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THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION AWARDS \ ROOM 450
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990, 3:05 P.M.
WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE. It's ALWAYS A PLEASURE
TO SEE BILL REILLY OF E.P.A. AND MIKE DELAND OF THE
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY -- BOTH DOING
OUTSTANDING JOBS, HELPING LEAD THE EFFORT TO PROTECT
AMERICA'S ENVIRONMENT. AND I'M DELIGHTED TO SEE
CONGRESSMEN DUNCAN HUNTER AND PORTER Goss [WHO
ORGANIZED THE AWARDS], AND OTHER FRIENDS IN CONGRESS
WHO'VE WORKED SO HARD TO LAUNCH THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT
CONSERVATION AWARDS.
- 2 -
AND I WANT TO THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU HERE TODAY, WHO
WORK so DILIGENTLY TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAKE
CONSERVATION MORE THAN JUST A WORD, BUT A WAY OF LIFE.
(You MAY REMEMBER A COUPLE YEARS BACK WHEN TIME
MAGAZINE NAMED EARTH "PLANET OF THE YEAR." COMEDIAN
JAY LENO SAID: "WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? ALL THE JUDGES
CAME FROM EARTH!") III
- 3 -
IT WAS ALMOST EXACTLY ONE YEAR AGO THAT I MET HERE
AT THE WHITE HOUSE WITH MANY OF THESE SAME CONGRESSMEN
AND WOMEN, JOINING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM IN THE
SPIRIT OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT'S HISTORIC COMMITMENT TO
CONSERVATION. AND TODAY, IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO STAND
WITH YOU AS WE COMMEMORATE THE GREAT STRIDES THESE
INDIVIDUAL AMERICANS HAVE MADE TOWARDS PRESERVING A
CLEAN ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL AMERICANS.
- 4 -
You REPRESENT A WHOLE NEW BREED OF AMERICAN
HEROES -- PEOPLE MAKING INVESTMENTS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT
TODAY, THAT WILL PAY DIVIDENDS TO OUR CHILDREN
TOMORROW. PEOPLE LIKE CHARLES CANIFF, FROM PORTER
Goss's OWN DISTRICT IN FLORIDA. CHARLES HELPED FOUND
THE PORT CHARLOTTE HARBOR ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, A
UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, LOCAL
GOVERNMENT, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
- 5 -
AND CHARLES, PEOPLE LIKE YOU REPRESENT THE POWER OF
VOLUNTEERISM, THE POWER OF THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED,
AND THE POWER OF AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME -- THE
GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO BUILD A BETTER AMERICA, WHERE THE
QUALITY OF OUR ENVIRONMENT MATCHES THE QUALITY OF OUR
DREAMS. III
ALREADY WE'VE COME A LONG WAY -- NOT ONLY AS A
PLANET, BUT AS A PEOPLE.
- 6 -
IN THE NOT-SO-DISTANT PAST, THE SKIES OF OUR CITIES
WERE BEING BLANKETED WITH CLOUDS OF POLLUTION, AND
AMERICAN RIVERS WERE BEING FILLED WITH SEWAGE AND
INDUSTRIAL WASTE. WE WERE SQUANDERING OUR NATURAL
INHERITANCE.
BUT IN RECENT YEARS, WE'VE SEEN A NEW ATTITUDE, A
RETURN TO THE CONSERVATION ETHIC OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT,
AND THE BIRTH OF A WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT
THAT STARTED RIGHT HERE IN THE U.S.
- 7 -
THE CHANGE HAS BEEN BOTH FUNDAMENTAL AND PERVASIVE, AND
MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN LEADERS IN REKINDLING THE FLAME
OF CONSERVATION IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE.
PEOPLE LIKE BILL RUTHERFORD, BoB MICHEL'S HONOREE
FROM ILLINOIS, WHO HELPS RUN THE WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK
WITHOUT A PENNY OF TAX SUPPORT. OR DAVID WOODSIDE, WHO
WE LEARNED ABOUT FROM PAT SAIKI, WHO'S HELPED SAVE
ENDANGERED SPECIES IN HAWAII.
- 8 -
AND MARY Lou RYAN, A NEW YORK GRADE SCHOOL TEACHER
WHO'S CULTIVATING CHARACTER IN HER KIDS BY CULTIVATING
CONCERN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.
AMERICANS LIKE YOU HELP KEEP OUR CONSERVATION ETHIC
STRONG. THAT ENDURING COMMITMENT REQUIRES SUSTAINED
ACTION FROM EACH OF US.
- 9 -
WE HAVE TAKEN A SERIES OF ACTIONS TO PROTECT AMERICA'S
ENVIRONMENT: PLANTING TREES AND PRESERVING WETLANDS;
DEVELOPING CLEANER, DOMESTIC SOURCES OF ENERGY; WORKING
WITH OUR GLOBAL NEIGHBORS TO FIGHT POLLUTION THAT KNOWS
NO BOUNDARIES, ESPECIALLY IN THE EMERGING DEMOCRACIES.
AMERICANS LIKE THESE HAVE PROVIDED AN EXTRAORDINARY
FOUNDATION FOR THE EFFORTS OF OUR ADMINISTRATION. To
CITE ONE EXAMPLE, THE CLEAN AIR INITIATIVE WE LAUNCHED
IN THE GRAND TETONS OVER A YEAR AGO IS A VERY
AMBITIOUS, VERY AGGRESSIVE PIECE OF LEGISLATION.
- 10 -
IT WILL SHARPLY CUT AIR POLLUTION'S "BIG THREE" -- ACID
RAIN, SMOG, AND TOXIC POLLUTANTS. AND IT RESPECTS
ANOTHER KIND OF DELICATE ECOLOGY: THE ECOLOGY OF JOBS
AND OPPORTUNITY.
THIS BILL HAS BEEN 13 YEARS COMING. BUT NO
AMERICAN SHOULD HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER DAY FOR CLEAN AIR.
THIS CONGRESS, THIS WEEK, SHOULD SEND ME A BILL I CAN
SIGN.
- 11 -
OUR NATION HAS MADE TREMENDOUS HEADWAY. BUT OUR
MISSION IS NOT JUST TO DEFEND WHAT'S LEFT -- BUT TO
TAKE THE OFFENSE, TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT ACROSS THE
BOARD. AND SOME OF TODAY'S WINNERS -- VETERAN
FORESTERS LIKE CALIFORNIA'S CHARLES COLVER, OR
TREEPLANTING TEACHERS LIKE WISCONSIN'S ED DIETZ -- ARE
DOING JUST THAT.
- 12 -
I'VE SAID IT BEFORE: TREES CAN REDUCE THE HEAT OF A
SUMMER'S DAY, QUIET A HIGHWAY'S NOISE, HELP FEED THE
HUNGRY, PROVIDE SHELTER FROM WIND AND COLD AND HABITAT
FOR WILDLIFE. AND EVERY TREE PLANTED IS A COMPACT
BETWEEN GENERATIONS.
MANY CHALLENGES REMAIN. BUT, THANKS TO YOU AND
YOUR CONGRESSIONAL PARTNERS, THE FUTURE HOLDS GREAT
PROMISE FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT.
- 13 -
ALL OF YOU PERSONIFY THE SELFLESS ACTS OF THOUSANDS OF
CONCERNED AMERICANS WHO STRIVE EVERY DAY TO LEAVE A
BETTER WORLD FOR OUR KIDS. AND WHEN I LOOK OUT AT THE
FACES OF AMERICANS LIKE THOSE WE HONOR HERE TODAY, I
REALIZE: WE HAVE HARDLY BEGUN TO DISCOVER WHAT GOD PUT
ON EARTH -- AND WHAT GOD PUT IN MAN.
CONGRATULATIONS. THANKS. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED
STATES.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON w
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY amw
SUBJECT:
THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION AWARDS
On Monday, October 22, at 3:05 p.m., you will give brief
remarks (6 minutes, on cards) in Room 450 at an environmental
awards ceremony. The awards were created by the House Republican
Caucus to demonstrate the party's commitment to the values of
Theodore Roosevelt on the environment. The winners were
nominated by Republican House members.
McNally/Simon
October 19, 1990
Draft Three (B:TR)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION AWARDS
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990, 3:05 P.M.
Welcome to the White House. It's always a pleasure to see
Bill Reilly of E.P.A. and Mike Deland of the Council on Environ-
mental Quality -- both doing outstanding jobs, helping lead the
effort to protect America's environment. And I'm delighted to
see Congressmen Duncan Hunter and Porter Goss [WHO ORGANIZED THE
AWARDS], and other friends in Congress who've worked so hard to
launch the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Awards.
And I want to thank you, all of you here today, who work so
diligently to protect the environment and make conservation more
than just a word, but a way of life.
(You may remember a couple years back when Time magazine
named Earth "Planet of the Year." Comedian Jay Leno said: "What
did you expect? All the judges came from Earth!") 111
It was almost exactly one year ago that I met here at the
White House with many of these same Congressmen and women,
joining together to develop a program in the spirit of Teddy
Roosevelt's historic commitment to conservation. And today, it
is a great honor to stand with you as we commemorate the great
strides these individual Americans have made towards preserving a
clean environment for all Americans.
You represent a whole new breed of American heroes -- people
making investments in our environment today, that will pay
dividends to our children tomorrow. People like Charles Caniff,
2
from Porter Goss's own District in Florida. Charles helped found
the Port Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, a unique
partnership between the private sector, local government, and
public schools. And Charles, heroes like you represent the power
of volunteerism, the power of the physically challenged, and the
power of an idea whose time has come -- the grassroots effort to
build a better America, where the quality of our environment
matches the quality of our dreams. 111
Already we've come a long way -- not only as a planet, but
as a people. In the not-so-distant past, the skies of our cities
were being blanketed with clouds of pollution, and American
rivers were being filled with sewage and industrial waste. We
were squandering our natural inheritance.
But in recent years, we've seen a new attitude, a return to
the conservation ethic of Teddy Roosevelt, and the birth of a
worldwide environmental movement that started right here in the
U.S. The change has been both fundamental and pervasive, and
many of you have been leaders in rekindling the flame of
conservation in the hearts and minds of the American people.
People like Bill Rutherford, Bob Michel's honoree from
Illinois, who helps run the Wildlife Prairie Park without a penny
of tax support. Or David Woodside, who we learned about from Pat
Saiki, who's helped save endangered species in Hawaii. And Mary
Lou Ryan, a New York grade school teacher who's cultivating
character in her kids by cultivating concern about the
environment.
3
Americans like you help keep our conservation ethic strong.
That enduring commitment requires sustained action from each of
us. We have taken a series of actions to protect America's
environment: planting trees and preserving wetlands; developing
cleaner, domestic sources of energy; working with our global
neighbors to fight pollution that knows no boundaries, especially
in the emerging democracies.
Americans like these have provided an extraordinary
foundation for the efforts of our Administration. To cite one
example, the Clean Air initiative we launched in the Grand Tetons
over a year ago is a very ambitious, very aggressive piece of
legislation. It will sharply cut air pollution's "Big Three" --
acid rain, smog, and toxic pollutants. And it respects another
kind of delicate ecology: the ecology of jobs and opportunity.
This bill has been 13 years coming. But no American should
have to wait another day for clean air. This Congress, this
week, should send me a bill I can sign.
Our Nation has made tremendous headway. But our mission is
not just to defend what's left -- but to take the offense, to
improve our environment across the board. And some of today's
winners --- veteran foresters like California's Charles Colver, or
tree-planting teachers like Wisconsin's Ed Dietz -- are doing
just that. I've said it before: Trees can reduce the heat of a
summer's day, quiet a highway's noise, help feed the hungry,
provide shelter from wind and cold and habitat for wildlife. And
every tree planted is a compact between generations.
4
Many challenges remain. But, thanks to you and your
Congressional partners, the future holds great promise for our
environment. All of you personify the selfless acts of thousands
of concerned Americans who strive every day to leave a better
world for our kids. And when I look out at the faces of
Americans like those we honor here today, I realize: We have
hardly begun to discover what God put on Earth -- and what God
put in Man.
Congratulations. Thanks. And God bless the United States.
#
#
#
McNally/Simon
October 17, 1990
Draft Two (B:TR)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990, 3:05 P.M.
Welcome to the White House. It's always a pleasure to see
Bill Reilly of E.P.A. and Mike Deland of the Council on Environ-
mental Quality -- both doing outstanding jobs, helping lead the
effort to protect America's environment. And I'm delighted to
see Duncan Hunter and Porter Gross [WHO ORGANIZED THE AWARDS],
and other friends in Congress who've worked so hard to launch the
Conservation
Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Awards.
And I want to thank you, all of you here today, who work so
diligently in public service and the private sector to protect
the environment of the most important planet in the universe.
(You may remember a couple years back when Time magazine
named Earth "Planet of the Year." Comedian Jay Leno said: "What
did you expect? All the judges came from Earth!") III
Porter
It was almost exactly one year ago that Bill Reilly, Manuel
Goss
Lujan and I met here at the White House with many of these same
press
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Congressmen and women, joining together to develop a program in
10/20/89 the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt's historic commitment to conser-
vation. And today, it is a great honor to stand with you as we
commemorate the great strides these individual Americans have
made towards preserving a clean environment for all Americans.
You represent a whole new breed of American heroes. People
like Charles Caniff, from Porter's own District in Florida.
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to
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Charles helped found the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, a
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unique partnership between the private sector, local government,
and public schools. And Charles, heroes like you represent the
power of volunteerism, the power of the physically challenged,
and the power of an idea whose time has come -- the grassroots
effort to build a better America, where the quality of our
environment matches the quality of our dreams. III
Already we've come a long way -- not only as a planet, but
as a people. In the not-so-distant past, whole cities were
blanketed in thick, black clouds of pollution, and American
rivers ran raw with sewage and industrial waste. We were
squandering our natural inheritance.
But in recent years, we've seen a new attitude, a return to
the conservation ethic of Teddy Roosevelt, and a re-birth of the
worldwide environmental movement that was born in the U.S.A. The
change has been both fundamental and pervasive, and many of you
have been leaders in that effort.
People like Bill Rutherford, Bob Michel's honoree from
Illinois, who helps run the Wildlife Prairie Park without a penny
of tax support. Or David Woodside, who we learned about from Pat
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Saiki, who's helped save endangered species in Hawaii. And Mary
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Americans like these have provided an extraordinary founda-
tion for the efforts of our Administration. To cite one example,
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the Clean Air initiative we launched in the Grand Tetons over a
year ago is a very ambitious, very aggressive piece of legisla-
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tion. It will sharply cut air pollution's "Big Three" -- acid
rain, smog, and toxic pollutants. And it respects another kind
of delicate ecology: the ecology of jobs and opportunity.
