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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
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Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
01a. Schedule
The Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to Athens, Greece and
7/18-20/91
(b)(7)(c),
Souda Bay, Crete, July 18-20, 1991: Athens, Greece [redaction]
(b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
(12 pp.)
01b. Schedule
The Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to Athens, Greece and
07/19/91
(b)(7)(c),
Souda Bay, Crete, July 18-20, 1991: Souda Bay, Crete
(b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
[redaction] (5 pp.)
02. Notes
Handwritten notes of Expanded Bi-Lateral (2 pp.)
07/18/[91]
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OF
PR THE OF SEAL THE ATS UNITED LSS
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THE TRIP OF
THE PRESIDENT
AND MRS. BUSH
TO
ATHENS, GREECE
AND
SOUDA BAY, CRETE
July 18-20, 1991
SCHEDULE
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01a. Schedule
The Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to Athens, Greece
7/18-20/91
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e),
and Souda Bay, Crete, July 18-20, 1991: Athens, Greece
(b)(7)(f)
[redaction] (12 pp.)
Collection:
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RESTRICTION CODES
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
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information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
FOR
ATHENS, GREECE
JULY 18 - 20. 1991
EVENTS:
Arrival Ceremony
One on One Meeting with President Karamanlis
Address Greek Parliament
One on One Meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis
Expanded Bilateral Meeting
Prese Availability
state Dinner Hosted By President Karamanlis
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Photo Opportunity
Greek/American Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Reciprocal Reception
American Embassy Community Greeting
DRESS:
state Dinner
Mon
- Business Suit
Women
- Cocktail Dress
All other Events
Men
- Business suit
Women
- Day Dress
CONTACTS:
office of Presidential Advance
- 202/456-7565
Jay Parmer
Trip Coordinator
- 202/456-7565
Patricia L. Conrad
Athens, Gresce Signal
- 202/395-1500
- 011-301-525-1111
ADVANCE:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f
Dave Bonwit
- HIL. AIDE
Pete Varjlen
- WHCA
Pat Stamper
- AFI
Fred Schaeffer
HMX
WEATHER:
Partly Cloudy/High 80's
Bush Presidential Library Photo
3
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
FOR
ATHENS, GREECE
JULY 10 - 29. 1991
Ibursday July 10, 1991
1:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Athinal
(Local
Airport, Athens, Greece.
Daylight Time)
NOTE: The Honorable Joseph V. Read, United
States Chief of Protocol, will escort The
Honorable Michael Sotirhos, U.S.
Ambassador to Greece, and Ambassador
George Georghiou, Director of Protocol
of the Foreign Ministry of the Hellenic
Republic, on board Air Force One to
officially Greet THE PRESIDENT and
Mrs. Bush.
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Athinai Airport, Official
Party Members should follow THE PRESIDENT
and Mrs. Bush down Front Stairs of
Air Force One and take their places
in Greeting Line
Remaining Guests and Staff should
disembark via Rear Steps.
Upon conclusion of Greeting, official
Party Members will be ascorted to
Arrival Ceremony Viewing Area.
All remaining Guests and Staff will be
escorted to Arrival Ceremony Staff
Viewing Area.
Please board Motorcade no later than
1:55 pm for transport to Presidential
Palace.
Upon conclusion of Arrival Ceremony,
official Party Members and Staff not
attending events will be escorted to
buses for transport to Hilton Hotel.
Upon arrival at Hilton Hotel, official
Party Members and Staff will be escorted to
7th Floor Foyer for Room Assignments
and Keys.
50 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, escorted by
Ambassador Reed, Ambassador Georghiou,
50
and Ambassador Sotirhos, deplane Air Force one
and begin participation in Greeting Line.
Met by:
His Excellency Constantine Karamanlis
President of the Hellenic Republic
His Excellency and Mrs. Constantine Mitsotakis
Prime (Marika) Minister of the Hellenic Republic
His Excellency Antonis Samaras
Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic
His Excellency Athanasics Tsaldaria
President of the Parliament of the Hellenic
Republic
Minister of Culture of the Hellenic Republic
Deputy Prime Minister Tzannis Tzannetakis
Deputy Prime Minister Athanasics Kanellopoulos
Minister of Justice of the Hellenic Republic
Ambassador Christon Zacharakis
Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the
United States
Mrs. Estelle Sotirhos
Wife of United States Ambassador to Greece
Page Two
EVENT:
ARRIVAL CEREMONY
OPEN PRESS
21 GUN SALUTE
FULL HONORS
ANTHEMS
TROOP REVIEW
ARRIVAL STATEMENT
CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION
TOAST LECTERN
1059 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush conclude participation
1152
in Greeting Line and, accompanied by President
Karamanlis, begin participation in Arrival
Ceremony.
NOTE:
Mrs. Bush will be escorted to
Guest Viewing Area.
1:53
1151 Pm
United States National Anthom
1:54
1:56 pm
PH
Greek National Anthem
1:55
Lies pm
Review of Greek Military
vislazion
pm
Greek Officials Greeting
2.02 pm
pr
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by President
1:57
Karamanlis, concludes Greetings and proceeds to
Toast Lectern.
2403 pm President Karamanlis gives Arrival
1:57
Statement.
2.08 pm
THE PRESIDENT gives Arrival Statement.
2:00
Cards
Page Three
THE PRESIDENT concludes Arrival Statement,
pm
and, with Mrs. Bush and President Karamanlis,
2.02
concludes participation in Arrival Ceremony
and proceeds to Motorcade.
NOTE:
Hrs Bush separate schedul
this time
pm
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by President
Karamanlis, boards Motorcade and departs
2:10
Athinai Airport en route Presidential Palace.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
Page Four
(b)(7)(e)
Bush Bush Presid
(Drive Time: 20 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Presidential Palace,
official Party Members and Staff
will be escorted to staff Holding
ROOMS.
Please board Motorcade no later than
3:35 PM for transport to Parliament.
Page Five
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by President
1:22 2:35 pm
Karamanlis, arrives Presidential Palace
and proceeds to President Karamanlis's office.
NOTE:
Prime Minister Mitsotakis proceeds
to Parliament at this time.
EVENT:
ONE ON ONE MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KARAMANLIS
EXPANDED POOL (AT BEGINNING ONLY)
U.S. PARTICIPANTS
GREEK PARTICIPANTS
THE PRESIDENT
President Karamanlis
Gen. Scowcroft (Notetaker)
Amb. Zacharakis
Interpreter (Amb. Sotirhos)
Interpreter (Amb.
Molyviatis)
2:40 pm
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by President
2:54
Karamanlis, arrives President Karamanlis's
office and begins participation in Meeting.
* Mo. Booh assumes a different schedule at
this time
3:35 pm
THE PRESIDENT concludes participation in Meeting,
3134
and, accompanied by President Karamanlis,
departs President Karamanlis's office, and
proceeds to Motorcade.
3:40 pm
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by President
3:35
Karamanlis, boards Motorcade and departs
Presidential Palace an route Parliament.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 5 Minutes)
Page six
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Parliament, official
Party Members and Staff will be escorted
to Staff Viewing Area.
Please board Motorcade no later than
4:10 pm for transport to Prime Minister's
office.
3:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Parliament and proceeds
to Chambers.
3.40
Met by:
His Excellency Athanasios Tsaldaris
President of the Parliament
His Excellency Constantine Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Mr. Nikalacs Katsaros
1st Vice President of the Parliament
Mr. Theodoros Anagnostopoulos
2nd vice President of Parliament
Mr. Dimitrios Fragos
3rd Vice President of Parliament
Mr. Panayiotis Kritikos
4th vice President of the Parliament
NOTE:
Mrs. Bush re-joins THE PRESIDENT
at this time and is escorted to
her seat in the American
Delegation Viewing Area.
Page Seven
EVENT:
ADDRESS GREEK PARLIAMENT
EXPANDED POOL
REMARKS
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION
1:50 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by
President Tsaldaris, arrive Chambers and proceed
3:45
to Seate.
NOTE:
THE PRESIDENT is Introduced to Mr.
Andreas Papandreaou, President of
the Panhellenic Socialist Movement:
Mrs. Maria Damanaki, President of
the Left Alliance: and Mr. Distris
Kostopoulos, Leader of the Communist
Party, as he proceeds to Seat.
2095 pm
THE PRESIDENT is introduced for Remarks by
President Taaldaris.
3:44
NOTE:
Whisper Interpretation of THE
PRESIDENT's Introduction.
