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Appointment of Gregory S. Walden as Associate Counsel to the President ID 2601 Date 01/08/1991 The President today announced the appointment of Gregory S. Walden, of California, to be Associate Counsel to the President at the White House. Since 1988 Mr. Walden has served as Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration at the Department of Transportation. Mr. Walden served with the Department of Justice in several capacities: Associate Deputy Attorney General, 1986 - 1988; Deputy Associate Attorney …
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Remarks to the National Council of La Raza ID 2084 Date 07/18/1990 Thank you all very much. Well, thank you so much for that welcome. I'm delighted to be here, and I had a little visit in the hall with the jefes [chiefs], Raul and Tony -- [laughter] -- and Rita, Patricia -- gave me the warm welcome. And I rode over here with Dr. Cavazos, our Secretary of Education, who is with us and of whom I'm very, very proud. And, of course, I'm delighted to see Lou Sullivan, who's doing a superb job over at HHS, a …
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Recess Appointment of Gregory Stewart Walden as a Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission ID 5155 Date 01/04/1993 The President today announced the recess appointment of Gregory Stewart Walden, of California, to be a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mr. Walden would succeed Edward Martin Emmett. Since 1990 Mr. Walden has served as an Associate Counsel to the President at the White House. Prior to this, he was Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration at the Department of …
Finding Aid: Series
From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Presidential Powers, Succession and Term of Office This series contains materials relating to presidential powers primarily. Much of the records here dealt with the War Powers Resolution and how this controversial piece of legislation might be reformed. Official letters from Bush to the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore invoked the War Powers Resolution with respect to Panama, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia. Other subjects of interest include enhanced rescission …
Presidential Daily Files
Wednesday, May 1, 1991 [1] Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90595-006 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90595 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Wed, 05/01/1991 - 12:00 Daily diary date Wed, 05/01/1991 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With FOIA(s): foia Number: 2009-0166-S …
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Nomination of LeGree Sylvia Daniels To Be a Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service ID 1571 Date 02/21/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate LeGree Sylvia Daniels to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for the term expiring December 8, 1998. She would succeed John Lathrop Ryan. Since 1987 Mrs. Daniels has served as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education in Washington, DC. Prior to this, she served as a staff …
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Nomination of John R. Bolton To Be an Assistant Secretary of State ID 106 Date 02/28/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John R. Bolton to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organization Affairs). He would succeed Richard Salisbury Williamson. Since 1988 Mr. Bolton has been Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division at the Department of Justice. Prior to this, he was Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Justice, …
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… society in the world. And that causes a painful, costly drain on our economy, on our professions, and ultimately on the civility we need to hold society together. Bill has been, and will remain, a stalwart in our efforts for civil justice … society in the world. And that causes a painful, costly drain on our economy, on our professions, and ultimately on the civility we need to hold society together. Bill has been, and will remain, a stalwart in our efforts for civil justice …
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Statement on Signing the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 ID 4927 Date 10/06/1992 I have signed into law H.R. 5427, the ``Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993.'' While I regret that the Congress has rejected my proposal for a 33 percent reduction in congressional staffs, I need not repeat here the compelling reasons for such a reduction. However, I am compelled to comment upon two troublesome features of this bill. First, I object to section 315, which establishes a ``Task Force on Senate …
Presidential Daily Diary
[Presidential Daily Diary] 5/1/1992 Collection White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling Files Presidential Daily Diary and Presidential Daily Backup Materials Control numbers Pres-Bush Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-whasf/Presi… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 12888-012 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One Legal File Folder Container ID 12888 Fileunit Status Online Daily diary date Fri, 05/01/1992 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed …
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Nomination of John E. Robson To Be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury ID 81 Date 02/22/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate John E. Robson to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. He would succeed M. Peter McPherson. Since 1986 Mr. Robson has been dean and professor of management, school of business administration, at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Prior to this he was a member of the U.S. Aviation Safety Commission, 1987 - 1988. He was president and chief executive officer for G.D. …
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Memorandum on Migration and Refugee Assistance for Yugoslav Refugees ID 3770 Date 12/17/1991 Presidential Determination No. 92 - 9 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Migration and Refugee Assistance for Yugoslav Refugees Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1), I determine that it is important to the national interest that up to ,000,000 be made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund (the …
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Remarks on Signing the Proclamation Commemorating National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week ID 2994 Date 05/17/1991 Good morning, fellow travelers. [Laughter] It's really great to see you all here, representatives of every sector of the transportation industry: road and rail, sea and air. I feel guilty walking to work from over there -- [laughter] -- with all this talent here. But Sam Skinner, our very able Secretary of Transportation, I salute you, sir, and thank you for your …
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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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Statement on the Verdict in the Los Angeles Police Trial ID 4240 Date 04/30/1992 Yesterday's verdict in the Los Angeles police case has left us all with a deep sense of personal frustration and anguish. Yet it is important that we respect the law and the legal processes that have been brought to bear in this case. Today Los Angeles faces the aftermath of a terrible night of violence in which several people have lost their lives. Yet out of this rage we must find tolerance for each other and adherence to …