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This bill has been 13 years coming. But no American should
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have to wait another day for clean air. This Congress, this
week, should send me a bill I can sign.
Our Nation has made tremendous headway. But our mission is
not just to defend what's left -- but to take the offense, to
improve our environment across the board. And some of today's
see
winners -- veteran foresters like California's Charles Colver, or
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Many challenges remain. But, thanks to you and your
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environment. You 75 personify the selfless acts of thousands of
concerned Americans who strive every day to leave a better world
for our kids. And when I look out at the faces of Americans like
those we honor here today, I realize: We have hardly scratched
the surface of what God put on Earth -- and what God put in Man.
Congratulations. Thanks. And God bless the United States.
#
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#
June 12 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
And
Remarks Announcing the Clean Air Act
and respect the natural world. And this will
choices
Amendments of 1989
demand a national sense of commitment, a
too far.
June 12, 1989
new ethic of conservation. And I reject the
all care
notion that sound ecology and a strong
Americ
Well, in this room are Republicans and
economy are mutually exclusive. So, last
let me
Democrats, leaders from both sides of the
week I outlined five points of a new envi-
cerned
aisle in Congress, Governors, executives
ronmental philosophy: one, to harness the
derly
from some of the most important compa-
power of the marketplace; two, to encour-
cerned
nies and business organizations in America,
age local initiative; three, to emphasize pre-
life; an
leading conservationists, and people who
vention instead of just cleanup; four, to
generat
have devoted their lives to creating a clean-
foster international cooperation; and five, to
deserve
er and safer environment. And I've invited
ensure strict enforcement-polluters will
you here today to make a point. With the
We S
pay.
leadership assembled in this room, we can
tion rec
We know more now than we did just a
break the stalemate that has hindered
First, 0
few years ago. New solutions are close at
progress on clean air for the past decade;
for thos
hand. It's time to put our best minds to
and with the minds, the energy, the talent
ling sar
work; to turn technology and the power of
assembled here, we can find a solution.
counts
the marketplace to the advantage of the
So, let me tell you the purposes of this
expansi
environment; to create; to innovate; to tip
morning's gathering. First, I'd like to lay on
flexibili
the scales in favor of recovery, restoration,
the table my proposals to curb acid rain and
tions; a
cut urban smog and clean up air toxics. And
and renewal. Every American expects and
place a
deserves to breathe clean air, and as Presi-
second, I want to call upon all of you to join
previou
me in enacting into law a new Clean Air
dent, it is my mission to guarantee it-for
This 1
Act this year. But first, we should remem-
this generation and for the generations to
will be
ber how far we've come and recognize
come. If we take this commitment seriously,
work. V
what works.
if we believe that every American expects
clean a:
The 1970 Clean Air Act got us moving in
and deserves clean air, and then we act on
and thr
the right direction with national air quality
that belief, then we will set an example for
the sulf
standards that were strengthened by
the rest of the world to follow.
rain by
amendments in 1977. Since 1970, even
Today I am proposing to Congress a new
we will
though we have 55 percent more cars going
Clean Air Act and offering a new opportu-
million
50 percent farther, in spite of more utility
nity. We've seen enough of this stalemate.
have se
output and more industrial production,
It's time to clear the air. And you know, I
have e.
we've still made progress. Lead concentra-
think we will. We touched a lot of bases as
means
tions in the air we breathe are down 98
we prepared this bill, and we've had the
and the
percent. Sulfur dioxide and carbon monox-
benefit of some good thinking on the Hill.
will sto
ide cut by over a third. Particulate matter
And we've met with business leaders who
make su
cut 21 percent. Even ozone-causing emis-
see environmental protection as essential to
role in
sions have been cut by 17 percent. And
long-term economic growth, and we've
an exte
still, over the last decade, we have not
talked with environmentalists who know
centives
come far enough.
that cost-effective solutions help build
coal tecl
Too many Americans continue to breathe
public support for conservation. And we've
duction
dirty air. And political paralysis has plagued
worked with academics and innovative
will be
further progress against air pollution. We
thinkers from every quarter who have laid
to achie
have to break this logjam by applying more
the groundwork for this approach. And just
trade cr
than just Federal leverage. We must take
this morning I spoke by phone with Prime
tions the
advantage of the innovation, energy, and
Minister Mulroney of Canada. I believe he's
bring ag
ingenuity of every American.
excited about the prospect, too. I have no
fectively
The environmental movement has a long
pride of authorship. Let me commend
technolo
history here in this country. It's been a
Project 88 and groups like the Environmen-
proved
force for good, for a safer, healthier Amer-
tal Defense Fund for bringing creative solu
as long
ica. And as a people, we want and need
tions to longstanding problems, for not only
that economic growth, but now we must
breaking the mold but helping to build a
There
also expect environmental responsibility
those m
new one.
880
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / June 12
will
And we've had to make some tough
years ago Montaigne wrote: "Let us permit
choices. And some may think we've gone
nt, a
nature to have her way. She understands
the
too far, and others not far enough. But we
her business better than we do." Well, it's
all care about clean air. To the millions of
rong
true. Acid rain must be stopped, and that's
last
Americans who still breathe unhealthy air,
what we all care about. But it's also true
let me tell you, I'm concerned-I'm con-
envi-
that business understands its business better
cerned about vulnerable groups like the el-
the
than we do. So, we're going to put that
derly and asthmatics and children, con-
our-
understanding to work on behalf of clean
cerned about every American's quality of
pre-
air and a sound environment. We've provid-
life; and I'm committed to see that coming
to
ed the goals, but we won't try to microman-
generations receive the natural legacy they
e, to
deserve.
age them. We will allow flexibility in how
will
industry achieves these goals, but we stand
We seek reforms that make major pollu-
firm on what must be achieved.
ist a
tion reductions where we most need them.
First, our approach is reasonable deadlines
Second, this Federal proposal will cut the
e at
for those who must comply. It has compel-
emissions that cause urban ozone, smog, vir-
S to
r of
ling sanctions for those who don't. It ac-
tually in half. This will put the States well
counts for continued economic growth and
on the road to meeting the standard.
the
expansion; offers incentives, choice, and
Twenty years ago, we started on the job.
tip
flexibility for industry to find the best solu-
And if Congress will act on the clean air
tion,
and
tions; and taps the power of the market-
reforms that I'm offering today, 20 years
resi-
place and local initiative better than any
from now, every American in every city in
previous piece of environmental legislation.
America will breathe clean air. Today 81
-for
This legislation will be comprehensive. It
cities don't meet Federal air quality stand-
S to
usly,
will be cost-effective. But above all, it will
ards. This legislation will bring clean air to
work. We will make the 1990's the era for
all but about 20 cities by 1995, and within
ects
clean air. And we have three clear goals
20 years, even Los Angeles and Houston
t on
for
and three clear deadlines. First, we will cut
and New York will be expected to make it.
the sulfur dioxide emissions that cause acid
In the nine urban areas with the greatest
new
rain by almost half, by 10 million tons, and
smog problems, we propose bold new initia-
rtu-
we will cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 2
tives to reconcile the automobile to the en-
ate.
million tons, both by the year 2000. We
vironment, ensuring continued economic
W, I
have set absolute goals for reductions and
growth without disruptive driving controls.
have emphasized early gains. And that
S as
We'll accomplish this through alternative
the
means 5 million tons will be cut by 1995,
fuels and clean-fueled vehicles. We propose
Hill.
and the degradation caused by acid rain
to put up to a million clean-fueled vehicles
who
will stop by the end of this century. To
a year on the road by 1997. But we're also
1 to
make sure that coal continues to play a vital
proposing flexibility on the means, even as
e've
role in our energy future, we've provided
we remain firm on the goals. A city can
an extension of 3 years and regulatory in-
low
either request inclusion in the program or,
uild
centives for the use of innovative, clean
if they show they can achieve these ambi-
e've
coal technology. We've set an ambitious re-
tious reductions through other measures,
tive
duction target, and applying market forces
we will scale back the clean-fuel vehicle
laid
will be the fastest, most cost-effective way
requirements accordingly. Also, we're sensi-
just
to achieve it. So, we're allowing utilities to
tive to the problems of smaller cities, whose
me
trade credits among themselves for reduc-
own ozone problems are due to-largely to
he's
tions they make, to let them decide how to
pollutants that are generated in other areas,
bring aggregate emissions down as cost-ef-
no
other regions, other cities. They will not be
end
fectively as possible. Cleaner fuels, better
penalized for pollution problems outside
technologies, energy conservation, im-
en-
their control.
blu
proved efficiency-in any combination, just
nly
as long as it works.
Our program incorporates a mix of cost-
effective measures to cut emissions from
1 a
There's a wisdom to handing work to
cars, fuels, factories, and other sources. But
those most qualified to do it. Four hundred
I'm asking the EPA [Environmental Protec-
881
June 12 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
tion Agency] to develop rules like those
Thank you all, and God bless you, and
Ta
thank you very much for coming.
ca:
we're employing on acid rain to allow auto
tru
and fuel companies to trade required re-
Note: The President spoke at 11:15 a.m. in
eli
ductions in order to meet the standard in
the East Room of the White House.
fou
the most cost-effective way. Our challenge
tha
is to develop an emissions trading plan;
their challenge is to meet the standards.
Fundar.
The third leg of our proposal is designed
to cut all categories of airborne toxic chemi-
Five
White House Fact Sheet on the
cals by three-quarters within this decade.
air prop
President's Clean Air Plan
Our best minds will apply the most ad-
ing thei
vanced industrial technology available to
June 12, 1989
Prc
control these airborne poisons. The very
goa
best control technology we have will deter-
Fulfilling a major campaign commitment,
pul
mine the standard we set for those plants.
President Bush today proposed a compre-
age
And until now, because of an unworkable
hensive program to provide clean air for all
pec
law, the EPA has been able to regulate only
Americans. The President's plan calls for
as
7 of the 280 known air toxics. The bill I am
the first sweeping revisions to the Clean Air
dre
proposing today will set a schedule for reg-
Act since 1977 and represents the first time
tha:
ulating sources of air toxics by dates certain.
an administration has put forward a propos-
hea.
In addition, it will give the dedicated
al since that time. The President's plan is
Im
people of the EPA the right tools for the
designed to curb three major threats to the
pro
job, and it will make state-of-the-art tech-
Nation's environment and to the health of
life
nology an everyday fact of doing business.
millions of Americans: acid rain, urban air
spo.
And that's the way it should be.
pollution, and toxic air emissions.
ron:
In its first phase, this initiative should
While emissions of some pollutants-such
Ach
eliminate about three-quarters of the need-
as sulfur dioxide, urban ozone, and carbon
Stea
less deaths from cancer that have been
monoxide-have been reduced since pas-
lishe
caused by toxic industrial air emissions. And
sage of the 1970 law, progress has not come
qua
we plan a second phase to go after any
quickly enough. The President's plan will
sion
remaining unreasonable risk. People who
dramatically accelerate the pace of pollu-
poll
live near industrial facilities should not have
tion reduction and put America on the path
quir
to fear for their health.
toward markedly cleaner air by the end of
ing
And for 10 years, we've struggled to
the century.
trol.
engage a united effort on behalf of clean
The President's plan will:
Har
air, and we're now on the edge of real
Cut sulfur dioxide emissions virtually in
plac
change. Nineteen eighty-nine could be re-
half by the year 2000. The plan calls
mar
corded as the year when business leaders
for a 10 million ton reduction in SO₂
rain
and environmental advocates began to
and a 2 million ton cut in nitrogen
to &
work together, when environmental issues
oxide (NOx) emissions, for a total re-
mot
moved out of the courts, beyond conflict,
duction of 12 million tons in acid rain-
to a
into a new era of cooperation. And this can
causing emissions.
ing
be known as the year we mobilized leader-
Bring all cities currently not meeting
omy
ship, both public and private, to make envi-
the health standards for ozone and
Emp
ronmental protection a growth industry and
carbon monoxide into attainment. Most
The
keep our ecology safe for diversity. The
cities will attain the standard by 1995,
of C
wounded winds of north, south, east, and
and the plan is designed to ensure at-
fuel
west can be purified and cleansed, and the
tainment in all but the most severely
cost-
integrity nature can be made whole again.
impacted cities by the year 2000.
nolo
Ours is a rare opportunity to reverse the
Require factories and plants emitting
toxic compounds into the air to employ
The Pr
errors of this generation in the service of
the best technology currently available
ronmenta
the next. And we cannot, we must not, fail.
We must prevail. I ask for your support. We
in order to achieve in the near term a
two longs
need your support to make all of this into a
cut estimated at 75 to 90 percent in
at odds
reality.
pollutants suspected of causing cancer.
both conc
882
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION AWARD
PURPOSE
The Theodore Roosevelt Award Program was created by the House
Republican Research Committee's Environmental Roundtable -- Project
101 -- chaired by Rep. Porter Goss (Fl). The program is designed to
recognize grassroots, volunteer conservation initiatives in the
spirit of President Theodore Roosevelt, who exhibited true
Republican leadership in conserving natural resources.
In recent years, the Republican Party has been unfairly
criticized for lacking leadership in this area. The purpose of
Project 101, and the Theodore Roosevelt Award Program, is to remind
the public that the Republican Party remains the party of
conservation and creative new thinking on environmental issues.
The Theodore Roosevelt Award program will highlight traditional
Republican philosophy emphasizing individual commitment and
volunteer efforts. This program will be conducted in the spirit of
President Bush's vision for "1000 Points of Light."
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IMPLEMENTATION
Project 101 invites and encourages all Republican members to
participate in the award program, which will offer numerous
possibilities for local recognition. There are no specific criteria
for determining award recipients and members will have the
flexibility to design their own format for selecting winners,
whether individuals or organizations, from their districts.
Each member will have the opportunity to select an individual
or group to receive the award, based on the person (s) selfless
actions dedicated to conserving or restoring natural resources.
Ideally, winners would be people who, because of the local nature of
their work, otherwise might not receive recognition for their
efforts. Examples of appropriate winners include hunters who work to
restore wetlands areas and conserve waterfowl habitats or
neighborhood groups who initiate curbside recycling programs. The
range of potential winners and types of activities recognized is
practically boundless.
Once the selection process is complete, winners will be invited
to Washington, DC for an award ceremony (hopefully at the White
House), where they will receive their award certificates and have
their pictures taken with their representative. Since Theodore
Roosevelt's birthday is October 27, the award ceremony will be held
in early October.