2455 pm
THE PRESIDENT gives Remarks.
cards
3:48
-
THE PRESIDENT concludes Remarks, departs Chambers,
4:08
and proceeds to Holding Room.
NOTE:
Mrs. Bush assumes separate schedule
at this time.
4:07 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Holding Room and holds
4:09
briefly.
Page Eight
we pm
THE PRESIDENT departs Holding Room and proceeds to
Motorcade.
4:12
Next cards
1:35 pm
THE PRESIDENT boards Motorcade and departs
Parliament en route Prime Minister's office.
4:13
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival, except:
LIMO
THE PRESIDENT
(Drive Time: 5 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Prime Minister's office,
official Party Members participating
in Expanded Bilateral Meeting will
be escorted to Reception Room to meet
Expanded Bilateral Meeting Counterparts.
Following the Greeting, all Expanded
Bilateral Meeting participants will
proceed inside Conference Room.
Please board Motorcade no later than
6:40 pm for transport to Ambassador's
Residence.
4:20 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Prime Minister's Office and
proceeds to Foyer.
4:15
Talking Points
Met by:
His Excellency Constantine Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of the Hellenic. Republic
Page Nine
HT PM
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by Prime Minister
4:17
Mitsotakis, departs Foyer and proceeds inside to
Office.
EVENT:
ONE ON ONE MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER
MITSOTAKIS
EXPANDED POOL (AT BEGINNING ONLY)
U.S. PARTICIPANTS
GREEK PARTICIPANTS
THE PRESIDENT
PM Mitsotakis
Gen. Scowcroft
Amb. Lucas Tsilas,
Interpreter
Diplomatic Advisor
to the Prime Minister
4:25 pm
THE PRESIDENT, escorted by Prime Minister
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Mitsotakis, arrives Office and begins
participation in One on One Meeting.
1:55 pm
THE PRESIDENT concludes participation in
5:22
Meeting and, accompanied by Prime Minister
Mitsotakia, departs Prime Minister's office
and proceeds to Dining Room.
EVENT:
EXPANDED BILATERAL MEETING
CLOSED PRESS
U.S. PARTICIPANTS
GREEK PARTICIPANTS
THE PRESIDENT
PM Constantine
Amb. Sotirhos
Mitsotakis
Gov. Sununu
Foreign Minister Antonis
Gen. Scowcroft
Samaras
M. Fitzwater
Minster of Defense
J. Dobbins
Icannis Varvitsiotis
D. Gompert (Notetaker)
Dep. Min. to the PM,
Interpreter
Dora Bakoyianni
Page Ten
Alternate Minister of
Economy, Efthimics
Christodoulou
Ambassador to the U.S.,
Christos Zacharakis
MFA Director-General of
Political Affairs,
Amb. Constantine
Liberopoulos
MFA Director for Cyprus
and Turkey, Amb. Emmanuel
Chikas
Director of the PM's
Diplomatic office,
Amb. Lucas Tailas
Interpreter
1155 pm
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by Prime
Minister Mitsotakis, arrives Dining Room
5123
and begins participation in Expanded Bilateral
Meating.
6:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT concludes participation in
Expanded Bilateral Menting, departs Dining ROOM,
6:07
and proceeds to Holding Room.
6:02 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Holding Room.
6:08
Next card (Press statement)
6:31 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs Holding Room and
proceeds to Patio.
6:24
EVENT:
PRESS AVAILABILITY
EXPANDED POOL
OPENING STATEMENT
Page Eleven
CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION
TOAST LECTERN
5.55
par
THE PRESIDENT arrives Patio and proceeds to Toast
Lectern.
6:25
6116 pm Prime Minister Mitsotakis
6:25
gives opening statement.
THE PRESIDENT gives opening Statement.
6.30 per
Cards
6:25 pm
THE PRESIDENT concludes Opening Statement
6:35
and begins participation in Press Availability.
6:45 PR
THE PRESIDENT concludes participation in
Press Availability, departs Patio, and proceeds
6:47
to Holding ROOM.
BLAT pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Holding Room and holds
6:48
briefly.
6:50 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs Holding ROOM and proceeds
6:56
to Motorcade.
6:55 pm
THE PRESIDENT boards Motorcade and departs Prime
S
56
Minister's office en route Ambassador's Residence.
Page Twelve
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 10 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Ambassador's Residence,
official Party Members and Staff not
staying at Ambassador's Residence will be
transported to Hilton Hotel.
I:05 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Ambassador's Residence and
1:04
proceeds to Suite.
NOTE:
Mrs. Bush re-joins THE PRESIDENT at
this time.
pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Suite for Private Time.
7:06
(PRIVATE TIME: 1 HOUR)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
official Party Members and staff attending
State Dinner will be escorted from Senior
Staff Lounge (Room 918), to Motorpool
Vehicles for transport to Presidential
Palace at 7:50 pm.
Page Thirteen
page Fourteen
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Presidential Palace.
$1:8
THE depart Ambassador's Residence en
wd ST:8
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board route Motorcade and
el.8
proceed to Motorcade.
and 0719
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart suite and
transport to Ambassador's Residence.
Motorpool Vehicles at 7:50 pm
Essential Staff only should for proceed to
(b)(7)(e)
(Drive Time: 10 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon Party Members attending state
arrival at Presidential Palace,
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy Photoc
official Dinner will be escorted to Ceremony ROOM
for Receiving Line.
Guests and staff will be
Remaining escorted upstairs where a separate
Dinner will be served.
Please for transport to Ambassador's Hotel.
board Motorcade no later than
Residence 10:30 pm and then to Hilton
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive ROOM. Presidential
8:25 pm
THE Palace and proceed to Holding
Mat by:
His President of the Hellenic Republic
Excellency Constantine Karamanlis
Page Fifteen
Ambassador Goorge Georghiou
Director of Protocol, Foreign Ministry of
the Hallenic Republic
STATE DINNER'HOSTED BY PRESIDENT KARAMANLIS
EVENT:
EXPANDED POOL
ANTHEMS
TOASTS
CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION
TOAST LECTERN
8:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by
President Karamanlis, arrive Holding ROOM
and hold briefly.
8:35 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by
President Karamanlis, depart Holding Room and
proceed to Dining Room.
8:40 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by
President Karamanlis, arrive Dining Room and begin
participation in State Dinner.
8:41 pm U.S. National Anthem
8:43 pm Greek National Anthem
8:45 pm
President Karamanlis offers toast.
NOTE:
Whisper interpretation
Page Sixteen
THE PRESIDENT offers Toast.
cards
BLVS pm
8:50
8:50 pa Dinner is served.
9:55
10:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush conclude participation
in State Dinner, depart Dining Room, and proceed
11:16
to Motorcade.
10:35 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board Motorcade and
depart Presidential Palace en route Ambassador's
10:22
Residence.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 10 Minutes)
10:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Ambassador's
Residence and proceed to Suite.
10:50 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Suite for RON.
RON Athens, Greece
Page Seventeen
Friday July 19 1991
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
official Party Members and Staff attending
Morning Events will be ascorted from
Senior Staff Lounge (Room 918), to
Motorcade Vehicles for transport to
Ambassador's Residence at 6:55 an.
official Party and Staff not attending
Morning Events but going to Crete
should board Motorpool Vehicles outside
Hilton Hotel for transport to Athinai
Airport at 9:00 am.
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Suite and
7:25 am
proceed to Motorcade.
7.30 0 an
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board Motorcade and
depart Residence en route Acropolis.
7:25
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
Page Eighteen
Page Nineteen
(Drive Time: 15 Minutes)
(e)(2)(q)
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Acropolis, official
Party Members and Staff will be escorted
to Staff Viewing Area.
Please board Motorcade no later than
8:25 an for transport to Intercontinental
Hotel.
EVENT:
WALKING TOUR OF ACROPOLIS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
POOL COVERAGE
INFORMAL REMARKS
2:45 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Acropolis and
proceed to Gate of Propylaia.
7:31
Met by:
His Excellency Constantine Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Professor Kalligas
Curator of Acropolis Museum
7:00 an
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Gate of
Propylais and, accompanied by Prime Minister
7:38
Mitsotakis and Professor Kalligas, begin
participation in Walking Tour.
NOTE:
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush will pause
for three Photo Opportunities during
Tour, to include Gate of Propylaia:
Porch of Carytides, and the Parthenon.