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Exchange With Reporters Aboard Air Force One ID 3068 Date 06/06/1991 Soviet-U.S. Relations The President. -- -- a couple of experts to answer your questions. Q. What's going on in Geneva tomorrow? The President. Well, I assume they'll be talking about a possible summit meeting. As we've said before, we want to move START further along. So, they'll be talking substance. I am going to having a meeting with -- back this afternoon -- a rather important meeting. That will help Secretary Baker, if I can get a …
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Remarks to the National Federation of Independent Business ID 3052 Date 06/03/1991 Thank you very, very much for that welcome. Listen, I should be the one clapping to thank you all for the fantastic support that NFIB has given to this administration as we work towards common goals. First, let me thank John Sloan not just for the introduction but for the leadership he has given to these sound business principles. I'm also very pleased that with us here, with John and me here on this platform, is Pat Saiki. …
Presidential Daily Files
Wednesday, October 16, 1991 [2] Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90626-006 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90626 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Wed, 10/16/1991 - 12:00 Daily diary date Wed, 10/16/1991 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: …
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Statement on Signing the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990 ID 1245 Date 11/21/1989 Today I signed into law H.R. 3566, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 1990. This Act provides funding for some of the Nation's most important programs -- programs that help the needy, the unemployed, the sick, and the infirm, and programs that provide for the education of …
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Nomination of Michael L. Williams To Be an Assistant Secretary of Education ID 1702 Date 03/28/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael L. Williams to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. He would succeed LeGree S. Daniels. Since 1989 Mr. Williams has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement at the Department of the Treasury in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as Special Assistant to the Attorney General at the …
Presidential Daily Files
Magazines, July 30, 1990 Collection George H. W. Bush Papers Presidential Daily Files Control numbers 2009-0166-S Files https://catalog.archives.gov/medialz/presidential-libraries/bush/gb-gbpp/Pres_D… Level of description fileUnit Local ID 90555-004 Type of Materials Textual Records Extent One legal file folder Container ID 90555 Fileunit Status Online Coverage Date Mon, 07/30/1990 - 12:00 Daily diary date Mon, 07/30/1990 - 12:00 Extracted text Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2009-0166-S …
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Nomination of Morris Berthold Abram To Be United States Representative to the European Office of the United Nations ID 36 Date 02/02/1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Morris Berthold Abram to be the Representative of the United States of America to the European Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. He would succeed Joseph Carlton Petrone. Since 1970 Mr. Abram has been a partner in the firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton Garrison in New York City. Mr. …
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Message to the Congress on the Release of Funds for Peacekeeping Purposes in El Salvador ID 4149 Date 04/07/1992 To the Congress of the United States: Section 531 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991 (Public Law 101 - 513), provides that amounts in the Demobilization and Transition Fund established for peacekeeping purposes by that Act shall be made available for obligation and expenditure only upon notification by the President to the Congress that the …
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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the Situation in Somalia ID 4616 Date 07/27/1992 The tragedy in Somalia, where vast numbers of people are suffering and dying from famine caused by a senseless civil war, requires the urgent attention of the international community. We strongly support the proposals of U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to mobilize the international community to meet these urgent humanitarian needs and to convince the warring Somali factions to end the fighting. We urge …
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Exchange With Reporters on Aid to Iraqi Refugees ID 2863 Date 04/11/1991 Q. Mr. President, do you agree with Prime Minister Major on the enclaves? The President. Yes, total agreement. Q. Iraq said you don't need to mark enclaves. Q. What kind of enclaves? The President. We're going to do what we need for humanitarian relief. And there is no difference between the United Kingdom and the United States, and there's no difference between the EC and the United States, and there's no difference between the …
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Statement on Signing the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 ID 2502 Date 11/28/1990 Today I am signing S. 2740, the ``Water Resources Development Act of 1990,'' which authorizes water resources projects and programs in support of the Department of the Army Civil Works mission. In signing this bill, I endorse the biennial cycle of water sources development legislation for the Army Civil Works program implemented by the Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to authorizing worthwhile water resources …
Finding Aid: FOIA
Records on Redress to Japanese-Americans Interned in World War II Deborah Wheeler, December 2000. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released. 2001-0238-F The materials in FOIA 2001-0238-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2001-0238-F covers documents related to the federal government's redress to Japanese Americans, who were interned during World …
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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 Deputy Press Secretary Smith on Deployment of C - 130 Aircraft to Angola ID 4626 Date 07/30/1992 In response to requests by Angolan President dos Santos, UNITA President Savimbi, and U.N. Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali, the President has instructed the Department of Defense to deploy three U.S. C - 130 aircraft to Angola for approximately 6 weeks. The aircraft will be used to support transportation of troops demobilized in accordance with the peace accords between UNITA and the Angolan …
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Nomination of John R. Dunne To Be an Assistant Attorney General ID 1475 Date 01/25/1990 The President today announced his intention to nominate John R. Dunne to be an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. He would succeed William Bradford Reynolds. Currently State Senator Dunne serves as a partner with the law firm of Rivkin, Radler, Dunne and Bayh in Uniondale, NY. Prior to this he served as a New York State senator from District 6, 1966 - 1989. Senator …