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NEWS
CONGRESSMAN PORTER J. GOSS
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REPRESENT REPRESENTATIVES
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October 20, 1989
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Weekly Column
GOSS MEETS WITH PRESIDENT BUSH
TO DISCUSS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
On Tuesday, October 24th, in my role as chairman of the
Republican Research Committee's Project 101 environmental
roundtable, I had the opportunity to lead a delegation of Republican
Congressmen to the White House to discuss environmental issues with
President Bush. During this 30-minute meeting, the President agreed
to assist us in launching the national Teddy Roosevelt Conservation
Award, which is a Republican Congressional project designed to
highlight local volunteer conservation efforts.
We have developed this program in the spirit of Teddy
Roosevelt's historic commitment to conservation. The purpose of the
award is to recognize those people whose volunteer efforts at the
grassroots level are preserving and enhancing our natural resources
and our quality of life.
President Bush, like Teddy Roosevelt, is an outdoorsman who has
shown true leadership in conservation issues. The Teddy Roosevelt
Conservation Award program compliments that leadership and reflects
the President's emphasis on the value of volunteerism.
-more-
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These are the very values Teddy Roosevelt espoused not just
during his Presidency, but during his entire life.
Confined to his bed when young due to severe asthma,
Roosevelt's ambition as a child was to be become a cowboy. By the
time his health improved at the age of 12, the future President had
developed a passion for nature and the outdoors which would shape
his own outlook and profoundly effect the nation's future.
Personally committed to conservation efforts, Roosevelt
strongly believed in public service and felt everyone should
contribute something back to society. As President, he did
precisely that, giving back to society enormous areas of public land
which millions enjoy today, including Pelican Island National
Wildlife Refuge and Mesa Verde National Park.
All told, President Roosevelt created 5 national parks, 51
national bird reservations, 4 big game refuges, the first national
game preserve, 18 national monuments, and increased national forests
by more than 43 million acres. Perhaps more importantly, Teddy
Roosevelt raised the nation's conscience on the importance of
conserving our priceless and irreplaceable natural resources.
It is this ethic that is reflected in the efforts of thousands
of individuals every day around our nation, but until now our
country has not given these individuals the recognition
deserve.
joke: arou up POTUS
to they be OTUS
-more-
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With this in mind, members of Congress will have the
opportunity to present the Teddy Roosevelt Award to local groups or
individuals in their district. Recipients will be selected from the
districts in recognition of outstanding volunteerism and action on
behalf of conservation.
During Tuesday's meeting at the White House, President Bush
gave a tentative agreement that award winners will be honored at a
White House ceremony commemorating Teddy Roosevelt's birthday on
October 27th of next year.
The Award program was introduced by the House Republican
Research Committee's Project 101 environmental roundtable, a
Republican effort to focus attention and launch legislative
initiatives on conservation and the environment, which I chair.
This program should increase public awareness of the many
things that can be done at the local level to foster conservation.
There are already thousands of individuals and local organizations
working in Florida and across the nation that exemplify President
Bush's vision of the '1,000 points of light.' We hope this program
will encourage even more people to get involved.
Encouraging local involvement in conserving. natural resources
is just one part of what we are trying to do through Project 101.
Earlier this year we introduced innovative oil spill legislation
that would require oil companies to fund regional response teams
which would be responsible for timely cleanup of oil spills. This
bill has since been incorporated into the comprehensive oil spill
bill, and could well become law by the end of the year.
-more-
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Project 101 also convened a meeting last summer for members of
Congress to discuss clean air issues with EPA Administrator Bill
Reilly, and we are currently considering other legislative
initiatives. In the meantime, we will continue to work hard to see
that the Teddy Roosevelt Award becomes a great success.
Specific guidelines for selection of award winners will be
determined by individual members of Congress. I am currently
working with constituents from all four counties in the 13th
Congressional district to determine the criteria for the recipient
in our district.
In addition to President Bush, several important public
officials attended our meeting at the White House, including EPA
Administrator Reilly and Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan.
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June 28, 1990
The Honorable Duncan Hunter
House Republican Research Committee
Hawaiian
1622 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
naturalist
Dear Duncan:
I am extremely pleased to have this opportunity to
nominate Mr. David Woodside as a recipient of the Theodore
Roosevelt Conservation Award.
David Woodside has spent nearly all of his 66 years
protecting Hawaii's unique flora and fauna as a field biologist.
Born on the Big Island of Hawaii, he was a teenager when he
joined the Hawaii Audubon Society the year it was founded in
1939. His early conservation work began under George C. Munro,
who is recognized as Hawaii's first ecologist. In the 1940's
and 1950's when Hawaii was still a territory, David Woodside
discovered remnant populations of two native Hawaiian birds
thought to be extinct. He found the previously unknown nesting
grounds of the Nene goose on the slopes of Mauna Loa on the Big
Island and dark-rumped petrels in Haleakala Park, Maui. As a
biologist with the Territorial Fish and Game Department, his
efforts were essential to the Nene restoration program which
released captive bred birds back into the wild to enhance the
recovery of this endangered species.
In 1980, Dave Woodside retired as chief of the Wildlife
Branch of the Hawaii Fish and Game Department. His deep love of
wildlife prompted him to immediately begin working with the
Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge. He insisted on
returning to the field so that he could see the direct results
of his work and know that every day he was doing something to
assist and enhance the resource. Mr. Woodside chose to work as
a maintenance employee. His dedication to restoring native
wildlife is reflected in the 12 to 14 hour days he has put in to
dig ponds, protect water birds and their habitats, and maintain
refuge facilities for the past ten years. His half century of
hands-on conservation work, and broad knowledge of Hawaii's
wildlife resources is unparalleled.
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The Honorable Porter Goss
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Dear Porter:
I hereby submit to the House Republican Research Committee
my selection for the Project 101 Theodore Roosevelt Conservation
Award T have chosen Rachel Keyser, (Social Security number
Date of Birth 07-02-53), as the 1990 recipient of the
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award in the At Large District of
Vermont.
Mrs. Keyser received Vermont's Recycler of the Year Award
from the Association of Vermont Recyclers for her efforts in
coordinating and leading her community's curbside recycling
program. Mrs Keyser's program has enjoyed a 90 percent
participation rate, recycling about 1 1/2 tons of solid waste a
week. It is dedicated citizens, such as Mrs. Keyser, who remind
us that we all must play a part in saving our environment.
I believe that Mrs. Keyser exemplifies individual
volunteerism toward conservation and a better environment. It is
for her dedication and success that I chose Rachel Keyser to
receive the 1990 Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award from
Vermont.
Sincere
Peter
Peter Smith
Member of Congress
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Dear Chairman Hunter:
It is my privilege to nominate Mr. Norval Morey, President of the
Morbark Industries for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award.
Morbark Industries has grown into a multi-million dollar company by
developing new and innovative recycling systems.
Mr. Morey's social security number
in
birthday is
December 29, 1919.
Morbark industries was created in 1958 has grown ever since. Mr. Morey
is the founder of the company. Currently, Mr. Morey is President and
Chairman of the Board of nearly all of Morbark's companies.
Recycling Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Morbark Industries, recycles
waste wood materials. Materials such as used lumber, trees and other
woody vegetation is ground up and used as a fuel to heat. Recently,
the paper companies have been using the recycled material to
manufacture paper.
One of Morbark's latest recycling systems is an invention that
converts bulk garbage into fuel. The system has been used these last
two winters to heat its 700,000 square foot facility, producing
approximately 30 million BTU's. Morbark believes this system is the
answer for disposing of our home and municipal garbage while producing
steam or electricity for our energy requirements. However, this
system is awaiting final emissions tests before becoming a commercial
industrial and consumer waste system.
Sincerely
BM Bill Schuette
Member of Congress
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The Honorable Duncan Hunter
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Dear Duncan:
I would like to nominate Captain Eric J. Williams for the
Roosevelt Conservation Award. I believe Captain Williams would
be a great candidate for the Conservation Award. In one of
Rhode Island's worst oil spills, Captain Williams came forth
with the effective leadership such a crisis demands.
Captain Williams went over and above his duty during the
crisis. He worked both day and night in order to ensure that not
only those members onboard the ship were brought to safety, but
that the surrounding area would not be damaged irreversibly.
Captain Williams was the key player in resolving this
crisis. At a moment when time was the enemy, Captain Williams'
swift and accurate decisions guided the entire rescue and
clean-up operations to its completion in record time. By
coordinating the containment of the oil and clean-up of the
shore line, he can be credited with preventing an unfortunate
accident from becoming an irreversible environmental tragedy for
Rhode Island. His effectiveness in his leadership is truly
something we can all look up to.
I highly recommend Captain Eric J. Williams without
reservation. Thank you for considering him for this prestigious
award.
With kindest personal regards,
DOD: March 20 1944
Sincerely
Ron Machtley
Member of Congress
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Dear Porter:
I am pleased to nominate Dick Young as the recipient of the 1990
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award from the 14th Congressional
District of Illinois.
As Kane County Environmental Director (1972 to 1987) and Kendall
County Building, Zoning and Planning Director (1959 to 1972), Dick
has shown an individual commitment toward balancing environmental
conservation with the careful development of one of Illinois'
fastest growing regions.
Dick was born was on the 27th of October, 1924. His Social
Security numb
Dick is an excellent nominee for this award and his commitment
to conservation typifies the spirit of our late President Theodore
Roosevelt and of President Bush "1000 Points of Light" initiative.
Sincerely,
Denny J. Dennis Hastert
Member of Congress
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William L. Rutherford
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Peoria. 61614
Date of Birth: December 28, 1914
Bill Rutherford has spent all of his adult life working to improve the
environment and quality of life in Illinois. He has a reputation as a
leading conservationist throughout Illinois. He currently serves as
Administrative Vice President and Treasurer and Director of Forest Park
Foundation and has served as its attorney since incorporation in 1939.
Bill Rutherford is the founder of Wildlife Prairie Park located in central
Illinois. Wildlife Prairie Park is a complex of 1860 acres. It has no
tax support and is entirely a debt free local volunteer effort. Its
purposes are conservation education to increase public awareness and know-
ledge of the vital importance of better stewardship of our fast vanishing
natural resources as well as wholesome family outdoor recreation There
are no facilities like Wildlife Prairie Park in Illinois that realistically
display the native plants and animals of the Midwest or that demonstrate
the wonderful productive varieties of soil that underly the land and are
the agricultural basis of a great part of America's bread basket. Wildlife
Prairie Park is recognized by the Illinois State Tourism Council as the
premiere tourist attraction of this whole large area.
Since 1964 Bill Rutherford has spearheaded a drive which has added over 20,000
acres to the available land for park, recreation and wildlife purposes in the
Peoria area. He was a member of the Riverfront Development Committee of the
City of Peoria. He served two years on the Surgeon General's Advisory com-
mittee on Chronic Disease. He has been a participant in two White House
Conferences on Aging and the White House Conference on Natural Beauty.
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Attn: Ron
Dear Duncan:
I am pleased to nominate Charles Caniff, a truly inspirational
community leader in the area of conservation, for the Theodore
Roosevelt Conservation Award.
As president of the Peace River Audubon Society in 1982, Charley
began working toward realizing his dream of developing a Nature
Center for Charlotte County, Florida. Sometimes spending three or
four nights a week speaking to various community environmental and
other service organizations, Charley's search for suitable land for
this project led to 1900 hundred acres of land on Charlotte Harbor
-- land that in 1987 became the home of the Charlotte Harbor
Environmental Center (CHEC).
Born of a truly cooperative effort between the Peace River Audubon
Society, the City of Punta Gorda, Charlotte Count and the local
School Board, CHEC is one of the best examples of how citizen
interest and local volunteer actions can combine for the benefit of
the entire community.
CHEC has as its goals 1) to provide environmental education for all
ages; 2) recreation; and 3) research in estuarine and environmental
protection. On a recent tour of the center, I met with a group of
young students from the area 4-H Club who were learning about some
of the smaller wonders of the wild. CHEC has proven to be a
tremendous success.
In addition to his dedication and hard work on behalf of the quality
of life in Southwest Florida, Charley has also distinguished himself
in service to our nation. A paraplegic as a result of a World War II
accident, the retired Marine pilot was named Handicapped American of
the Year in 1960 -- an honor that is well-deserved.
Charlotte County is indeed fortunate to have Charley Caniff working
to ensure that we conserve and make wise use of our natural
resources. I strongly support his nomination for the Theodore
Roosevelt Award.
Sincerely
Porter Goss
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Dear Duncan:
Please accept Ms. Mary Lou Ryan of Middleburgh, New York,
as my nominee for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award.
Ms. Ryan has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the
conservation and stewardship of our natural resources.
Ms. Ryan is a third grade teacher at the Middleburgh
Elementary School. Ms. Ryan has undertaken innovative and
creative curriculums in her classroom to educate her students
about the environment. The Middleburgh third graders studied
acid rain pollution, set up experiments, and passed their
findings on to their family, friends, and elected officials.
These students learned first hand of their civic duty for the
protection of our natural heritage.
Ms. Ryan brought her students to meet me at a community
forum about the environment in my district. Her students were
truly knowledgeable about the degradation caused by acid rain
upon our buildings, monuments, forests, lakes, and wildlife in
upstate New York. This creative participation in learning
about our environment does not end in the classroom; rather, it
instills in youth a sense of responsibility and commitment to
personally undertake changes in their own lifestyle for the
good of the environment around them.
Teachers play an important rcle in the development of our
youth. Efforts, like that of Ms. Ryan, lay a strong foundation
in tomorrow's adults by teaching environmental awareness, and
the means to minimize and prevent pollution, in the spirit of
our first great conservationist president, Theodore Roosevelt.
With warmest regards,
Sincerely,
Therry Sherwood Boehlert
Member of Congress
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Dear Nominating Committee:
Please accept this letter as nomination for Mr. Ed Dietz
(D.O.B.
O receive the Theodore
Roosevelt Conservation Award.
Mr. Dietz is a Horticulture and Conservation instructor at
Wrightstown High School in Wrightstown, WI. As part of his
instruction, he and his students have worked with the local ASCS
and Land Conservation offices to gain firsthand knowledge of
conservation meausures.
This spring, Mr. Dietz' students worked with the Land
Conservation office in planting a Willow tree matrix along the
banks of an eroding creek. Students collected trees donated by
the State of Wisconsin and spent an entire day planting the trees
to prevent the continuation of a serious erosion problem. This
event received wide media coverage as the project was unique to
all of Wisconsin.
Mr. Dietz has also involved his students in developing a
wildlife habitat, planting trees on farm land, developing
conservation programs for farms, and many other projects where
students had the opportunity to personally participate.