Page Twenty
asso as
THE in walking Tour
PRESIDENT
8:12
THE with Mrs. Bush, departs Parthenon and proceeds
PRESIDENT concludes Informal Remarks, and,
0.23
8:20
to Motorcade.
THE depart Acropolis en route Intercontinental
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board Motorcade and
8
8:30
Notel.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 15 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
arrival at Intercontinental Hotel,
Upon official Party Members and Staff will be
escorted to Staff Viewing Area.
Please board Motorcade no later than
9:25 an for transport to Athinai
Airport.
Following Chamber of Commerce Event,
official Party Members and staff not
vehicles outside Intercontinental Hotel
traveling to Crate will be escorted to
for transport to Hilton Hotel.
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive
8:50 OF
Intercontinental Hotel and proceed to
8:35
Holding Room.
Page Twenty-one
Met by:
Mr. John O'Carroll
General Manager, Intercontinental Hotel
Mr. Charles Morris
Resident Manager, Intercontinental Hotel
Mr. Kostas Tzannetos
Banquet Manager, Intercontinental Hotel
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Holding
0132 am 9:39
Room and hold briefly.
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Holding Room
as
and proceed to Ballroom off-Stage Announcement
8:47
Area.
EVENT:
GREEK/AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST
OPEN PRESS
OFF-STAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
BRIEF REMARKS
9100 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Ballroom
off-stage Announcement Area and hold briefly.
8:48
2002 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush are announced onto
Stage and proceed to Seats.
8:51
9:05 am
THE PRESIDENT is introduced for Brief Remarks by
The Honorable Michael Sotirhos, U.S. Ambassador
8.52
to Greoce.
Page Twenty-Two
THE PRESIDENT gives Brief Remarks.
8005 am
8:53
THE PRESIDENT concludes Brief Remarks and, with
2015 as
Mrs. Bush, departs Ballroom and proceeds to
9:13
Holding Room.
asso am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Holding Room.
9:15
9:30 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Holding Room
and proceed to Motorcade.
9:25
0:35 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board Motorcade and
depart Intercontinental Hotel en route Athinal
9:28
Airport.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 15 Minutes)
5150 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Athinai
Airport and proceed to board Air Force One.
9:45
Met by:
Deputy Prime Minister Tzannis Trannetakis
Minister of Culture of the Hellenic Republic
9:55 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Athens, Greece
(Local
on route Souda Bay, Crete.
Daylight Time)
9:55
Page Twenty-Three
y
Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes)
(Flying (Interchange: Yes - press plane only)
(Time Change: None)
(Food Service: Breakfast)
SEX SOUDA DAY, CRETE SCHEDULE
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Athinai to
3:50 pm
THE Airport, Athens, Greece and proceed
Daylight (Local Time) Motorcade.
4:15
Met by:
Anbassador Tzannis Tzannetalkis
Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
4:00 pm
THE depart Athinai Airport en route Ambassador's
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board Motorcade and
4125
Residence.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
Page Twenty-Four
Page Twenty-Five
(Drive Time: 30 Minutes)
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
(e)(2)(q)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
official Party and Staff not staying at
Ambassador's Residence will be
transported to Hilton Hotel upon
arrival at Residence.
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Buah arrive Ambannador's
4.30 pm
Residence and proceed to Suite.
4'47
4:35 pa
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Suite for
Private Time.
(PRIVATE TIME: 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
official Party and Staff attending
Reciprocal Reception will be escorted
from Senior staff Lounge (Room 918),
to Motorcade vehicles at 6:35 pm for
transport to Ambassador's Residence.
Please board Motorpool vehicles
at Residence for return to Hilton
Hotal following Reception.
6:55 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Suite and
proceed to Foyer.
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RECIPROCAL RECEPTION
EVENT:
CLOSED PRESS
RECEIVING LINE
BRIEF REMARKS
TOAST LECTERN
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Foyer and
7:00 pm
hold briefly.
Met by:
His Excellency Constantine Karamanlis
President of the Hellenic Republic
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Foyer
7:02 pm
and proceed to Dining Room.
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Dining Room and
7:03 pm
THE begin participation in Receiving Line.
7:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT in Receiving Line, depart in Dining Foyer.
and Mrs. Bush conclude
participation ROOM, and proceed to Staircase Landing
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Staircase
7:47 pm
THE Landing and proceed to Toast Lectern.
PRESIDENT is introduced for Brief U.S. Remarks
7:48 pm
THE by The Honorable Michael Sotirhos,
Ambassador to Greece.
Page Twenty-Seven
THE PRESIDENT gives Brief Remarks.
7:50 pm
6:00 pm
Mrs. Bush, departs Foyer and proceeds to Suite.
THE PRESIDENT concludes Brief Remarks and, with
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Suite for RON.
8:05 pm
RON Athens, Gresce
Page Twenty-Eight
seturday July 20. 1991
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STATE INSTRUCTIONS:
4100 as Baggage call. Please place all
unlocked baggage outside your
door at this time.
6:40 as
official Party and Staff
manifested in Motorcade
should board vehicles outside
Hilton Hotel for transport to
Ambassador's Residence at this
time.
8:00 am
official Party and Staff not
manifested in Motorcade
should board vehicles outside
Hilton Hotel for transport to
Athinai Airport at this time.
8:10 am
official Party Members and Staff
at Ambassador's Residence
should board Motorcade at this
time.
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Suite and
7:55 an
THE proceed to Patio off-stage Announcement Area.
7:58
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive off-
7:59 am
THE stage Announcement Area and hold briefly.
8:01
Page Twenty-Nine
AMERICAN EMBASSY COMMUNITY GREETING
Bush Preside
EVENT:
CLOSED PRESS
OFF-STAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
BRIEF REMARKS
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush accompanied by The
8:00
am
THE Honorable and Mrs. Michael Sotirhos (Estelle),
8:02
U.S. Ambassador to Creece, are announced
onto stage and proceed to Toast Lectern.
8:01 am
THE PRESIDENT is introduced for Brief Remarks
8:03
by Ambassador Sotirhos.
8:05 am
THE PRESIDENT gives Brief Reparks.
8:04
8:15 am
THE PRESIDENT concludes Brief Remarks and, with
Mrs. Bush, departs Patio and proceeds to
8:17
Motorcade.
8:20 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush board Motorcade and
depart Ambassador's Residence en route Athinai
8:20
Airport.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
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Page Thirty-One
(e)(z)(q)
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
(b)(7)(e)
(Drive Time: 30 Minutes)
Bush President
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, arrive Athinai One.
8:50 am
THE Airport and proceed to board Air Force
8:45
Het by:
His Excellency Constantine Karamanlis
President of the Hellenic Republic
His Excellency and Mrs. Constantine Mitsotakis
Prime (Marika) Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Ambassador George Georgihou
Director of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry of
the Hellenic Republic
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Athens, Greece
9:00 am
Local
en route Ankara, Turkey.
Daylight Time)
(Flying Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes)
$9:00
(Interchange: Yes - back-up plane only)
(Time Change: None)
(Food Service: Breakfast)
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SCHEDULE
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01b. Schedule
The Trip of the President and Mrs. Bush to Athens, Greece
07/19/91
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e),
and Souda Bay, Crete, July 18-20, 1991: Souda Bay, Crete
(b)(7)(f)
[redaction] (5 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Thursday, July 18, 1991
Date Closed:
2/14/2013
OA/ID Number:
90609-009
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
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MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA)
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAJ
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
FOR
SOUDA BAY, CRETE
JULY 19. 1991
EVENTS:
Tour Greek and American Naval Vessels
Wreathlaying Ceremony
Luncheon Hosted by Prime Minister Mitsotakis
DRESS:
Men
- Business Suit
Women
- Day Dress
CONTACTS:
office of Presidential Advance
- 202/456-7565
Jay Parmer
Trip Coordinator
Patricia L. Conrad
- 202/456-7565
Souda Bay, Crete signal
- 202/395-5537
- 011-30-01-525-0311
ADVANCE:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
RUSS Cancilla
- HIL. AIDE
Mitch Rose
- WHCA
Gene Eiring
- AFI
Lee Viverette
- HMX
WEATHER:
Sunny/High 80's
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
FOR
SOUDA BAY, CRETE
JULY 19. 1991
11:15 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush arrive Souda Bay
Local
Airfield, Souds Bay, Crete and proceed to
Daylight Time)
Motorcade.
