I have signed into law H.R. 2402, the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers, Urgent Supplementals, and Correcting Enrollment Errors Act of 1989. The bill provides emergency funding for several mandatory programs, including Veterans Compensation and Pension programs; Food Stamps; Guaranteed Student Loans; Foster …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Ronald Reagan's Riding Accident ID 633 Date 07/04/1989 Following is a statement by Mark Weinberg, press secretary to former President Reagan, issued this afternoon in Los Angeles: ``President Reagan was examined at Bliss Medical Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona, today following a minor riding accident at a private ranch in Mexico. The horse President Reagan was riding bucked wildly several times on a rocky downhill slope and eventually stumbled. X rays taken today …
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Statement on the Media Advertising Partnership for a Drug-Free America ID 634 Date 07/05/1989 I welcome the news that the Media Advertising Partnership for a Drug-Free America is increasing its educational efforts against the use of illegal drugs. The partnership, under the leadership of Jim Burke, has pledged to increase its level of donated advertising to a value of million a day by September 1, 1989. This private effort delivered approximately 0 million last year in donated time and space for …
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Toasts at a Luncheon at the United States Ambassador's Residence in Warsaw ID 654 Date 07/10/1989 The President. First, my thanks to our host and hostess, our able Ambassador and his wife, for this informal, lovely luncheon. It's an honor and privilege to be with you here today. Some of us met 2 years ago in Warsaw, and so much has changed. These are hopeful times for Poland. It's a special moment in Poland's history, perhaps the most profoundly challenging period in many decades. I told Chairman …