Therefore, I ask the nominating committee to consider Mr. Ed
Dietz as a candidate to receive the Theodore Roosevelt
Conservation Award.
I Coly Koth Roth
Sincerely
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Following is my nomination of Charles G. Colver for the
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award.
Name: MR. CHARLES G. COLVER
Calif.
forester
Social Security Number:
Birthdate: DECEMBER 2,
During World War II, Mr. Colver suffered an injury -- for
which he earned a purple heart -- that changed his life. While
recuperating in a hospital he started a beginning forestry course
which resulted in his joining the National Forest Service (NFS)
where he spent the next nearly 43 years. Dedicating his life to
the protection and conservation of our national forests, he divided
his tenure with the Forest Service between fire control and forest
research.
The first half of his career was spent braving the heat,
smoke, and flames of forest fires. In the latter half of his
career, he moved into watershed management research, managing a
17,163 acre parcel and studying such important issues as flooding,
erosion, and pollution control. Since retiring from the Forest
Service two years ago, Mr. Colver has "not let any grass grow under
my feet. In addition to becoming an active member in the local
Lions Club, he has volunteered much of his time to continued Forest
Service work, with roughly the same duties as before his
retirement. The person who replaced Mr. Colver after his
retirement will soon leave the Forest Service position. At that
time Mr. Colver will resume his old post as a volunteer. In honor
of the dedication he has given to the cause of forest conservation,
the National Forest Service recently named a local mountain peak
after Mr. Colver.
Mr. Colver has been a distinguished public servant beyond
devoting his life to the Forest Service. Married 45 years ago, and
living his entire life in Covina, California, Mr. Colver became
active in city affairs during the 1960s. He served 14 years on the
Covina City Council, with four years as Mayor of Covina. He also
was a founder and the first president of the Covina Historical
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990, : .M.
Welcome to the White House. It's always a pleasure to see
Bill Reilly of E.P.A. and Mike Deland of the Council on Environ-
mental Quality -- both doing outstanding jobs, helping lead the
effort to protect America's environment. And I'm delighted to
see Duncan Hunter and Porter Gross [WHO ORGANIZED THE AWARDS],
and other friends in Congress who've worked so hard to launch the
Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Awards.
And I want to thank you, all of you here today, who work so
diligently in public service and the private sector to protect
the environment of the most important planet in the universe.
(You may remember a couple years back when Time magazine
named Earth "Planet of the Year." Comedian Jay Leno said: "What
did you expect? All the judges came from Earth!") III
It was almost exactly one year ago that Bill Reilly, Manuel
Lujan and I met here at the White House with many of these same
Congressmen and women, joining together to develop a program in
the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt's historic commitment to conser-
vation. And today, it is a great honor to stand with you as we
commemorate the great strides these individual Americans have
made towards preserving a clean environment for all Americans.
You represent a whole new breed of American heroes. People
like Charles Caniff, from Porter's own District in Florida.
Charles helped found the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, a
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unique partnership between the private sector, local government,
and public schools. And Charles, heroes like you represent the
power of volunteerism, the power of the physically challenged,
and the power of an idea whose time has come --- the grassroots
effort to build a better America, where the quality of our
environment matches the quality of our dreams.
III
Already we've come a long way -- not only as a planet, but
as a people. In the not-so-distant past, whole cities were
blanketed in thick, black clouds of pollution, and American
rivers ran raw with sewage and industrial waste. We were
squandering our natural inheritance.
But especially two years, we've seen a new
m recent years,past
attitude, a return to the conservation ethic of Teddy Roosevelt,
and a re-birth of the worldwide environmental movement that was
born in the U.S.A. The change has been both fundamental and
pervasive, and many of you have been leaders in that effort.
People like Bill Rutherford, Bob Michel's honoree from
Illinois, who helps run the Wildlife Prairie Park without a penny
of tax support. Or David Woodside, who we learned about from Pat
Saiki, who's helped save endangered species in Hawaii. And Mary
Lou Ryan, a New York grade school teacher who's cultivating char-
acter in her kids by cultivating concern about the environment.
Americans like these have provided an extraordinary founda-
tion for the efforts of our Administration. To cite one example,
the Clean Air initiative we launched in the Grand Tetons over a
year ago is a very ambitious, very aggressive piece of legisla-
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tion. It will sharply cut air pollution's "Big Three" -- acid
rain, smog, and toxic pollutants. And it respects another kind
of delicate ecology: the ecology of jobs and opportunity.
This bill has been 13 years coming. But no American should
have to wait another day for clean air. This Congress, this
week
week
month, should send me a bill I can sign.
Our Nation has made tremendous headway. But our mission is
not just to defend what's left -- but to take the offense, to
improve our environment across the board. And some of today's
winners --- veteran foresters like California's Charles Colver, or
tree-planting teachers like Wisconsin's Ed Dietz -- are doing
just that. I've said it before: Trees can reduce the heat of a
and
summer's day, quiet a highway's noise, feed the hungry provide
cold.
shelter from the wind and warmth in winter. And every tree
planted is a compact between generations.
Many challenges remain. But, thanks to you and your
government partners, the future holds great promise for our
environment. You 75 personify the selfless acts of thousands of
concerned Americans who strive every day to leave a better world
for our kids. And when I look out at the faces of Americans like
those we honor here today, I realize: We have hardly scratched
the surface of what-God put on Earth -- and what God put in Man.
Congratulations. Thanks. And God bless the United States.
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"A presidency can shape an era-and it can change our lives.
A successful presidency can give meaning to an age."
George Bush
October 12, 1987
A HEALTHY AMERICA
SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY
University of California, San Diego
October 14, 1988
I'd like to talk to you today about my vision for this country; about
how I would set about building a better America. One part of that vision
-- a very big part -- is working for a cleaner and safer environment. The
mission of a President is to lead -- and I'd like to lead this country, and
the other nations of the world, to a greater understanding of the threats
facing our planet, and to a greater commitment to meeting and resolving
them.
The other night, I flew here to southern California from Seattle. As I
looked out the window, past the silvery wing of Air Force Two, I could see
the sun setting over the Pacific, casting its orange, purple, and pink hues
across the sky. I could see the dark, jagged mountains of the Coastal
Range, draped in white mist. And in that moment, I knew once again why you
in California -- with its special beauty -- have a special appreciation for
the environment which surrounds you.
I have spent my life enjoying what nature has to offer, whether fishing
or camping or enjoying the open sea. I've worked -- as a Congressman, and
since -- to protect that natural beauty, whether by creating a national
park in my home state of Texas, or pushing last year for a worldwide
agreement to cut CFC production and protect the ozone layer.
So I say this from the bottom of my heart: in George Bush, you will
have a President who is committed to conservation. As I've said before in
this campaign, I am an environmentalist. The kind of beauty I spied
through that small window on the plane the other night must be preserved.
A better America is a cleaner America.
Building a cleaner America won't always be easy. Here in California --
a state adding 680,000 new residents a year -- you know the strains which
rapid growth can place on the environment. But if we don't see the need to
act clearly, future generations will not only see it dramatically in
retrospect, they'll have to live with the consequences of our inaction.
After all it's no mistake that in Jackson, Wyoming, the second director of
the National Park Service, Horace Albright, was hailed as a savior by the
grandchildren of the people who hung him in effigy in the town square.
The fact is that, ultimately, the goal of a clean and healthy
environment is not in conflict with the need to create jobs in a growing
economy. Quite the contrary: in the long run, successful environmental
protection is a prerequisite to solid, sustainable economic growth.
There is another truth -- and that is that we Americans cannot protect
our environment alone.
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You at Scripps recognize that fact better than most. I read just this
week of your Collaborative Research program, under which your scientists
will team up to study those global processes which are contributing to a
warming in the earth's climate.
The point is that many of the major environmental problems we face --
global warming, acid rain, the deterioration of the oceans, tropical
deforestation -- are truly international in nature. Their solution will
require a President who is adept at negotiating with friend and foe alike
-- a President who is willing to lead on a global scale and who has the
experience and knowledge to do SO.
And that is why I have pledged that in my first year in office, I will
convene a global conference on the environment, at the White House, to
address global warming, acid rain, and the full range of challenge before
us.
Here in southern California, perhaps the most pressing environmental
concern is air quality. Your growth, not only here in San Diego but
especially up in Los Angeles, has not come without a price -- a price
commonly described with four letters: s-m-o-g.
I believe that we can take immediate steps to make our air healthier to
breathe, beyond those we're already taking. One of the little-known
successes of this Administration has been to eliminate the overwhelming
majority of airborne lead. Levels of ambient lead in the air have declined
by nearly 90% in the last ten years, and one of the key accomplishments of
the Task Force on Regulatory Relief which I headed was to accelerate this
reduction.
But now there is much more to be done, as the quality of the air this
summer proved beyond doubt. The most pressing need is to reduce levels of
ambient ozone, which contributes to smog and has too often made the air
dangerous to breathe.
One of my priorities as Vice President has been to lead the search for
alternative fuels -- so-called "clean fuels" such as methanol made from
remote natural gas and ethanol made from grain -- and to promote their use.
I am proud to report that progress is on the horizon.
Already, four western cities -- Los Angeles, Denver, Albuquerque, and
Phoenix -- have initiated alternative fuel programs to clean up their air.
And today in Washington, President Reagan signed a bill -- the
Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988 that will encourage the production
of cars, trucks and buses that can run exclusively on these fuels, and of
"dual-fuel" vehicles that can run on any combination of gasoline and
alternative fuels.
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That bill was one of the principle goals of the Task Force I mentioned;
it was pushed through Congress with the strong support of Congressman
Lowery and his colleagues Carlos Moorehead and Bill Dannemeyer in the
House, and your own great Senator Pete Wilson; and, most important, it will
help lead to cleaner air for southern California.
A "dual-fuel" car using methanol emits only half as much ozone as a
regular car. The goal is to have several million clean-fuel vehicles
operating in southern California by the year 2000. And that will lead to
cleaner, safer air.
There is another step that's needed -- and that is reauthorization of
the Clean Air Act. Frankly, I am disappointed that the Congress is now set
to adjourn without passing clean air legislation in this session. So let
me say today that, next January, if I am sworn in as your President, one of
my first priorities will be to win passage of clean air legislation, one
that will help not only with the solution to problems here in southern
California, but one that will provide for reductions in those substances
that contribute to acid rain. The time for action, on clean air and for
acid rain, is now.
Here in San Diego, on this beautiful coast, you have another special
concern, one that this Institution has taken a leadership role in
addressing, and that is the protection of the ocean.
I have to confess that I've spent more hours than perhaps a
hard-working man should enjoying the fruits of that ocean -- and if Izaak
Walton is correct that God does not deduct from time on earth time spent
fishing, I've got a long life still ahead of me.
But there are threats to that ocean, and one of my priorities as
President will be to address them. One is the dumping of barely treated
sewage and sludge from sewage plants into the ocean.
Here in California, we've made some progress. Our EPA has required Los
Angeles, for example, to stop dumping sludge in the ocean. And San Diego
is now close to agreement with EPA on a schedule to achieve secondary
treatment of its sewage.
On the East Coast, the problems that arise from neglect of the ocean
have been especially apparent this summer. Closed beaches. Medical waste
washing up on the shores. It should serve as a warning to all of us.
I'm for taking strong steps -- immediately -- to protect our oceans.
Many months ago, I called for the enactment of legislation which would ban
the practice of dumping sewage sludge in the ocean. I am happy to report
that the Congress has now taken action on that legislation. It has passed
both houses and may be sent to the President shortly. I believe he should
sign it.
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But I believe we can do even more. We should work with the states to
track the disposal of medical wastes, in order to prevent them from washing
up on our beaches. And when someone is caught dumping such wastes
illegally, we should throw the book at them.
I favor beefing up the Coast Guard, and, if need be, calling in the
FBI, to help track down and crack down on those who dump illegally.
Let me say a word about my position on offshore drilling. I do believe
that development of our most promising oil and gas reserves is called for,
because continued domestic production of oil and gas is essential to the
national security of the United States.
At the same time, I oppose drilling in those environmentally sensitive
areas where the risk of damage is too great. I have said that I would
delay any drilling under Lease Sale 91 in northern California pending
resolution of these environmental concerns.
And let me add today that we should take a very close look at those
environmentally sensitive areas which would be available for development
under Lease Sale 95 here in southern California before proceeding with that
sale. Senator Pete Wilson has proposed protecting Santa Monica Bay and the
near shore ocean from Newport Beach to San Diego, and I agree that we must
subject these areas to the most careful study before allowing any drilling.
I will not allow California's golden shores, its most precious treasure, to
be put at risk.
Another treasure not only for Californians but for all Americans is our
national park system. I am a strong supporter of protecting our parks --
they are America's pride and joy. Ever since the first Republican
President, Abraham Lincoln, granted Yosemite Valley to the state of
California as a preserve back in 1864, the idea of setting aside land for
national parks has been one of America's best. It is a concept that has
been respected, honored, and imitated around the world.
The overwhelming success of our parks has sometimes taxed our ability
to protect them, but we have tried. After adjusting for inflation, our
Administration has increased the budget for the operation and maintenance
of our parks by almost 30 percent. We've asked visitors to chip in their
fair share, and the expanded fee program we've enacted will add some 500
million dollars to the budget for maintaining our parks over the next ten
years. And volunteers have chipped in as well -- last year alone, some
42,000 Americans came forward to help us manage our parks better.
But more can be done, and I'd like to be known as a President who
strengthened our park system and passed it on to the next generation of
Americans in better shape than we found it.
I followed closely the work of the President's Commission on Americans
Outdoors, and I support many of the recommendations it produced. I believe
we should create "greenways," using such areas as abandoned railroad
corridors, to connect parks in different parts of the country. I believe
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we should continue the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which funds the
acquisition of new parklands and wildlife refuges. I think we can
reconstitute it as a National Endowment of the Environment, and, using a
portion of our non-renewable oil and gas revenues, allow it to continue to
give Americans the chance to enjoy our land and water resources.
There was one recommendation of the Commission which I believe was
especially important -- and that was to pay greater attention to urban
parks. Parks are for people, and we should take the greatest care to
enhance and protect those parks which are near enough for people to enjoy.
I know that Congress has authorized further acquisitions in the Santa
Monica Mountains Recreation Area, and I would like to announce today that,
as President, I would pursue such acquisitions. Parks near our urban
centers should be our highest priority, and this park would be one of mine.