11:15
Met by:
H.E. and Mrs. Constantine Mitsotakis (Marika)
Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
H.E. Ioannis Varvitsiotis
Defense Minister of the Hellenic Republic
H.E. Dors Bakoyianni
Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister's
Office and Daughter of the Prime Minister
H.E. Lucas Tailas
Director of the Prime Minister's Diplomatic Office
H.E. Christos Zacharakis
Ambassador to the United States
Mr. George Senetakis
Secretary General of the Ministry for Crete
Ambassador George Georgiou
Director of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry
of the Hellenic Republic
H.E. Antonis Natsikas
Nomarch of Hania
H.E. George Tzanakakis
Mayor of Hania
Lieutenant General Constantine Hiou
Chief, Hellenic Tactical Air Force
Bush
Rear Admiral Peter H. Cressy, USN
Commander, Fleet Air Forces, Mediterrancan
Colonel Andreas A. Angeleas
Commanding officer, 115th Hellenic Combat wing
Captain Jack Rector, USN
Commanding Officer, Naval Support Facility, Crete
DEFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Souda Bay Airfield,
official Party should disembark Air
Force One via Front Ramp. Staff should
disembark Air Force One via Rear Ramp
and proceed to Motorcade.
11:20 am
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, board
11:25
Motorcade and depart Souda Bay Airfield en route
souda Bay Naval Facility.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
Page Two
Page Three
(e)(2)(q)
Bush Preside
Bush
(b)(7)(e)
(Drive Time: 10 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Souda Bay Naval
Facility, Official Party Members and Staff
will be escorted to Guest Viewing Area.
Please board Motorcade no later than
12:20 pm for transport to Wreathlaying
Site.
official Party Members and Staff not
participating in Tour will be escorted
to VIP seating following Gift
Presentations.
EVENT:
TOUR GREEK AND AMERICAN NAVAL VESSELS
OPEN PRESS
NATIONAL ANTHEMS
21 GUN SALUTE
HONOR GUARD
FLY-OVER
GIFT PRESENTATIONS
BRIEF REMARKS
CONSECUTIVE TRANSLATION
Page Four
11:30 on
THE Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, arrive Greek
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Minister Souda Bay Naval Facility and proceed to
11:41
Honor Guard.
Met by:
Admiral Evangelos Lagaras
Chief of the Hellenic Navy Coneral Staff
Admiral Herakles Drikos
Commander, Hellenic Navy Logistics Command
Commander, Soude Bay Naval Facility
Commodore S. Signuros
11:31 am
THE Minister Mitsotakis, Ms. Bakoyianni and Admiral
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Lagaras. arrive Greek Honor Guard.
21342
NJ32
am
United States National Anthem and 21
Gun Salute
11:34 am Greek National Anthem
11.44
11:30
am Greek Air Force A-7 fly-over
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Admiral Prime
11:37 am
THE Mitsotakis, Ms. Bakoyianni, and and
11:49
Minister proceed to Greek Naval ship Limnos
Lagaras, begin participation in Gift Presentation.
Met by:
Admiral Ioannis Theophilopoulos
Commander of the Hellenic Fleet
Commander Constantine Nikitiades
Commanding officer, Greek Naval ship Limnos
NOTE:
Commander Nikitiades presents Gifts to THE
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush at this time.
followed by THE PRESIDENT presenting Gift
to Commander Nikitiades. (The Gift
to THE PRESIDENT is a Ship's Plaque,
and the Gift to Mrs. Bush is a Necklace.)
Page Five
No Gilt, accompanied by Prime
11:40 am
THE PRESIDENT Mitsotakis, Ms.
Minister Hikitiades, in
Commander Gift Presentation and Tour
of Greek Naval ship Limnos.
U.S. TOUR PARTICIPANTS
GREEK TOUR PARTICIPANTS
PM Mitsotakis
THE PRESIDENT
Ms. Bakoylanni
Mrs. Bush
DM Varvitsictis
Amb. Sotirhos
ADM Lagares
Governor Sununu
Amb. Zacharakie
General Scowcroft
ADM Theophilopoulos
M. Fitzwater
Commander Nikitiades
Interpreter
and Mrs. Bush, accompanied conclude by Prime
11:49 am
THE PRESIDENT Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, Naval ship
Minister depart Greek
participation proced to USS Dewert.
Met by:
Admiral Jonathan T. Howe, USN
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe
and Mrs. Prime
11:50 ON
THE PRESIDENT Mitsotakia, Mo.
Minister Howe, arrive USS Dewert in
Gift Presentation.
Met by:
vice Admiral William A. owens, USN
commander, Sixth Fleet
Commander J.E. Mayers
commanding officer, USS Dewert
Senior chief Petty officer Thomas Bond
Command Senior Chief Patty officer
Page Six
NOTE:
Commander Meyers presents Gifts to
Prime Minister Mitsotakie and Me.
Bakoyianni; followed by
Prime Minister Mitsotakis presenting Gift
to Commander Meyers.
11:53
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Minister Miteotakis, Ms. Bakoyianni and Commander
11:55
Meyers, conclude participation in Gift
Presentation and begin participation in Tour of
American ship.
U.S. TOUR PARTICIPANTS
GREEK TOUR PARTICIPANTS
THE PRESIDENT
PM Mitsotakis
Mrs. Bush
Ms. Bakoylanni
Amb. Sotirhos
DM Varvitsiotle
Gov. Sununu
Amb. Zacharakis
Gen. Scowcroft
M. Fitzwater
ADM Howe
VADM Owens
Commander Meyers
13803 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, conclude
2:07
participation in Tour, depart USS Dewert, and
proceed to Dais.
12:04 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoylanni, arrive
12:08
Dais and proceed to Seats.
12:05 pm
THE PRESIDENT is introduced for Brief Remarks by
Prime Minister Mitsotakis.
12:09
12155 pm
THE PRESIDENT gives Brief Remarks.
12:25
Page Seven
12:20 pm
THE PRESIDENT concludes Brief Remarks and, with
Mrs. Bush, Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Mo.
12:42
Bakoyianni, departs Dais and proceeds to
Motorcade.
pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
12:45
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, board
Motorcade and depart Souda Bay Naval Facility an
route Wreathlaying Site.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 15 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at Wreathlaying Site,
Official Party and Staff will be escorted
to Staff Viewing Area.
Please board Motorcade no later than
12:55 pm for transport to Ambassador's
Residence.
12 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
1:08
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoylanni, arrive
Wreathlaying Site and proceed past Honor Guard to
Tomb of Elestherios Venizelos.
EVENT:
WREATHLAYING CEREMONY
POOL COVERAGE
HONOR GUARD
Page Eight
12.45 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
1:09
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, arrive
Tomb and begin participation in Wreathlaying
Ceremony.
12:55 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
1:12
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni, conclude
participation in Wreathlaying Ceremony, depart
Tomb, and proceed to Motorcade.
1:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
1:15
Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyiannl, board
Motorcade and depart Wreathlaying site en route
Prime Minister's Residence.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival.
(Drive Time: 5 Minutes)
OFFICIAL PARTY AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon arrival at the Prime Minister's
Residence, official Party Members
participating In Luncheon will be
escorted to Backyard. Staff not
participating in Luncheon will be
transported by Bus to NATO Officer's
Club for Lunch.
official Party Members and Staff at
NATO Officer's Club please board
Bus no later than 2:15 pm to re-join
Motorcade.
official Party Members and Staff at
Residence please board Motorcade
no later than 2:30 pm for transport
to Souda Bay Airfield.
Page Nine
pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mro. Bush, accompanied by
1:37
Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni,
arrive Prime Minister Mitactakis's Residence and
proceed to Backyard.
Met by:
Mrs. Marika Mitsotakis
Wife of Prime Minister
NOTE: THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush will
participate in traditional Cretan greeting
with four small children.
EVENT:
LUNCHEON HOSTED BY PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS
POOL COVERAGE (AT BEGINNING ONLY)
U.S. PARTICIPANTS
GREEK PARTICIPANTS
THE PRESIDENT
PM Mitsotakis
Mrs. Bush
Mrs. Marika Mitsotakis
Amb. Sotirhos
DM Ioannia Varvitsiotis
Mrs. Sotirhos
TBD
Gov. Sununu
TBD
Gen. Scowcroft
Ms. Bakoyianni
J. Dobbins
Amb. Lucas Tailas
D. Conpert
Amb. Christos Zacharakie
Interpreter
Ms. Alexandra Gourden
1110
à
pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
1:30
Minister and Mrs. Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni,
arrive Backyard and begin participation in
Luncheon.