Just last week, I talked about another idea I have for this country
that can help with brushing up our parks. It's called YES -- Youth
Entering Service to America. I'd like to see legions of our young people
volunteer to keep our parks in shape -- the way many already do here in
California.
You know, last summer, we took my oldest grandson to Grand Teton
National Park. We hiked, fished, rafted, and watched wildlife. It was a
marvelous experience for all of us, but especially for Barbara and me. We
watched the gleam in George P.'s eye as he saw those rugged and sparkling
mountains for the first time.
I'm sure that many of you have had similar experiences with your own
kids -- in Yosemite, or King's Canyon, or elsewhere.
I knew then that this is one legacy which we must preserve for
generations to come. So I have resolved that if I am elected President, I
will undertake a program to strengthen and preserve our parks. I'll call
it America the Beautiful, because that's exactly what this great country of
ours is -- beautiful beyond all comprehension.
Perhaps Irving Berlin said it best in his magnificent song, "God Bless
America." Remember the words? "From the mountains, to the prairies, to
the oceans white with foam."
He pictured pristine and majestic mountains, clear air and a clean
ocean. That's the America I want God to bless, too. And that's the
America I'm committed to fighting for as your President.
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OZONE DEPLETION
CFCs are also the main culprit in the depletion of our global ozone shield.
George Bush is proud of the leading role we played in developing the
Montreal Protocol to reduce the use of CFCs by 50% all around the world.
Our first priority is getting all the signatories to ratify the Protocol.
We must continue to work closely with the other countries to retain the
global consensus we hammered out. We will also continue to monitor the
evidence on the condition of the ozone layer and share it with the other
governments of the world.
Under George Bush, the United States will continue to lead the world in
this effort. We will implement the protocol and encourage American industry
to take a leadership role by accelerating development of safe and effective
alternatives and striving for the goal of phasing out all domestic
production of CFCs.
CLEAN AIR ACT
George Bush remains committed to the goals of the Clean Air Act. We have
made some good progress towards cleaner air. We have phased most lead out
of gasoline. Since 1985, lead levels in gasoline have dropped by more than
90% and there has been a corresponding decline in levels of airborne lead.
Despite good progress in reducing emissions from cars, factories, and power
plants, more than 100 cities still do not meet federal clean air standards.
Urban ozone is one of the most complex and difficult environmental issues
facing this country. Ozone is produced by many sources, but much of it
comes from cars and small businesses. To really tackle this problem will
affect the way we all work, live and play. But we must act to make
continued real progress towards cleaner air.
George Bush will work with Congress to enact an effective reauthorization
of the Clean Air Act. George Bush's EPA will work with states and
localities to help them work toward achieving tough but realistic targets
on air quality without sacrificing growth and prosperity.
George Bush will also look to the marketplace for innovative solutions,
like the use of oxygenated fuels. As head of the Presidential Task Force
on Regulatory Relief, Bush has taken the lead in encouraging greater use of
ethanol and methanol, which hold the promise of significantly reducing smog
and acid rain caused by automobile emissions.
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
Groundwater is a vital but hidden resource. The many underground aquifers
under the midwestern and the plains states are used for drinking water and
for important farming, ranching, and industrial purposes. For much of the
arid west, water isn't just vital to public health, it's the precious
lifeblood of economic activity.
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Fourth, I would strengthen the Coast Guard. I understand that a Coast
Guard station right here in Belmar had to be closed due to cut backs in the
Coast Guard. Well, I support increasing the ability of the Coast Guard to
patrol our waters, to find illegal dumpers, and to stop the flow of illegal
drugs into this country.
There are many other steps we are -- and should be -- taking. We are
requiring every city in America to have adequate sewage treatment or be on
a court-approved schedule for achieving such treatment.
We have launched a new National Estuary Program, which will include the
New York-New Jersey Harbor, to work out plans for curbing pollution in
these critical waterways.
The point is that I propose to act -- because a dirty ocean is simply
not something that any of us can stand for.
Ladies and gentlemen, America needs a President who will keep building
a strong and growing economy. A President who will give America a strong
national defense. A President who will fight crime and clean the
environment. And a President who will clean the ocean. And a President
who means what he says.
My friends, I am that man.
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PROTECTING OUR AIR AND WATER
Clean air. Pure water. Unspoiled land. Open spaces. Abundant wildlife.
That's the greatest legacy we can give our children and grandchildren. The
condition of our land, water and air affects the health and quality of life
of each and every American.
George Bush believes we have to do more to protect and preserve our
environment.
A RECORD OF LEADERSHIP
The record shows George Bush can be trusted with our natural heritage:
He chaired a House Task Force on Earth Resources and
Population.
He voted for the Council on Environmental Quality, the
Water Quality Improvement Act, Clean Air Act Amendment
of 1970, and a reform of the Oil Pollution Act.
He fought to create the Big Thicket National Park in
Texas.
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As Vice President, George Bush played a particularly
important role in creating the Wallop-Breaux Trust
Fund, securing the conservation provisions in the 1985
Farm Bill, amending EPA regulations to reduce lead in
the air, and deregulating natural gas -- a clean-
burning fuel.
The Republican Party has long championed the cause of the outdoors. Lincoln
took the first steps towards protecting Yosemite as parkland; U.S. Grant
created Yellowstone National Park; Teddy Roosevelt created most of our
National Forests, the first National Wildlife Refuge, and many more
national parks; and Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection
Agency, formed the first Council on Environmental Quality and pushed for
much of the modern environmental legislation, such as the Endangered
Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
We continued this tradition by negotiating the Montreal Protocols to
protect the ozone layer and the North American Waterfowl Plan to preserve
wetlands. We implemented the far-reaching conservation provisions of the
1985 Farm Bill and began protecting bio-diversity worldwide through foreign
aid programs.
George Bush will bring a "conservation ethic" to the Presidency aimed at
educating Americans about how they can help protect the environment. This
may mean changing some old -- and bad -- habits as Texas is doing with its
successful highway litter campaign: "Don't Mess With Texas." Each American
can help by being gentler on the environment.
He will fight to protect the environment by acting to reduce acid rain, by
stopping the contamination of our groundwater, and by conserving and
managing our precious wetlands. He will also hammer out an international
agreement to address the problem of global warming. This will be tough,
but George Bush has the experience to make it happen.
SUMMARY OF KEY ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
George Bush means business about cleaning up the environment. He will:
PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP
Appoint the best people to run the Environmental Protection Agency
-- men and women who will vigorously enforce the law protecting
our natural heritage. George Bush will listen to and include his
people on all important decisions -- their input is important to
foreign, economic and even defense policy.
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symbol. And until the recent Supreme
grams like Head Start. And then we agreed
Court decision, I'm told that 48 States had
to one thing more: to ensure that our stu-
spoken, 48 States had laws protecting the
dents by the year 2000 are first in math and
flag against desecration. And that meant
science achievement. America should not
that the people of the States were speaking.
accept second place to any nation when it
And I strongly believe we should use the
comes to education and the quality of the
amendatory procedures wisely provided by
education for our kids.
the framers to pass a carefully drawn,
When it comes to making a difference in
narrow amendment to make the burning of
the world, America has always been first.
the American flag a crime. And I'm going
And we've already seen the difference
a
to fight for it with everything I have.
America is helping to make in what I call
b
Another area of concern that I share with
this magnificent Revolution of 1989, a
the Governor is the fate of our environ-
struggle of the democracy-building that
ment. He and Bill Cabaniss and I were talk-
continues to this day.
ing about the natural wonders of this State
Let me share a story about an American
11
on the way down here-the fate of our en-
visitor on a recent trip to Romania-a trou-
vironment. From the estuaries of Mobile
bled land that it is-who asked the people
Bay to the lakes and misty mountains of the
she met what was most important now,
F
north, Alabama truly is beautiful, and it's
what they needed most. And listen to one
beautiful in part because this Governor is
surprising answer: In a country where the
F
working to preserve your very special qual-
streets are dark at night and the homes lack
ity of life. We're also working in Washing-
heat, one Romanian woman pulled from
ton with the Congress to bring about a
cleaner environment for all America. In
her purse a worn copy of an American mag-
fact, that is why I have proposed the first
azine-a 3-year-old issue, with a special bi-
major revisions in the Clean Air Act in
centennial copy of the United States Consti-
more than a decade. We can have clean air
tution. And she said, "What we need now is
and clean water while respecting another
more of these."
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kind of delicate ecology: that of jobs and
And this is the moral example that our
H
opportunity.
great country owes the world. Some may
A cleaner environment, safer streets,
say the goals we set for ourselves and the
more jobs-all these are absolutely critical
example we offer the world are too ambi-
to our future. But if there is a paramount
tious. And I say only great ambitions can
St.
issue-and we have to click them all off
galvanize a nation; only great examples can
Li
there and try to-if we had to put them in
change the world. When the first rockets
a list, you can't overlook education because
lifted off the pad at Cape Canaveral-rock-
ou
the state of the classroom today really is the
ets built at Redstone-the eyes of America
m
state of our Union tomorrow.
were already on the Moon. We need once
joi
We believe in asking more of our teach-
again to work together as a people so that
th
ers, our children, and ourselves. And that's
our future will be as bright as that Redstone
in
why I was very grateful to have Governor
rocket. And with the leadership of Guy
CO
Hunt at my side at the recent education
Hunt, I know that your possibilities will be
for
summit in Charlottesville, Virginia-the
as limitless as the stars over Alabama.
co
first time such a summit had ever been con-
Guy Hunt is the right Governor to lead
wh
vened. And at the summit, we agreed to
Alabama in the nineties. I believe he would
an
develop America's first national education
agree with me that this is a fascinating time
wi
goals, not to inflict our views onto the State
to be Governor of your great, progressive,
he
education system but to set broad national
forward-moving State. And I might say par-
goals. And we agreed to ensure our kids—
enthetically, as I look back over my shoul-
that they master important subject areas,
der at the recent history of this country, I
lik
math and science being part of it; to boost
can't think of a more fascinating time to be
fev
graduation rates; to make this nation a
President of the United States of America
nation of literate adults; to kick drugs out of
than today.
the
our schools; and to see that all children start
I am very grateful for the support that
hav
school ready to learn through vigorous pro-
you're showing for Guy Hunt. I'm very
two
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free trade agreement from that cheap Mexi-
because I have a great affinity for it and
can labor in the event of a deal?
connection with it, as you point out. So, I
The President. We're a long way from an
would simply say I want to do everything I
agreement with Mexico. But in principle, I
can to help Jock McKernan. He's an out-
am strongly in favor of a free trade agree-
standing Governor, and I think he is locked
ment with Mexico. We had a very good
in a tough battle there with Joe Brennan.
discussion-I did Sunday night-with Presi-
Neil Bush
dent Salinas [of Mexico] at our house. You
know, every time you try to work out a free
Q. Mr. President, your son Neil's lending
trade agreement-and this was true of the
practices while a boardmember of Silverado
Canadian one-you hear a lot of horror sto-
Savings and Loan will cost taxpayers $106
ries. But I think the pluses so far outweigh
million. How should Neil make restitution,
the negatives that it's worth pursuing. I
and are you not providing the FBI the en-
haven't even really gotten into thinking
forcement tools it requested because Neil
about what an adverse effect on Canada of
might get caught in the web?
a free trade agreement with Mexico, if that
The President. I don't accept your
was your question, or of border States.
premise at all, and I don't think the Con-
I do know that I live in a border State, in
gress does, either.
Texas. And I've talked to several of the
leaders who come from Texas in the Con-
Compensation for Displaced Workers
gress-and they are very important ones,
Q. As you know, your administration op-
people that have some say on this-and
poses the provision in the Clean Air Act
they're all very enthusiastic in principle. I
that the House passed to compensate work-
expect there will be some organized labor
ers displaced from the Clean Air Act.
opposition to some aspects of it, but we
Would you apply that same sort of logic to
really haven't gotten that far. I would
the Pacific Northwest, in that workers could
simply respond to the concerns that you ask
be displaced by the listing of the spotted
about by saying the benefits will far out-
owl. Would you want to help those workers
weigh any negative aspects, in my view.
out in some form of compensation?
The President. I want to help them out in
Maine Gubernatorial Race
the decision. I do not support-I think what
Q. Mr. President, you also live in another
you're referring to was the Byrd amend-
border State sometimes.
ment that was debated. And I oppose that,
The President. Probably more than the
and I would oppose a similar amendment,
other one right now. [Laughter]
but I am very much concerned about the
Q. Some Maine Democrats are sort of
potential loss of jobs as a result of this spot-
viewing the Maine gubernatorial race as a
ted owl problem. I want those 30,000 fami-
political test of strength between yourself
lies to understand that we care very much
and Senate Majority Leader George Mitch-
about that. But I cannot say that I would
ell. Governor McKernan, the Republican,
support the very kind of amendment that I
was one of your earliest supporters. Former
opposed. But I hope that we can have a
Governor Brennan, who is running as a
resolution of this problem that will not
Democrat, appointed Mitchell to the
result in throwing 30,000 families out of
Senate. You're a part-time resident of the
work.
State of Maine, so I assume you have some
Terrorism and Iran
interest in the race. Is this a test of strength
between yourself and Mitchell, and if it is,
Q. Mr. President, more than 30 Syracuse
who is going to win?
University students were killed in the
The President. No. I don't think it's a test
bombing of Flight 103, and it's been about
of strength between any other outside ob-
a month since the Commission on Aviation
servers. But what I do think is that it's very
Terrorism released its report. I'm wonder-
important that Jock McKernan be reelected
ing what you plan to do to implement the
Governor of Maine. And I am strongly for
recommendations in the report. I'm won-
him, and I hope that I can help him. And I
dering also, since aviation experts and ter-
think I know something about that State
rorism experts have said that Iran paid for
945
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 7
tiations on nuclear and space arms. We
deaths in Illinois have been reduced by
signed protocols allowing unprecedented
one-fifth. Jim Edgar and I can also work
improvements for on-site verification in
together to make a better future for Amer-
limiting nuclear testing. Who would have
ica. For example, we can work together to
thought years ago with that closed society
preserve wetlands, to clean up toxic wastes.
that we would now have an agreement on
And just as he will work for a cleaner Illi-
on-site verification to be sure both sides
nois, I will continue to work with Congress
keep their words. That is progress in this
in Washington to bring about a cleaner en-
relationship. We agreed to increase our co-
vironment for all Americans. That is why I
operation in atomic energy testing and ci-
have proposed the first major revisions in
vilian nuclear safety. But most important to
the Clean Air Act in more than a decade. I
Illinois, I think, we signed a long-term grain
want Congress to pass a bill that will sharp-
agreement, one that will bring grain to
ly cut acid rain, smog, toxic pollutants. But
Soviet consumers and business to the farm-
Congress has to respect another kind of
ers of Illinois. And I am not going to let
delicate ecology-that of jobs and opportu-
food be used as a political weapon. I re-
nity. We can do both: have a cleaner envi-
member the failed Carter embargo, and
ronment and still keep this state and other
Congres
we're not going to have that kind of foreign
states growing.
policy anymore. We negotiated a trade deal
So, I really would like to take this oppor-
with the Soviets, an agreement that de-
pends on the passage of key emigration
tunity with this many present to call on the
laws within the Soviet Union. Certainly, I
United States Congress to-not to keep
believe that's in the best interest of the
America waiting any longer for clean air.