2:40 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
3.15
Minister and Mrs. Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni,
conclude participation in Luncheon, depart
Backyard, and proceed to Motorcade.
Page Ton
2:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by Prime
Minister and Mrs. Mitsotakis and Ms. Bakoyianni,
3:15
board-Motorcade_and. depart Prime Minister
Mitsotakie's Residence en route Souda Bay
Airfield.
MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS:
Same as on Arrival, except:
(b)(7)(e)
Bush Presidentiel Libra
(Drive Time: 10 Minutes)
2155 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by
Prime Minister and Mrs. Mitsotakis, and
3.25
Ms. Bakoyianni, arrive Souda Bay Airfield and
proceed to board Air Force One.
3.19
Met by:
H.E. Lucas Tsilas
Director of the Prime Minister's Diplomatic office
H.E. Christes Zacharakis
Greek Ambassador to the United States
Mr. George Senetakis
Secretary General of the Ministry for Crete
Ambassador George Georgiou
Director of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry
of the Mellenic Republic
H.E. Antonis Natsikas
Nomarch of Hania
H.E. George Tzanakakis
Mayor on Hania
Lieutenant General Constantine Hiou
Chief, Hellenic Tactical Air Force
Rear Admiral Peter H. Cressy, USN
Commander, Fleet Air Forces, Mediterranean
Page Eleven
Colonel Andreas A. Angeleas
Commanding Officer, 115th Hellenic Combat wing
Captain Jack Rector, USN
Commanding Officer, Naval Support Facility, Crete
3:05 pm
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Bush depart Souda Bay,
(Local
Crete en route Athens, Greeco.
Daylight Time)
(Flying Time: 45 Minutes)
(Interchange: No)
3:36
(Time Change: None)
(Food Service: Snacks)
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02. Notes
Handwritten notes of Expanded Bi-Lateral (2 pp.)
07/18/[91]
(b)(1)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Thursday, July 18, 1991
Date Closed:
2/14/2013
OA/ID Number:
90609-009
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAJ
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
LOCATION Athens, Greece
DATE 18 July 1991
TIME
MOVEMENTS
1337
Arrive Athinai Airport, Athens, Greece
1409
Depart Athinai Airport via Motorcade
1432
Arrive Presidential Palace
1536
Depart Presidential Palace via Motorcade
1539
Arrive Parliament
1613
Depart Parliament via Motorcade
1615
Arrive Prime Minister's Office
1855
Depart Prime Minister's Office via Motorcade
1900
Arrive Ambassador's Residence
2018
Depart Ambassador's Residence via Motorcade
2023
Arrive Presidential Palace
2224
Depart Presidential Palace via Motorcade
2230
Arrive Ambassador's Residence
WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
July 18 . 1991
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News Summary
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1991
6:00 a.m. EDT EDITION
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
LITTLE OFFICIAL ENTHUSIASM FOR CUTTING NUKES BEYOND START --
Talking to reporters Wednesday in London, President Bush appeared
to indicate his dim view of reductions beyond the limits set by the
new treaty.
(AP)
LEADERS GLOSS OVER RIFTS, SEE SIGNS OF ECONOMIC UPTURN -- There was
no sign that any country would alter any particular position
holding up the current GATT talks.
(Washington Post)
NATIONAL NEWS
QUAYLE DECRIES CRITICISM OF THOMAS -- Vice President Quayle
Wednesday accused opponents of Clarence Thomas of having their
"long knives ready" to "attack him personally" without having
examined Thomas's record.
(Washington Post)
SENATE KEEPS SPACE STATION ON TRACK -- The Senate Wednesday night
overwhelmingly endorsed $2 billion in funding to continue the space
station project, rejecting pleas by some Democrats to divert the
money to more urgent needs.
(Washington Post)
NETWORK NEWS (Wednesday evening)
ARMS CONTROL -- The U.S. and the
Soviet Union have agreed to meet
in Moscow to sign the first
treaty to eliminate some of
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A-1
their most dangerous nuclear
weapons.
NATIONAL NEWS
A-6
SUMMIT -- President Gorbachev has
NETWORK NEWS
B-1
been made a junior partner in the
G-7.
MIDDLE EAST/PEACE TALKS -- The
Israelis smell a trap, perhaps
a secret deal that could put
them at a disadvantage at the
conference table.
This Summary is prepared Monday through Friday by the White House News Summary Staff.
For complete stories or information, please call 456-2950.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
U.S., SOVIET UNION REACH LANDMARK ARMS ACCORD
LONDON -- President Bush and President Gorbachev announced
Wednesday the U.S. and Soviet Union have reached final agreement
on the first treaty of the atomic age to actually reduce their
arsenals of long-range nuclear weapons. They will sign the accord
in two weeks at a summit meeting in Moscow
Gorbachev said he hoped people would "be able to now breathe
more quietly and to say that we have moved further away from the
threat of nuclear war
"This is an historic day for the U.S. and for East-West
relations,' Bush said
Both U.S. and Soviet officials displayed extraordinary
sensitivity on the question of which country made the concessions
in the end-game of the treaty negotiations
According to one well-informed source, Foreign Minister
Bessmertnykh told Secretary Baker that Gorbachev wanted to complete
the negotiations while the team was still in Washington.
Bessmertnykh said Gorbachev wanted to avoid the appearance that he
was making arms-control concessions in London at the same time he
was receiving pledges of economic help form the West.
(David Hoffman & John Yang, Washington Post, A1)
Bush Predicts Senate Passage Of START Pact
President Bush says the historic U.S.-Soviet arms treaty
produced "no winners or losers" after nine years of work and he
predicted quick passage by the U.S. Senate
Privately U.S. officials said the Soviets had backed down on
their position in order to strike the historic deal.
(Helen Thomas, UPI)
Little Official Enthusiasm For Cutting Nukes Beyond START
The newest U.S.-Soviet arms treaty is the first to reduce the
most deadly nuclear arms, yet it still leaves each side with enough
thermonuclear firepower to wipe out the other many times over.
And while the Bush Administration is looking at how many
strategic nuclear weapons it really needs now that the Cold War is
over, it seems lukewarm to the idea of radically cutting back
Talking to reporters Wednesday in London, President Bush
appeared to indicate his dim view of reductions beyond the limits
set by the new treaty.
Asked if he would consider additional cuts, Bush replied
dryly, "I haven't started thinking that way."
Raymond Garthoff, a defense analyst at the Brookings
Institution and a former U.S. arms negotiator, said any push for
further progress is likely to come from the Soviets, who are eager
to reduce the U.S. advantage in naval nuclear arms
Garthoff said it would "make good sense" to cut U.S. and
Soviet strategic nuclear arsenals by another 50 percent beyond the
levels set by START.
(Robert Burns, AP)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Comprehensive Arms Pact May Be Last Of Its Kind,"
by R. Jeffrey Smith, appears in The Washington Post, page A29.
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SUMMIT LEADERS AGREE TO AID SOVIET
ECONOMY BUT NOT TO PROVIDE FUNDS GORBACHEV SOUGHT
LONDON -- The leaders of the world's major industrialized
democracies agreed Wednesday to aid the Soviet Union's crumbling
economy -- with technical help rather than cash -- at a historic
gathering here at which President Gorbachev and President Bush also
wrote what may be the concluding chapter on nuclear arms control
with a new accord that reduces the missile forces of both sides
Both sides publicly called the meeting a success. Prime
Minister Major told a news conference that the leaders had
"established our partnership with the Soviet Union on a new and
historic footing.'
Gorbachev was more subdued in his remarks, telling
reporters, "The ice has started moving. But he stopped short of
expressing satisfaction with the modest package of measures to help
the Soviet economy approved by the G-7 and insisted that the
Soviet Union would press ahead with its own reform program,
"whether you help us or not. If A senior U.S. official said,
Gorbachev made it easy for all of the seven to unite around a
common approach of limited help because he brought little to London
that sounded new or compelling to them. As a result, the official
added, there was a mutual sense that an opportunity had been
wasted.
(Michael Dobbs & Glenn Frankel, Washington Post, A1)
Western Powers Take On Gorbachev As Junior Partner
President Gorbachev won't take bundles of cash home from the
economic summit, but he may have gotten something far better over
the long run: a kind of junior partnership among the world's
wealthiest nations and a commitment to help him through the hard
times ahead
White House officials said that by establishing
a working partnership with Gorbachev, the major powers will
encourage the Soviet Union's reformers and discourage resistance
to him from Communist hardliners.