United States, and it will mean an improved
We've made a compromise. It's a good one.
trade relationship between our two coun-
It is a sound one. And now, the Congress
tries, expanded markets for American goods
ought to act so I can put my John Hancock
and services, expanded markets for Illinois
on a good Clean Air bill. I get SO frustrated
workers and farmers. And it will mean,
at times. And Jim and I talk about these
other issues. And I believe the future should
through economic interaction, a continu-
ation of this perestroika, this reform and
begin with safer streets, an America free of
openness inside the Soviet Union itself.
crime. Look, as Secretary, he has shut down
So, I'm delighted that we did it. There is
sixty auto theft operations and illegal securi-
a danger-Mike Ditka might want to trade
ty operations that prey on the unsuspecting.
a couple of Bears for Soviet weightlifters,
And as Governor, he will work in Spring-
but we'll see how all that works out.
field for tougher laws against those who sell
No, but I am very pleased with this. I
the drugs and those who commit violent
realize we've got a long way to go, but
crimes. So, you see, we share a simple phi-
we've made progress. With a safer world
losophy. If dealing drugs is dealing death,
come other challenges-many of them right
then let's get those big dealers to have what
here at home. Challenges like a better envi-
they deserve, and I mean the ultimate pen-
ronment, better schools, safer streets. You
alty. We cannot condone and coddle these
need someone now to continue in Jim
drug criminals.
Thompson's footsteps. Someone who will
We need the tougher laws and the stiffer
continue to move this state on those key
penalties and more prosecutorial powers
issues in the right direction. That's why I
proposed in our Violent Crime Control Act.
am convinced Jim Edgar will be your Gov-
And again, I call on the United States Con-
ernor. I like this sign. I like this sign that-
gress to pass the major parts of our Violent
and a philosophy that is summed up by this
Crime Act, new laws that are fair, fast and
sign-let the future begin. And he has been
final. Fair: an exclusionary rule designed to
a dynamic Secretary of State, creatively
punish the guilty and not to punish good
using his position to begin that future today.
cops who have acted in good faith. We owe
For example, he's been a leader in the
a lot to the men on the street, men in blue,
fight against drunk driving, initiating tough
and women as well. And fast-we need re-
new laws and heightening public aware-
forms to stop the often repetitive appeals
ness. His persistence has paid off. Traffic
that are choking our courts. And finally,
911
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 7
our schools and take some
So, let me thank all of you for this warm
steps to make them better. I
welcome back to your wonderful State of
your support for that Education Excel-
Wisconsin and commend you on all that
Act.
Wisconsin has to be proud of. As other
Well. we mentioned the economy and
States search for solutions to today's chal-
education, and now there's a third E, the
lenges, you can say: Take a look at what
environment-and here again, an issue with
works. Take a look at Wisconsin.
what I would call international dimensions.
And to the citizens of this great State,
Last week at the summit, we established a
who will go to the polls in November to
U.S-Soviet Bering Sea Park to preserve the
choose a Governor, I say: Take a look at
unique natural environment in that string
Tommy Thompson, at all he's done to turn
of islands that mark the border between
this State around and all he'll do the next 4
our two nations.
years working hard for Wisconsin. I am
Right here in Wisconsin, I know the envi-
proud that he is my friend, and I am proud
ronmental ethic is strong. And Tommy's
to enthusiastically endorse him for another
pledge to plant 110 million trees by the
term as Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
year 2000-that fits right into our America
God bless you, and God bless the United
the Beautiful Initiative: to plant a billion
States of America. Thank you very much.
trees a year for the next 10 years. And I
support all that Wisconsin is doing to pre-
Note: The President spoke at 12:30 p.m. at
serve our precious natural heritage, and I
Mecca Auditorium. In his remarks, he re-
that
ask your help: Work with me to keep the
ferred to Bob Lanier and John McLaughlin,
pressure on in Washington. Send Congress a
former members of the Milwaukee Bucks
signal to pass a sound and sensible clean air
basketball team; Pat Richter, athletic direc-
package-and pass it soon. It's been 13 long
tor at the University of Wisconsin; Pete Vu-
fight for Mil
years since we last strengthened the Clean
kouich and Robin Yount, former member
elfare mother
Air Act, and let's make 1990 the year that
and current member of the Milwaukee
Williams
we take action on the environment.
Brewers baseball team, respectively; John
ne's worth
And let me say I believe we can have
Maclver, chairman of the Wisconsin Bush/
a
sound national environmental policy with-
Quayle 1988 campaign committee and the
ong with our
say that's
out throwing a lot of working men and
Committee to Reelect Governor Thompson;
women out of work. I'm convinced that we
and Sue Ann Thompson, wife of the Gover-
now Tommy
him is what
can find a proper balance on these impor-
nor. A tape was not available for verifica-
tant questions.
tion of the content of these remarks.
people who
he job done
It's been my pleasure to come out here
ans parents.
today to this beautiful State on a typical
hears
ing for the
Wisconsin day. [Laughter] I remember the
its who are
last time I was here. It didn't seem quite
Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for
dy to make
like this somehow. But I'll take his word for
Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Edgar in
it if this is the way it is all the time. But
Chicago, Illinois
Tommy to
nevertheless, it's been a pleasure to come
June 7, 1990
al Govern-
here and speak with all of you.
make our
You know, right here in the auditorium,
Thank you, Jim Edgar, for that very gen-
I sent Con-
almost 80 years ago, Teddy Roosevelt came
erous introduction. Please, you all be
point plan
to meet with the citizens of Milwaukee. His
seated, will you? [Laughter] I like this kind
drock con-
speech that day saved his life-literally. He
of event, though. No Broccoli, no head
was shot by a deranged assassin while on his
table. It's wonderful. [Laughter] Please
ty, innova-
way here. And TR had his draft speech
don't send it. [Laughter] First, let me just
raging ex-
rs, our stu-
folded up in his jacket pocket, where it
be a little emotional as I pay my respects to
It's been
helped blunt the bullet. Tough guy. He de-
Gov. Jim Thompson and Jayne, who are with
livered the speech anyway. But the moral
us tonight. What a magnificient service this
for a bill
is: It's not whether a speech is long or short;
man has rendered this State over all these
Congress
what matters most is how thick it is.
years. A good friend, and a great-really, in
me to get
[Laughter]
the best sense, public servant. I also want to
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May 21 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
It's going to take a lot of work to protect
the people of Oregon. He believes in the
this great planet and its wildlife without
principles this State has stood for since
throwing hard-working citizens out of a job.
Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis
I reject those who would totally ignore the
and William Clark on their noble expedition
economic consequences on the spotted owl
across the unknown wilderness. They spent
decision. The jobs of many thousands of
the winter of 1805 near the mouth of the
people-it's a human equation-the jobs of
great Columbia River, where a memorial
many thousands of Oregonians and whole
still stands in their honor. And it was 87
communities are at stake. But I also think
years ago today that another great leader
that we ought to reject those who don't
and outdoorsman, President Theodore Roo-
recognize their obligation to protect our
sevelt, laid the cornerstone of that memori-
delicate ecosystem. Common sense tells us
to find a needed balance. And together, I
al and spoke to the people of Oregon: "Let
am convinced that we can work to find that
us carry on the task that our forefathers
have entrusted to our hands, and let us re-
balance.
We also need to find a balance when it
solve that we shall leave to our children and
comes to clean air. I am committed to a
our children's children an even mightier
cleaner environment, and that's why I've
heritage than we received in our turn."
proposed the first major revisions in the
Those are the words of one of the great
a
Clean Air Act in more than a decade. I
conservation Presidents.
want Congress to pass a bill that will sharp-
Well, Dave Frohnmayer is a man of in-
ly cut acid rain, smog, toxic pollutants, but
tegrity, achievement, and honor; a man
y
Congress has got to respect another kind of
who will leave Oregon an even mightier
P
delicate ecology: that of jobs and opportuni-
heritage than the one left to him. I'm proud
di
ty. So, I call on the House not to keep
to say that he's got a good friend in Wash-
S
America waiting for cleaner air, to pass a
ington pulling for him on election night. So,
S
reasonable clean air bill in line with the
let's keep Oregon great; let's keep it Re-
compromise that we hammered out with
publican; and this November, let's make
those Senate leaders-both sides of the
Dave Frohnmayer the next Governor of
0
aisle-not another bill that consumers and
this great State.
workers cannot afford.
Thank you all, and God bless you. And
Here in Oregon, you have a strong Re-
now you can have your breakfast. Thank
publican team that we need to send back to
the United States Capitol. I just can't tell
you very much.
0
you how much I enjoy working with your
friend and mine, Senator Mark Hatfield-
Note: The President spoke at 8 p.m. in the
very important that he be reelected-and
Grand Ballroom of the Portland Hilton
the Smith duo, Bob and Denny. Denny,
Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to David
who is with us here this morning, is a key
Frohnmayer's wife, Lynn; William J. Ben-
member of our administration's efforts on
nett, Director of National Drug Control
Capitol Hill. All of these leaders, along with
Policy; Craig Berkman, Oregon Republican
our own Bob Packwood, are tackling the
Party chairman; Marylin Shannon and Don
problems of crime and drugs, the environ-
Wyant, Oregon's Republican national com-
ment, and education. But this great team
mitteewoman and committeeman; Lt. Col.
really needs a Governor back home to get
Mervin L. Morelock, divisional commander
o
the job done right.
You know, at my invitation, Dave came
of the Salvation Army; and John Frohn-
to the White House last fall to talk about
mayer, Chairman of the National Endow-
g
these issues and other issues. Maybe he
ment for the Arts. The President also re-
popped in to see his brother-and I might
ferred to the Portland Trail Blazers basket-
say, I am very proud of John Frohnmayer
ball team, who had recently eliminated the
and what he's trying to do for this country.
San Antonio Spurs from the National Bas-
But anyway, Dave's a forceful and pas-
ketball Association playoffs, and the north-
sionate spokesman for the people of this
ern spotted owl, which inhabits an area of
great State. He's a fighter. He believes in
Oregon that has been targeted for logging.
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / May 20
species of the spotted owl, and it's impor-
Mr. Williams.
to what you have to
5. The
tant we get a fair hearing and get the op-
protect the owl.
drug
portunity to know whether we're going to
The President. Yeah, we've just simply
) your
have any jobs in the forest industry here.
got to find a way not to throw any of these
u.
Q. Mr. President, what's your inclination
al the
people out of work. We have it in this ques-
on that?
tion. We have it in other areas-the Clean
at we
The President. My inclination is that we
Air Act. And I've just determined to come
as not
have a balanced policy. There's a lot of
of this
down on the side of the people, but
people whose livelihood is threatened out
words
Q. Mr. President, what about the owl?
here, and I want to hear more about it from
eat as
Q. What about the owl, Mr. President?
this Congressman who's been in the lead on
be a
The President. What kind of owl are you
this subject. And I've said that before, I'll
inded
inquiring about?
say it again at the breakfast tomorrow, and
d and
I've been saying that in terms of the envi-
Q. The owl that they say is endangered.
open
ronment I want to be known as an environ-
The President. That's the spotted one.
coun-
mental President, but I also want to be one
Q. The cute little ones.
mori-
who's concerned about a person's ability to
The President. The spotted owl. I'm inter-
hold a job and have a job. And there's a lot
ested in the owl, very much so, and I'm also
Inited
at stake here on this question. One of the
interested in jobs and the American family.
very
things I'm doing is listening very careful. I
So, we've got a real serious problem here,
listen to the Attorney General. And Dave
but we'll find a balanced approach. That's
Frohnmayer, in whom I have great confi-
the one you're talking about, Sandy [Sandy
m. at
dence, and Denny Smith-been out in front
Gilmour, NBC News].
re re-
on this question a long time. So, though we
Q. Yes, sir, same owl.
or of
had law enforcement at the last event, an
Q. What are you going to do with Presi-
rbara
area that both of them have had leadership
dent Gorbachev? Are you taking him up to
regon
roles in, now we've got some economic
Camp David?
il, re-
questions and some environmental ques-
The President. Jessica [Jessica Lee, USA
ubli-
tions. And so, we're listening to find out all
Today], this is a bona fide photo opportuni-
I can about it.
ty, where I take questions only on the one
Thank you, gang, for your understanding.
subject that these guys want to talk about
because we're not throwing this open to yet
Note: The exchange took place at approxi-
another press conference. Okay?
mately 5:20 p.m. at the Portland Hilton
Q. Mr. President, are you going to change
y
Hotel. Denny Smith is the U.S. Representa-
the threatened, endangered species act?
tive for Oregon's Fifth District. David
The President. Well, we're trying to find
Frohnmayer is Oregon State Attorney Gen-
out what is the right thing to do. I'm not
eral and the Republican gubernatorial can-
sure I know the answer to that yet. Except
didate. The northern spotted owl inhabits
I do know the answer is we've got to be
an area of the State that has been targeted
concerned about the human equation as
oing
for logging.
well as the environmental equation. And I
care about the working men and women of
ques-
this country and what some of these
hoto
Exchange With Reporters During a
changes mean to their families. So, we're
ions,
Meeting With Congressional Candidate
trying to sort this out, and it is not easy,
Bob Williams in Portland, Oregon
believe me.
an-
May 20, 1990
Thank you all.
n to
ends
Northern Spotted Owl
Note: The exchange took place at approxi-
mately 6:10 p.m. at the Portland Hilton
Mr. Williams. Our position is that we
Hotel. Mr. Williams is a candidate for the
support strongly what you've been saying
U.S. Congress in Washington State. The
real
about a balanced approach-
northern spotted owl inhabits an area of
oply
The President. Yeah.