But more importantly, the U.S. and the other big powers have
committed themselves to serve as big brothers to the Soviets as
they pass through the painful process of introducing private
ownership of property, the profit motive, a convertible currency
and other tenets of capitalism.
(Michael Shanahani, Newhouse)
Gorbachev Goes Home Without The Big Check
President Gorbachev leaves London with big foreign policy wins
but without the prize he craved most of all -- a huge commitment
of Western aid to bailout his collapsing economy
"President Bush appears to have come to the conclusion that
we cannot, and should not attempt to, subsidize Soviet economic
change, said former CIA Deputy Director Ray Cline
"The
President's view seems to be that if we gave them a full bankroll,
they would do less (economic reform), not more," Cline said.
"The members of the G-7 have escaped a Soviet run on their
capital, said the Hudson Institute's William Odom
"If the
West put in financial resources now, they would have allowed the
Soviet regime to resist national self-determination (in the
outlying republics)
(Martin Sieff, Washington Times, A1)
White House News Summary
Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-3
EDITOR'S NOTE: "First Step Toward Economic Wedding," by Jessica
Lee & Marilyn Greene, appears in USA Today, page 6A.
LEADERS GLOSS OVER RIFTS, SEE SIGNS OF ECONOMIC UPTURN
LONDON -- Leaders of major industrialized countries, despite
continuing sharp differences over trade policy, united today in
hailing "increasing signs of economic recovery," especially in the
U.S.
But the G-7 leaders urged lower budget deficits in order to
generate savings needed to meet the growing demands for worldwide
investment. This note of caution was directed largely at the
U.S
There was no sign that any country would alter any particular
position holding up the current GATT talks, which are called the
Uruguay round
A senior U.S. Treasury official complained bargaining could
not start on reducing farm subsidies as long as the EC takes "the
lowest common denominator" from its members as its negotiating
position
EC Commission President Delors said, "those who want to give
lessons can start in their own homes. "
European delegates alleged that the U.S. blocked some language
on specific targets to limit the emission of carbon dioxide and
other gases that scientists believe cause global warming
But a White House official accused the Europeans of
misstating U.S. intentions. "While other countries are making nice
speeches, we have been legislating in a way that constitutes an
action plan on global warming," he said.
European delegates said the U.S. also watered down language
favoring increased debt forgiveness for the world's poorest
countries.
(Steven Mufson, Washington Post, A27)
U.S. BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR GATT TALKS EBBS
Light Dim At End Of Trade Tunnel
While the leaders of the G-7 committed themselves Wednesday
to the successful conclusion of stalled free-trade talks, their
declaration papered over vast differences between Western Europe,
Japan and the U.S. that have existed for five years.
"There's been no jump-start coming out of this summit," said
William Archey, international vice president of the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce.
It was a statement reflecting the erosion in support for the
free-trade talks by major U.S. corporations that have begun to look
to doing business in a tough new environment without stronger
global rules
"Outside the Administration, the political support for the
(Uruguay) Round and multilateralism is significantly weaker these
days in the U.S.," said Joan Spero, executive vice president of
American Express.
(Stuart Auerbach, Washington Post, B9)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Plea For Aid Amidst Opulent Surroundings," by
William Drozdiak, appears in The Washington Post, A27)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-4
MOSCOW'S CFE DATA PROVES TO BE FALSE
The Soviet Union apparently supplied false data on its weapons
to be eliminated under the CFE treaty, a senior CIA official said
Wednesday.
CIA Deputy Director Richard Kerr told the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee that U.S. intelligence agencies found "major
discrepancies" between declared Soviet counts in November
and
U.S. estimates for tanks, armored vehicles and artillery covered
by CFE in the area from from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural
Mountains. The deputy CIA chief said the agency could not
accurately monitor a "massive shift" of weapons by the Soviets east
of the Urals starting in 1989.
"We essentially lost our place" counting the rapid removal of
the equipment, Kerr said during an open hearing on monitoring
compliance with the CFE accord
Kerr said: "We have confirmed
that some of the weapons being moved east of the Urals did not
arrive at their destination until a month or so after signature."
But U.S. intelligence has been unable to determine if the
shift violated the treaty because the origin of the weapons could
not be pinpointed, Kerr said. (Bill Gertz, Washington Times, A5)
U.S. AGREES TO QUIT BASE IN PHILIPPINES, KEEP USE OF SUBIC
Pact Faces Uncertain Fate In Legislature
MANILA -- The U.S. and the Philippines, concluding 14 months
of arduous negotiations in which nature finally took a hand,
Wednesday agreed to extend American use of a major naval base for
at least 10 more years and to turn over a volcano-damaged U.S. air
base to the Philippines by September 1992
The Philippines agreed to U.S. proposals to prolong the
duration of a new base agreement and reduce the amount of annual
base-related compensation that the U.S. Administration would seek
from Congress starting next year
The agreement appeared certain to face tough opposition in the
23-member Philippine Senate.
(William Branigin, Washington Post, A19)
SADDAM SAYS ALLIES SEEK TO THWART RECOVERY
BAGHDAD -- Saddam Hussein accused nations allied against him
in the Gulf War Wednesday of attempting to undermine Iraq's
recovery by maintaining economic sanctions, but he urged his nation
to forge ahead and "forget differences of the past. "
Saddam noted that legislation authorizing multiple political
parties
would soon become law. "We will soon start to apply the
principles of pluralism in a broad manner," he said.
(AP, Washington Post, A25)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Saddam Appears To 'Come Clean, by Nicholas
Phythian, appears in The Washington Times, page A7.
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-5
FRESH YUGOSLAV PEACE BID AHEAD OF DISARMANENT DEADLINE
BELGRADE -- Yugoslavia's collective presidency prepared for
fresh peace talks Thursday ahead of a deadline for feuding
paramilitary forces to disband or risk punitive army action.
(Donals Forbes, Reuter)
EDITOR'S NOTES: "Gorbachev At Summit: 'The Ice Has Started
Moving," by Jim Hoagland, appears in The Washington Post, page A1.
"Hard-Liners Threaten To Quit Shamir Cabinet Over Parley," by AP,
appears in The Washington Times, page A9.
"'MIA Photo' Remains A Mystery," by Michael Isikoff, appears in The
Washington Post, page A3.
"Secrecy Issue Delays New Testimony By Glaspie," by John Goshko,
appears in The Washington Post, page A26.
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NATIONAL NEWS
IRAN-CONTRA JURY HEARD GATES IN SPRING
CIA Nominee Is Said To Remain
A 'Subject' of Walsh's Investigation
Robert Gates was questioned before the federal grand jury
investigating the Iran-contra scandal just weeks before President
Bush named him to head the CIA
According to sources, Gates was and remains a "subject of
independent counsel investigator Walsh's inquiry. That means,
according to the U.S. Attorney's manual, he "is a person whose
conduct is within the scope of a grand jury investigation."
Nevertheless, White House Counsel Gray concluded that Gates's
connections to the affair would not pose a confirmation problem,
sources in the Administration and elsewhere said
"Boyden had some assurance from Walsh (through the third party)
that Walsh was not after (Gates). Walsh's interest were
elsewhere," an Administration official said Wednesday. The White
House was clear as far as the Walsh investigation went," the
official said.
But Mary Belcher, Walsh's spokesman, said the counsel "gave
no such assurances" to anyone.
(Ann Devroy & George Lardner, Washington Post, A1)
QUAYLE DECRIES CRITICISM OF THOMAS
Vice President Quayle Wednesday accused opponents of Clarence
Thomas of having their "long knives ready" to "attack him
personally" without having examined Thomas's record.
Speaking to the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
breakfast in Manchester, N.H., Quayle compared the criticism of
Thomas to that of David Souter
"It was politics then, and it's politics now," said Quayle.
Also Wednesday, the liberal American for Democratic action
announced its opposition to the nomination.
(Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, A4)
SENATE AND HOUSE UNITE TO REPEAL
BAN ON CLINICS' ABORTION COUNSELING
The Senate Wednesday joined the House in overturning a ban
imposed by the Reagan Administration on abortion counseling by
federally funded clinics but took two starkly conflicting positions
on the contentious issue of requiring notification of parents when
minors seek an abortion
But the fate is unclear because there may not be enough votes
in either chamber to override the veto that President Bush has
promised if the ban is repealed.
Nor is it clear what the House will do with the Senate's two
parental notification proposals, which reflected the chamber's
skittishness on the issue
Sen. Kennedy said he still held out the possibility that Bush
might eventually go along with the proposal. "We're increasing in
strength
and it was such a powerful vote n the Senate and in the
House that I think the Administration will either come to terms or
we'll roll'em," he added.
(Helen Dewar, Washington Post, A7)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-7
DEFICIT RE-ESTIMATE IS RESULT OF USING THE WRONG NUMBER
Darman Still Unsure of Treasury's Figures
When the Bush Administration released its mid-year budget
review on Monday, it said estimated tax revenues for the next five
years would be substantially lower than it had earlier projected.
The change, the report said, was due to "technical re-estimates."
Wednesday, OMB Budget Direct Darman told a congressional
committee that the "technical re-estimates" were necessary because
experts calculating tax revenues had changed a key number in a
complicated Treasury Department model, resulting in a $128.7
billion decrease in projected tax income from earlier estimates.
Darman acknowledged that he still didn't know if the right
numbers were being used
"We were forced to make a judgement: Should we accept the
model or reject it?" Darman said. "I decided to go with Treasury
estimates, even though I don't know if it's right yet.'
(Eric Pianin, Washington Post, B9)
HOUSE OKS SUBSTITUTE WORKER BILL
Vote Is Too Low To Override A Veto
The House Wednesday approved a bill to ban the use of
permanent replacement workers in labor strikes, but the vote was
far short of the number needed to override a promised presidential
veto
Before the start of Wednesday's House debate, Secretary Martin
met with Republicans and reiterated her threat to recommend a veto
if the replacement ban is approved by Congress
Afterward Martin noted that the vote for the bill fell far
short of the minimum needed to override a veto and called the House
action "not just a victory for President Bush, but for all working
men and women."
(Frank Swoboda, Washington Post, B9)
House Votes To Ban Striker Replacements
AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland called the action a "strong
stand in support of workplace fairness" and President Gerald
McEntee of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees said, "President Bush should see the light, withdraw the
threat of a veto, and sign this bill into law. "
"Big labor has invested big bucks in Congress in the form of
campaign contributions that investment has paid off," said John
Cregan, president of the Business and Industrial Council. "The
House demonstrated loud and clear that it puts bank rolling
special interest before what is best for the country as a whole."
Backers of the bill argued that hiring replacement workers
upsets the balance in labor-management disputes and gives
management a significant advantage
Opponents of the bill disputed the claim that hiring of
replacement workers is a widespread tactic, and said passage of the
bill would give unions the advantage in strike situations.
(Robert Shepard, UPI)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-8
SENATE KEEPS SPACE STATION ON TRACK
Lawmakers Reject Amendment
To Eliminate $2 Billion For Project
The Senate Wednesday night overwhelmingly endorsed $2 billion
in funding to continue the space station project, rejecting pleas
by some Democrats to divert the money to more urgent needs.
Disclosure this week that the Administration had
underestimated the 1992 deficit by nearly $70 billion triggered
warnings on the floor that Congress no longer could justify big-
ticket projects of questionable value.
"We just cannot continue business as usual around here,' said
Sen. Hollings. "Sometime we have to sober up and realize we are
in deep trouble financially.
But Sen. Mikulski rallied the Senate to turn back a
challenge led by Sen. Bumpers. (Eric Pianin, Washington Post, A7)
PANEL OKS SETTING UP SDI
After eight years of strident debate over the SDI and $25
billion in research, the Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday
approved deploying a component.
The committee emerged
with a proposal to deploy 100 ground-
based interceptors on U.S. soil
Supporters hailed the vote as "crossing a threshold. If
"We have a mandate for deployment for the first time from the
Congress and I think that's very important," said Henry Cooper, the
Pentagon's SDI director
The deployment won approval from 16 of the committee's 20
members, according to Senated sources. Four Democrats voted no:
Sens. Kennedy, Levin, Glenn and Gore.
(Rowan Scarborough, Washington Times, A3)
GEPHARDT RULES OUT '92 PRESIDENTIAL BID
Decision Could Encourage Other Democrats To Step Up
Rep. Gephardt firmly declared Wednesday that he will not run
for President in 1992, a decision that opens up strategic and
financial opportunities for lesser known Democrats while
potentially increasing pressure on Governor Cuomo to become a
candidate.
"I am convinced that my greatest contribution to the cause (of
defeating President Bush in '92) will be made not as a presidential
candidate, but as majority leader, helping to shape, define and
advance the Democratic message, Gephardt said in a letter to his
House colleagues announcing his decision
In a sign of the growing assertiveness of the Democrats, Sen.
Gore
delivered a blistering attack on President Bush for domestic
and foreign policy failures. He said Administration officials had
been sent to "kiss the hand" of Saddam Hussein before the invasion
of Kuwait last August and that Bush had decided to prop up Saddam's
regime at the end of the war.
(Dan Balz, Washington Post, A1)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-9
SEN. ALBERT GORE SENDS STRONG SIGNAL HE'LL RUN FOR PRESIDENT AGAIN
Sen.
Gore sent a strong signal Wednesday that he will make
a second bid for the White House in 1992
He also vowed to "rip the lungs out" of any Democratic rivals
in what he predicted would be a "wide open slugfest" for the
nomination
He said President Bush was "frittering away" the U.S. 's moral
leadership in the world by "obsequious" catering to dictators in
China and Iraq.
He accused the President of sending emissaries to "toast the
butchers of Tiananmen Square" in China
After the war, he said, Bush "sold out the Kurds" and is now
making a "big buddy" of Syrian President Hafez Assad, a follower
of the "same bloodthirsty policy" as Saddam.
"This is the pattern in the Bush foreign policy," Gore said.
"He wants to support whoever is in power, no matter how odious and
despicable."
(Robert Boyd, Knight-Ridder)
FIRST LADY 'TORN' ABOUT '92 ELECTION
LONDON -- If she asked him to quit, Barbara Bush said, she
thinks her husband would not run for re-election next year. But
"I think he has to run."
In an interview Wednesday, Barbara Bush said she was "torn"
about a re-election campaign. "It's such a privilege to be the
wife of the President
I wouldn't change it for anything,
except I would love to be a private citizen agian."
She wants her husband "to do what's right for him," although
"I don't think he's made up his mind."
(Jessica Lee, USA Today, 1A)
NEH NOMINEE REJECTED IN SENATE
Iannone Unqualified, Panel Democrats Say
A Senate committee narrowly defeated Carol Iannone's
nomination to the NEH's advisory council Wednesday
Despite strenuous effort by endowment Chairman Lynne Cheney
and an assist form Vice President Quayle, the Labor and Human
Resources Committee voted 9-8 against the nomination
The opposition maintained that Iannone
lacked the scholarly
distinction to serve on the
panel.
(Kim Masters, Washington Post, D1)
CITING LOAN DEFAULTS, U.S. THREATENS
TO BAR 225 SCHOOLS FROM STUDENT AID
The Education Department Wednesday threatened to bar 225 post-
secondary schools from federal student aid programs, the toughest
sanctions the federal government has ever proposed to reduce
student loan defaults
Michael Farrell, acting assistant secretary for postsecondary
education, described the proposed sanctions as "one step towards
taking better care of taxpayers' money and protecting students"
from sham schools.
(Kenneth Cooper, Washington Post, A12)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- A-10
EDITOR'S NOTES: "EPA Defense of Wetlands Fuels New Threats," by
Michael Weisskopf, appears in The Washington Post, page A15.
"FDA Chief Displays The Art Of Avoidance," by Malcolm Gladwell,
appears in The Washington Post, page A15.
"Mosbacher Absence Protested," appears in "Talking Points," The
Washington Post, page A15.
"Foley Urges Diversity In Top Democrats," by J. Moss, appears in
The Washington Times, page A3.
"Personalities," appears in The Washington Post, page D3.
"Why The Fuss? This Lady Takes Time To Find Out," by Suzanne
Fields, apppears in The Washington Times, page A1.
"Glenn Compromise Seeks Study," by Rowan Scarborough, appears in
The Washington Times, page A1.
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NETWORK NEWS
(Wednesday evening, July 17)
SUMMIT/ARMS CONTROL
ABC's Peter Jennings: It's been one of those days in world affairs
which will, without question, make it into the history books. The
United States and the Soviet Union have agreed here in London to
meet in Moscow to sign the first treaty they will ever sign to
actually eliminate some of their most dangerous nuclear weapons.