Oregon that has been targeted for logging.
red
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / July 8
t with you
commitments for reform in this report,
kind of economic, security, and political re-
en to your
when implemented, will strengthen the
lationship between our two countries that
economies of both our countries and lead to
will be appropriate to our two great nations
'im's going
a better life for the Japanese and American
in this dramatically changing world.
eral agree-
peoples and a healthier economic relation-
S still some
ship. The progress we have made these past
Note: The President met with the Prime
the things
4 months in the SII process and our other
Minister at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the
trade discussions has laid a firmer founda-
Houstonian Hotel's Manor House in Hous-
tion for our overall relationship. But we
ton, TX. Later, the two leaders were joined
t Union
cannot become complacent in the days to
by U.S. and Japanese officials and partici-
with Mr.
come; we must ensure that our relationship
pated in a working luncheon.
congress?
continues to rest on a solid economic base.
talked to
The President and the Prime Minister
r been in
emphasized that the time has come for the
with Mr.
United States and Japan, as two of the
lister].
world's greatest trading nations, to devote
Remarks Announcing Canada-United
their full energy to securing the benefits of
States Air Quality Negotiations and an
ch for in
an open world trading system through suc-
Exchange With Reporters in Houston,
cessful completion of the Uruguay round
Texas
your ex-
this year.
July 8, 1990
JN [Cable
The President took this opportunity to
brief the Prime Minister on the results of
The President. Well, we're here to com-
got to go
the NATO summit just concluded in
ment on the acid rain agreement. The joint
London. The Prime Minister and the Presi-
statement that we're issuing today on be-
ent reaffirmed in this, the 30th anniversa-
ginning negotiations is long overdue. I
5 a.m. at
ry year of the security treaty, the continu-
know that this is very important for the
pint.
ing importance of the alliance to peace and
Canadian side; and I want to say to you, sir,
stability in Asia.
I appreciate your patience and understand-
Japan and the United States agreed to
ing.
continue to promote important global coop-
Both Houses now in the United States
tzwater
eration in this era of great change, in coop-
Congress have passed clean air bills, similar
1 Prime
eration with our other summit partners.
to mine, by huge margins; and the House-
Prior
The President welcomed and encouraged
Senate conference will begin this week.
nit
Japan's growing international role, as evi-
And I think it will be of enormous benefit
denced by the contributions it is making in
to both our countries. Bill Reilly, the head
support of political and economic freedom
of the EPA [Environmental Protection
ter Kaifu
in Eastern Europe, Central and South
Agency], plans to be in Ottawa on July 16th
e-ranging
America, and elsewhere. Cooperation
and will be prepared to open preliminary
ship and
among Japan, the United States, and their
discussions. We should be able to begin
nal coop-
summit partners in support of common
formal negotiations shortly after that.
The two
goals will form a central part of the talks to
And we've made great progress. And I
nal rela-
be held during the next few days and is a
think we ought to both be very pleased
t names.
manifestation of the trialog to which both
about that. Great progress has been made,
.S.-Japan
leaders committed themselves at their
but we still have a long way to go. We
at both
meeting in Palm Springs.
recognize that. And I pledge to my Canadi-
togeth-
The President and the Prime Minister
an friends that we want to do our part, and
engthen
discussed the issue of lending to China.
I think this clean air legislation-that I hope
port de-
They had useful talks on this matter and
I'll be able to sign soon-is but one manifes-
liberty
agreed to continue these discussions with
tation of that.
he other summit leaders.
Welcome to Houston, sir. And the floor is
unity to
Finally, the President and the Prime Min-
yours.
utstand-
ster, looking back at the progress our two
Prime Minister Mulroney. Thank you,
o much
governments have made toward the goals
Mr. President.
t in our
at the Palm Springs summit last March,
I'm pleased to confirm that the President
II). The
agreed to continue to work to build the
and I have agreed to begin negotiations for
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July 8 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
an air quality accord. Our two countries
The President. We'll have more to say
share a long history of cooperation on trans-
pc
about that later. What I want to do is talk to
boundary environmental problems. An acid
W:
our summit partners on that very question.
tu
rain agreement will safeguard the natural
We had a good discussion with the Prime
health of our respective ecosystems, and we
as:
Minister on new ideas from the Canadian
both fought-President Bush and I-have
an
side. But I don't want to get out ahead of
fought long and hard to get to where we
gil
the process here, and I have some responsi-
are today.
be
bility to be sure that our summit partners
Bill Reilly and Bob De Cotret [Canadian
are briefed on that Gorbachev letter before
Minister of the Environment] will discuss
we go public.
this issue when they meet in Ottawa in
about a week's time, and as the President
Note: The President spoke at 11:42 a.m. in
St
has indicated, negotiations will begin short-
the front foyer of the Houstonian Hotel's
or
ly thereafter.
Manor House, following a meeting with
Pr
And so, we have worked hard for a bilat-
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney of Canada.
Fr
eral accord, and I think that this day will
St
long be remembered in the history of our
Ju
relationship for the significant departure
that it constitutes from past positions in
Joint Statement Announcing Canada-
regard to the environment and the protec-
United States Air Quality Negotiations
me
tion of the environment in North America.
July 8, 1990
cu
Thank you, Mr. President.
tal
Q. Are you going to take some from the
Our two countries share a great legacy of
tra
Canadian press?
bountiful natural resources and scenic grant
su
The Prime Minister. I think I'll-the Ca-
deur, as well as a long history of coopera-
ro
nadians have been in the heat too long.
tion on transboundary environmental prob-
Q. Mr. President, can I just clear
lems. It is critical to the future well-being of
m
Canada and the United States that we
pr
Q.
an accord will give Canada any
assure the continued productivity and envi-
in
more protection than it already gets from
ronmental health of these natural systems:
se:
legislation?
the Great Lakes and other shared water
no
The President. I simply refer you to the
bodies, the forests, the wildlife, and the soils
statement.
and farmlands.
th
Q. Mr. Mulroney, we'd like to talk to you.
Thus, we announce with great satisfaction
CO
that our countries have agreed to begin ne-
Fr
Western Policy for Soviet Union
gotiations for a practical and effective air
quality accord. U.S. Environmental Protec-
gl.
de
Q.
Canadian credit to the Soviet
tion Agency Administrator William K.
Reilly and Canadian Environment Minister
ec
Union, sir? Does that not undercut your
policy?
Robert de Cotret will discuss this issue
no
when they meet in mid-July in Ottawa. We
[e
The President. Nothing undercuts our
expect to begin negotiations shortly there-
ch
policy like that
after.
sit
Q. Mr. Mulroney, what would the accord
The initial focus of these negotiations will
as
give you that the clean air legislation does
be on reduction of sulfur dioxide and other
pc
not?
precursors of acid rain. With clean air legis-
W
Q. He subsidizes aid to Cuba if he gives
lation now before a Conference Committee
ev
him credit?
of the House and Senate of the U.S. Con-
th.
Q. Mr. President, we're still confused
gress, the United States anticipates substan
in:
tial progress in the years ahead in curbin.
sa
about whether Mr. Gorbachev, who specifi-
acid rain and improving air quality. Since
cally asked this summit last year for a role,
1985 Canada has had in place its own con-
N
whether he has made any direct appeal to
trol program which will reduce both acid
you as host of the summit to
m.
rain damage in Canada and the export of
M
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pollution to the United States. We look for-
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
0
ward to a close working relationship be-
on the President's Meeting With
tween Canada and the United States to
Chancellor Helmut Kohl of the
assure that our agreement on air quality
Federal Republic of Germany Prior to
1
and our other bilateral programs yield tan-
the Houston Economic Summit
gible environmental improvements and
benefits.
July 9, 1990
S
President Bush met with Chancellor Kohl
for approximately an hour this morning and
discussed the summit agenda. Chancellor
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
Kohl congratulated President Bush on the
success of the NATO summit. Both Presi-
on President Bush's Meeting With
President François Mitterrand of
dents expressed appreciation for the Soviet
response.
France Prior to the Houston Economic
The two leaders discussed President Gor-
Summit
bachev's letter to the [economic] summit
July 9, 1990
and their positions on aid to the Soviet
Union. President Bush said he understood
President Bush and President Mitterrand
the German desire for unilateral support to
met for about an hour this morning to dis-
the Soviet Union. President Bush empha-
cuss the summit agenda. They had lengthy
sized that the United States supports peres-
talks on the Uruguay round [multilateral
troika and glasnost and had suggested a va-
trade negotiations] and the prospect for a
riety of technical economic assistance meas-
summit statement that moves the Uruguay
ures in support of President Gorbachev's
round forward.
efforts. President Bush indicated that we
They talked about a number of environ-
continue to believe that further economic
mental issues, including the general
reforms and changes in Soviet military
progress that summit countries have made
spending are necessary before we can con-
in cleaning up various pollutants, in pre-
sider direct aid.
serving their forests, and in balancing eco-
The two leaders discussed the progress of
nomic and environmental objectives.
change in Eastern Europe and reviewed
The two Presidents were encouraged by
the democracies emerging in Poland, Hun-
the Soviet response to their recent NATO
gary, and Czechoslovakia.
Both the President and the Chancellor
communique. Both the United States and
France want to support perestroika and
expressed great concern about the world
environment and pledged to continue ef-
glasnost and encourage the success of Presi-
dent Gorbachev. They discussed the role of
forts at reducing pollution and preserving
forests on a global basis.
economic support and considered the eco-
nomic possibilities raised in the letter to the
Note: The President met with the Chancel-
[economic] summit from President Gorba-
lor at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the
chev. President Bush reiterated the U.S. po-
Houstonian Hotel's Manor House in Hous-
sition that we believe technical economic
ton, TX.
assistance is appropriate; and he has pro-
posed several steps, both at Malta and in
Washington, which should be helpful. How-
ever, the United States continues to believe
that further economic reforms and spend-
Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony
for the Houston Economic Summit
ing priorities in the Soviet Union are neces-
sary before direct aid is justified.
July 9, 1990
Welcome to Houston. And we think this
Note: The two Presidents met at approxi-
city is a very appropriate place to host this
mately 9 a.m. at the Houstonian Hotel's
economic summit not of the postwar era
Manor House in Houston, TX.
but of the post-postwar era.
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 26
to local concerns, to environmental con-
(4) Energy Requirements. The require-
cerns, and to the need to develop prudent-
ments of our nation's economy for energy
ly our nation's domestic energy resources.
and the overall costs and benefits of various
Although I have today taken these strong
sources of energy must be considered in
steps to protect our environment, I contin-
deciding whether to develop oil and gas
ue to believe that there are significant off-
offshore. The level of petroleum imports,
shore areas where we can and must go for-
which has been steadily increasing, is a crit-
ward with resource development.
ical factor in this assessment.
While I believe that a leaner OCS pro-
(5) National Security Requirements. Ex-
gram will ultimately be more effective,
ternal events, such as supply disruptions,
Americans must recognize that the OCS
might require a reevaluation of the OCS
program is a vital source of fuel for our
program. All decisions regarding OCS de-
growing economy. My desire is to achieve a
velopment are subject to a national security
balance between the need to provide
exemption. If the President determines that
energy for the American people and the
national security requires development in
need to protect unique and sensitive coastal
the areas of these three lease sales or in
and marine environments.
other areas, he has the ability to direct the
Interior Department to open the areas for
development.
Note: On the same day the Office of the
Press Secretary also released a fact sheet en-
General OCS Decisions
titled "Presidential Decisions Concerning
The President also decided that:
Oil and Gas Development on the Outer
(1) Air quality controls for oil and gas de-
Continental Shelf." Excerpts from that fact
velopment offshore California should be
sheet follow:
substantially the same as those applied on-
shore.
Guiding Principles
(2) Immediate steps should be taken to
The President's decisions were based on
improve the ability of industry and the Fed-
the following principles:
eral Government to respond to oilspills off-
(1) Adequate Information and Analysis.
shore, regardless of their source.
Adequate scientific and technical informa-
(3) Federal agencies should develop a
tion regarding the resource potential of
plan to reduce the possibility of oilspills off-
each area considered for leasing and the
shore from whatever source, including and
environmental, social, and economic effects
especially from tanker traffic. This plan
of oil and gas activity must be available and
should include moving tanker routes fur-
subjected to rigorous scrutiny before deci-
ther away from sensitive areas near the
sions are made. No new leasing should take
Florida Keys and the Everglades.
place without such information and analysis.
(2) Environmental Sensitivity. Certain
Restructuring the OCS Program
areas off our coasts represent unique natu-
The President directed Interior Secretary
ral resources. In those areas, even the small
Lujan to take three actions to improve the
risks posed by oil and gas development may
overall OCS program:
be too great. In other areas, where science
(1) Improve the information needed to
and experience and new recovery technol-
make decisions on OCS development by
ogies show development may be safe, de-
conducting the studies identified by the Na-
velopment will be considered.
tional Academy of Sciences and studies to
(3) Resource Potential. Priority for devel-
explore new technologies for alleviating the
opment should be given to those areas with
risks of oilspills from OCS platforms and
the greatest resource potential. Given the
new oil and gas drilling technologies, such
inexact nature of resource estimation, par-
as subsea completion technology.
ticularly offshore, priority should be given
(2) Target proposed sale areas in future
to those areas where earlier development
OCS 5-year plans to give highest priority to
has proven the existence of economically
areas with high resource potential and low
recoverable reserves.
environmental risk. This will result in offer-
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / July 11
ests. The President highlighted the commit-
such arrangements in Latin America as part
ment of the United States to reforestation
of its Enterprise for the Americas Initiative.
the
through his proposal to plant a billion trees
Removal of Harmful Subsidies. The con-
egin
a year in America. That proposal is now
vention could address itself to identifying
e on
awaiting funding by the U.S. Congress.
and, where appropriate, changing subsidies
ould
Noting the importance of economics and
and other market distortions which inad-
the
trade, the President reaffirmed U.S. support
vertently encourage deforestation or dis-
on
for the International Tropical Timber Orga-
courage afforestation of lands which could
pro-
nization.
be best used as forest. One possibility is the
and
Tropical Forestry Action Plan Reform.
reduction of subsidies that encourage the
by
The President also reiterated U.S. support
conversion of marginal lands that are eco-
ope
for the goals of the Tropical Forestry Action
nomically more productive as forest lands
um
Plan and called for strengthening and
into crop or grazing lands.
sed
reform of the programs contained therein,
; its
with an emphasis on wise stewardship and
sustainable management.
in
Reduction of Air Pollution. International
elp
action is needed to curb acid rain and tro-
Remarks at the Thank You Houston
and
pospheric ozone, which are believed to
Celebration
cause damage to forests. This is essential to
July 11, 1990
en-
relieving stress on forests in Europe and to
rch
ensure that the restoration and replanting
Listen, Barbara and I really wanted to
and
of forests in eastern Europe will be success-
come over and say thank you to all of you.
es,
ful. The President has proposed in his Clean
To Judge Lindsey and to Mayor Whitmire,
re-
Air Act legislation dramatic reductions in
to Ken Lay and George Strake, Fred Malek,
op-
emissions which contribute to acid rain
and so many others, I am very, very grate-
ist-
(sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) and
ful-and so is Bar-and to our entertainers
on-
ozone formation (volatile organic com-
for tonight, Randy Travis and Jaclyn Smith,
es.
pounds). The Clean Air Act proposal has
Marilyn McCoo. You know, when Marilyn
at
passed both Houses of Congress and is
was last here with the Fifth Dimension, she
rto
awaiting final action by a House-Senate con-
sang a hit called "Last Night I Didn't Get to
er-
ference committee. The convention could
Sleep at All." Well, we understand that, and
lay the groundwork for bilateral and multi-
I expect that Secretary [of State] Baker and
of
lateral agreements with respect to air pollu-
Secretary [of the Treasury] Brady-from
he
tion.
the hard work they've put in in the
of
Bilateral and Multilateral Assistance Pro-
summit-understand it. But let me tell you
u-
gram. The convention might also address
that, in the views of the United States dele-
ng
the need for a review of bilateral and multi-
gation to this important summit, it has been
nt
lateral assistance programs to put greater
a howling success. And much of the credit
n-
emphasis on conservation of forest areas
goes to Houston, Texas, and the thousands
r-
and sustainable use of forest resources. In
of volunteers that made all of us feel so at
al
addition, it could explore possible ways to
home.
promote sound forestry practices and refor-
And so, it's this celebration that tops off 3
S-
estation and to ensure that such programs
days-I would say 3 historic days-for the
Y
are not designed in ways which adversely
people of Houston and, indeed, for the
affect forests.
1-
people of the world. For decades, we've
:-
Debt-for-Nature Swaps. The convention
kept the face of freedom burning, we've
r
could promote sound use and protection for
borne the banner of liberty, and now the
1-
forests through debt-for-nature swaps, par-
people of Berlin and Budapest and so many
ticularly with the support of the multilateral
other parts of the world have lifted that
e
developments banks. In addition, it could
liberty banner for themselves. And in Hous-
encourage local currency environmental
:-
ton, the Presidents and the Prime Ministers
trust fund programs and similar devices to
who lead the largest industrialized democ-
d
help finance environmental programs. The
racies met to build a world beyond the Cold
United States recently proposed to pursue
War; to uphold the Revolution of 1989; to
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Brown belongs. And it's great to have Nan
challenge to Congress 1 week ago and why
This
with us today. But we need Hank elected to
I will renew that challenge today. I've set
lenges
the Senate. All of us who've seen him work
out a budget agenda that goes beyond the
around t
there in Washington know he's one of a
quick fix and gets to the heart of real fiscal
each an
rare breed. President Reagan and I learned
reform.
for just
in the eighties that we could rely on Hank
First, I've called on Congress to enact a
tous cha
in the Congress. And now we're moving
package of growth-oriented tax incentives,
referred
briskly into this new decade, in the nineties,
everything from expanded IRA's and family
ing me-
and we really do need him. We've got to
savings accounts to enterprise zones and,
the situa
hold that seat, and I need his excellence in
yes, a cut in the capital gains tax. Once
Never
the United States Senate.
again, this is not a tax break for the rich.
been S
Now that Congress is back in session,
The Treasury estimates that my proposal
World
we've got a lot of work to do. We've got to
will not lose revenue-this is the United
began h
preserve this precious natural legacy of ours
States Treasury-not lose revenue. In fact,
The key
and pass the first package of comprehensive
it will increase revenues to the Federal
sponsibi
amendments to strengthen the Clean Air
Government, and it will create jobs. And
and the
Act, the first in a dozen years. And the
these are the steps we must take to spur
[Preside
Congress ought to move now and give the
savings, encourage investment, expand jobs
common
Nation that legislation. I'm convinced the
for the men and women of America, in-
is why
people are coming to realize that this party,
our party, is a strong advocate for clean
crease competitiveness-to give this nation-
and poo
environment. That's an issue that matters to
al economy of ours more of what it needs to
now ser
us-every one of us-an issue championed
keep on growing.
is why
And that's just one reason I'm counting
substant
by Hank Brown, a man whose roots in this
Rocky Mountain State go back five genera-
on this talented Colorado team, because I
That's I
tions, and the other fine members of this
need the support of people of Colorado and
Japan a
Colorado ticket that I've talked about here
the votes up on the Capitol Hill to put this
$20 bill
today.
progrowth program into effect.
and to
and his
We've got work to enhance in all our
And second, I've called on the Congress
cities and towns a strong and saving sense
to take forward-looking measures to encour-
steady,
of community. That means keeping our
age additional energy production here in
not lool
streets safe so that young and old alike are
the United States. [Applause] I'm glad
sion wil
free from fear. You have my word: I will
there's a few oil men left here in Denver.
Sadd
not sign a so-called crime bill that makes
[Laughter] No, but we've indulged a dan-
sufferin
life tougher for the police than it does for
gerous habit as a nation far too long. And
Kuwait
the criminals. We must have strong crime
so, today we must move now to end Ameri-
hostage
legislation.
ca's excessive dependence on foreign oil.
pitiful
And above all, for the sake of our commu-
And that means alternate sources; that
flooding
nities and our children, we must draw the
means more incentives to increase domestic
equipp
line against drugs. No more free ride for
drilling; and, yes, that means more conser-
wave C
drug users. No more freedom, period, for
vation.
being b
the illegal drug merchants, who deal death
Third, I've made clear to Congress it's
ity. Fo
right on our streets-literally, sometimes on
time to reach a binding budget agreement
pain th
your doorsteps.
that shows the American people that we
conseq
But for all of America, the key issue here
are serious about real deficit reduction.
chosen.
at home remains, I think, the health of our
We all know the danger that high deficits
Let I
national economy and the challenge we
can, indeed, drag our economy down. It's
an and
face to keep this recordsetting economic ex-
time to put ourselves to the test as a nation,
plies W
pansion alive. We can't meet this funda-
as political leaders. Whether we've reached
the fut
mental challenge until we break free of the
a budget-summit agreement or not, I call
must be
spend-now-save-later mentality that has
again on the Congress to allow a straight
al supe
done so much to drive up the national debt.
up-or-down vote on a 5-year, $500 billion
gency
Just 12 days from now, the fiscal year
deficit reduction package no later than Sep-
the mc
ends, and the automatic sequester begins.
tember 28th. I think the Congress owes
Hussein
The clock is ticking. That's why I issued my
that to the American people.
in orde
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Sept. 19 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
Drug Czar down here, Bill Bennett. He and
California needs. You know, in this area, as
Ar
I, a year after the National Drug Strategy
in all areas of his commitment, he holds a
ess
was announced, made a report to the
position of conviction, not convenience. He
m
American people a few days ago. And I
wrote the first coastal protection act before
ec
think it is fair to say that there is reason
the environmental movement even began,
pu
now to be optimistic about this war on
and he's long fought for clean air-to
drugs. A lot of that stems from the dedica-
of
remove toxic emissions and smog and acid
tion of Bill Bennett and his able team.
th
rain from our skies.
And also-I'm remiss here-I should
Clean air has been one of our administra-
ag
thank the reverend. Father, thank you for
W
tion's top priorities, as he said a minute ago.
that prayer at the outset of this meeting.
nc
And so, let me take this opportunity to urge
And of course, to see my old friend, a true
lat
the Congress to send me a clean air bill I
hero, Admiral Jim Stockdale-I'm just de-
to
can sign. You know, I sent Congress a com-
lighted to see you again, sir. Your patriot-
ac
prehensive bill more than a year ago, and I
ism, your love of country shines through
hc
negotiated an agreement with Pete's col-
today just as it did when you were held as a
lo
leagues in the Senate. But I'm still waiting
prisoner those many years ago.
er
for Congress to send me a solid clean air
I had some doubts about coming back to
ex
bill. We must see balanced, rational clean
California. Our latest Agriculture Depart-
W1
air legislation enacted this year because it's
ment figures show that your State is the
one of the most important endowments we
leading producer of broccoli. [Laughter]
th
can make to protect the ecology of our
And that sort of gives new meaning to this
to
nation and, indeed, of the entire world.
Big Green movement that we're hearing all
tic
about, you know. [Laughter]
I think of how the late photographer
th
But here in San Francisco, you've got
Ansel Adams described California beauty:
st
some fantastic champions-your 49ers. But
"It's always a sunrise, a glitter of green and
ha
we're all here today to show the respect
golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and
ha
and friendship and confidence that we feel
space." Well, Pete will preserve that for our
ess
for another champion-a champion of the
children and our children's children.
environment, a champion for the victims of
These future generations also need the
W
crime, a champion for the hard-working
legacy of a strong economy led by a Gover-
th
taxpayer, a champion of the American
nor with a truly exceptional fiscal record.
A
vision. The champ: Pete Wilson.
Pete will give them that. After all, not only
ta
Here's what some say about him. Presi-
did he balance 11 straight budgets as
ar
dent Reagan calls him principled. George
mayor, he also received the Watchdog of
ci
Deukmejian calls him experienced. Con-
the Treasury award in Washington for his
th
gressman Campbell calls him dedicated.
antispending role every single year that he
ai
Congressman Lewis calls him thoughtful.
has been in the United States Senate.
U
And even his opponents call him wonderful.
No domestic issue has been on our minds
[Laughter] And as for me, I plan to call him
of late more than our economy. And it re-
Ir
Governor.
mains an absolutely critical imperative that
d:
Because as we look ahead to the year
we reach a bipartisan agreement on this
b.
2010, when your State's population could
budget deficit and reach it immediately.
9
soar from 30 to 40 million, we realize that
When I spoke last week to the Congress,
m
this State needs a Governor committed to
I said I wanted to be able to tell the Ameri-
to
the quality of life issues: protecting our nat-
can people that we've truly solved our defi-
W
ural heritage, fighting crime and drugs, en-
cit problem. But I added, in order for me to
u
suring economic security, creating more
do that, there were several tests that the
Cl
jobs and opportunities. That person is, of
budget agreement would have to meet.
o
course, the one we're all here to support:
First, it must include the measures that I
S
Pete Wilson.
spelled out to increase economic growth
d
It was important to have Pete in the
and reduce dependence on foreign oil. And
Senate, and it's now vitally important to
second, it must be fair to all programs and
to
have him in Sacramento. To begin with, his
all people. And third, it must address the
n.
brand of environmental activism is the kind
growth of government's hidden liabilities.
tl
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / July 11
ation to cli-
The President's News Conference
my and make recommendation for its
n of forests.
Following the Houston Economic
reform. In keeping with the agreements
eed to com-
Summit
reached here, I will be conveying to Presi-
PCC [Inter-
July 11, 1990
dent Gorbachev the results of our delibera-
Change] on
tions.
ate change;
eveloping a
Summit Accomplishments
We achieved major progress on the envi-
ronment, particularly on climate change
al deforest-
The President. Thank you all very much.
and forests. We committed to finish the ne-
gotiations-
And I have a brief opening statement, and
gotiations on a framework climate change
ence nego-
then I'll be glad to respond to your ques-
convention by 1992. In a first, we agreed
ivention or
tions.
that implementing protocols should consid-
n, promote
My colleagues from France and the
er all sources and sinks of greenhouse gases,
nd forestry
United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Italy,
consistent with the comprehensive ap-
Japan, and the European Communities and
proach that we recommend. We agreed to
I have just completed this 16th meeting of
nomic chal-
launch a special effort to address the defor-
the leaders of the largest industrialized de-
countries,
estation in the rain forests, a concern that
mocracies. This, the first economic summit
evere debt
was very forcefully raised by Chancellor
of the postwar period, celebrates the resur-
orefront of
gence of democracy and free markets
Kohl [of the Federal Republic of Germany].
we are en-
around the world. Over the past 3 days,
I found a very receptive audience for my
has been
we've had full discussions on the key issues
proposal that a freestanding global forest
bt strategy
of our times: advancing political and eco-
convention be negotiated without delay,
agreed to
nomic freedom; promoting sustained eco-
and we agreed to move ahead on this rapid-
e countries
nomic growth, both in developed and in
ly.
ur govern-
developing countries; assisting the transition
In short, this was a summit that addressed
reform are
to market economies in central and eastern
itself to a rapidly changing world. We
and politi-
Europe and, indeed, in the Soviet Union;
agreed to welcome, respond to, and
undertak-
and protecting the environment. We are
manage the changes on behalf of free mar-
our experi-
united in a common goal to extend to those
kets, free political systems, and a better life
who seek political and economic freedom a
for people everywhere. It is no small
helping hand with our resources, talents,
achievement that we came to a positive and
1 by the
and experience. As our declaration states,
unanimous conclusion on so many impor-
itments to
when people are free to choose, they
tant and difficult issues, and I would stress
prosperity
choose freedom.
those two words: positive and unanimous.
here. And
We identified the successful completion
And I want to congratulate my colleagues
ed Prime
of the Uruguay round of global trade talks
on the results of the collective effort. I
n to meet
as one of the highest economic priorities.
think they left feeling good. We had a very
We recognize that agreement on funda-
generous letter to our Secretary of State
leagues. I
mental reform of agriculture is critical to
James A. Baker III] just now from Prime
I have our
achieving this goal. We commended the
Minister Mulroney [of Canada], and he's a
report by the chairman of the GATT agri-
veteran of these summits. And I must say to
questions
cultural group, the De Zeuuw report, to our
the Canadians here: I once again benefited
thank my
negotiators as a vehicle to move these talks
from not only his commitment-learned
1 has been
forward; and we also committed to main-
from his commitment on certain issues like
leased you
tain our personal involvement and to exer-
the environment but benefited from his
one more
cise political leadership at every step along
advice.
f Houston
the way as we move toward the final minis-
I also want to thank the two Secretaries
all very
terial meeting in December.
that were at my side, Secretary Baker and
On the Soviet Union, we discussed our
Secretary [of the Treasury] Brady, Ambassa-
common efforts to assist the Soviet reform
dor Carla Hills [U.S. Trade Representative],
effort, the success of which is in our
Secretary [of Agriculture] Yeutter, Secre-
common interest. In addition to offering the
tary [of Commerce] Mosbacher, who
1 p.m. in
Soviets technical assistance, we've asked the
worked with their colleagues and others at
2 Conven-
IMF [International Monetary Fund] to co-
this summit. I want to thank the sherpas. I
ordinate a major study of the Soviet econo-
understand they all stayed up until 4
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