And the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has been made a junior
partner in the exclusive group of industrial democracies known as
the Group of Seven. The United States and Canada, the major
European nations and Japan are now more deeply committed than ever
before to help the Soviets escape from their economic quicksand.
ABC's Brit Hume: At the American ambassador's residence this
morning the Soviet flag flew over the front entrance while the Bush
high command awaited Mikhail Gorbachev, still not knowing if there
would be an arms deal and a summit or not. First to arrive,
though, was Soviet Foreign Minister Bessmertnykh, who'd asked for
a meeting with Secretary of State Baker. By the time Gorbachev
arrived 20 minutes later, Bessmertnykh had made an offer that
overcame the last technical snag in the nine-year U.S. -Soviet quest
for a strategic nuclear arms deal. The two leaders then posed
happily for pictures outside, though Gorbachev's summit invitation
would not come until lunch a few minutes later.
(TV coverage: President greeting Gorbachev.)
After lunch the two leaders had a brief private meeting, where the
President, having had his experts quickly check the Soviet offer,
accepted the deal and the summit invitation.
(TV coverage: President meeting with Gorbachev.)
The resulting treaty, to be signed in Moscow at the end of this
month, would cut intercontinental nuclear missiles by 30 percent
on each side, the first such reductions ever. The leaders
announced the agreement and the summit to a news conference seen
live in the U.S. The good news was muddled, though, when the White
House mistakenly piped out the President's words translated into
Russian. Perhaps fortunately, the news conference was cut short
by the way Gorbachev dealt with a question he didn't like about the
technical economic help he was being offered here.
(Reporter: "Is that enough for you to take home in terms of
economic aid or are you looking for a bundle of cash here?"
Gorbachev: [Laughter].)
Later, the President insisted that all the suspense on the arms
deal had not been fabricated, that the agreement really was reached
only this morning.
(President Bush: "It wasn't a set deal. I mean, we haven't known
that this was going to happen. I was perfectly prepared to say to
him today: Look, let's keep working on it. But he was very
pleased. I think he felt that what they came with was a dealmaker,
and sure enough it was.")
White House News Summary
Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- B-2
Hume continues:
And sure enough, it did add a bit of drama, which helped make the
leaders look good at a time when neither was prepared to go quite
as far as the other might privately have wanted on economics --
Gorbachev in radically changing his country's economy, and Mr. Bush
in putting up money to help him do it.
(ABC-Lead)
NBC's John Dancy reports it took the two Presidents themselves to
make the political decision to get over one final hurdle on new
types of missiles.
(TV coverage: President greeting Gorbachev.)
Bush said it was Gorbachev who suggested the solution.
(President Bush: "He felt that what they came with was a
dealmaker, and sure enough it was.")
The treaty will require the most comprehensive verification in
history to make sure neither side cheats.
(Jack Mendelsohn, arms control expert: "It opens up the Soviet
Union to our inspection and information about their military
activities. As a result of START, we will know more about Soviet
military activities than we have ever known in the past.")
The Soviet's top general took part in the final negotiations in
Washington, and American experts believe that's a good sign. It
likely means the Soviet military was consulted on the cuts and
agreed to them.
(TV coverage: President meeting with Bessmertnykh in Washington.)
Gorbachev said both sides had seen the light.
(Gorbachev: "We have rejected the methods of the Cold War and
we've realized that we are living in one civilization.")
The treaty will face intense scrutiny in Congress, but the
Administration believes it now has a treaty it can defend as
verifiable. And experts believe it will pass overwhelmingly.
(NBC-2)
CBS's Dan Rather reports neither side admitted having made any
concessions.
(TV coverage: President greeting Gorbachev.)
(Gorbachev: "In view of the fact that we were told that all of the
issues are solved on the START treaty, we with the President of the
United States have agreed to finalize everything in Geneva.")
(Gorbachev: "Once again, I've invited the President to come to the
Soviet Union on a visit at the very end of July."
President Bush: "Thank you, Mikhail, for your invitation, and
before you change your mind, we accept with pleasure.")
The U.S. will have to scrap some 3,000 warheads and bombs, and the
Soviet Union will get rid of close to 4,000 warheads. The U.S.
would be limited to about 11,000 nuclear warheads and the Soviets
to about 9,000. Make no mistake -- this agreement leaves plenty
of firepower on both sides, enough to destroy the world several
times over.
(CBS-Lead)
SUMMIT/SOVIET AID
ABC's Jim Laurie reports Gorbachev seemed nervous and defensive
while meeting the G-7.
(TV coverage: President meeting with G-7)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- B-3
Laurie continues:
(Gorbachev: "We're going through a difficult time now. We shall
find our way through this, we shall extricate ourselves whether you
help us or not.")
Gorbachev did get help, but not as much as he would have liked.
The Western leaders put forward a six-point package of technical
assistance, including special status in the World Bank and
International Monetary Fund, and promised visits soon by major
finance ministers. Gorbachev took pains to say he did not come
looking for immediate funds.
(Gorbachev: "It wasn't a meeting of finance ministers, but rather
heads of state that was expected in London.")
When pressed on the question of aid, President Bush made the same
point.
(President Bush: " -- in what others say. That there's going to
be -- he's going to come here with a big demand for money. And
now, nobody can quite adjust to the fact that he didn't come here
with a big demand for money. But he didn't.")
In fact, Gorbachev was warned repeatedly by advisers that asking
for money now would be futile. Aid, in the West's view, must be
pegged to bold steps in reform.
(Prime Minister Major: "We also agreed that our help would not
have a lasting effect unless there was a clear political will in
the Soviet Union to create the right environment for change.")
But in the words of one Soviet observer, Gorbachev didn't bring
home the bacon.
(Andrei Fedorov, Foreign Ministry: "On the level of the normal
citizen, whose everyday situation is worsening with every day, this
is not the solution.")
So now Gorbachev must take all this home, face conservative
military critics who may accuse him of giving too much away on arms
control, and somehow mobilize the political forces to make economic
transformation not merely words but reality.
(ABC-2)
NBC's Bob Abernethy reports Gorbachev turned the question around
on G-7 leaders: Why doesn't the West abolish whole tons of Cold
War barriers to Soviet development?
(Gorbachev: "The USSR is an enormous market. If the obstacles are
removed, then major projects can be deployed in energy, transport,
food, petro chemicals and many others, and these are multi-billion
dollar projects.")
But even if the West were to let the Soviets have its most advanced
technology, Gorbachev still faces monumental problems.
(TV coverage: President and Gorbachev meeting with G-7)
The communist party may be about to split, and some experts think
Gorbachev might provoke the breakup.
(Martin McCauley, University of London: "And he may split the
party that way and try and force those who oppose him to go off and
form some other communist party.")
Meanwhile, the Soviet Union is breaking up too. Finally, there's
the sheer enormity of the reform task. How long will it take to
create even the mixed economy Gorbachev says he wants?
(McCauley: "No shorter than 25 years -- at least one generation.")
Reforming the Soviet Union seems daunting with or without Western
aid. But as Gorbachev reminded the G-7 today, the extent and speed
of change in the Soviet Union over the past five years was
something no one foresaw.
(NBC-Lead)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- B-4
CBS'S Susan Spencer: It was hard not to wonder what Lenin would
have thought. The leader of the Soviet Union out cheerfully glad-
handing the world's biggest capitalists, hoping they will save both
his economy and perhaps his future -- French, Americans, whoever
would listen.
(TV coverage: President with Gorbachev.)
The big question:
(Reporter: "Are you looking for a bundle of cash here?"
Gorbachev: [Laughter].)
At one point today Gorbachev did seem to need immediate assistance
from someone in the West, but his formal presentation was not a
plea for cash. Rather, a, plea for support based on trust and his
plans to reform.
(Gorbachev: "We're going through a difficult time now. We shall
find our way through this, we shall extricate ourselves whether you
help us or not.")
(President Bush: "President Gorbachev has made an irrevocable
commitment and I would like to feel that this course that he has
embarked on and others in the Republics have embarked on is
irreversible.")
Gorbachev walked away with exactly what had been predicted and no
more: Promise of a special international banking arrangement to
give the Soviets advice but no loans, and specific help in energy,
agriculture and in converting the Soviets' military machine to
civilian use.
(Major: "This has been a day, I believe, that history may well see
as a landmark. It will, I believe, be seen as a first step toward
helping the Soviet Union become a full member of the world economic
community.")
(Gorbachev: "The ice has started booming, as somebody put it, and
the icebreaker is on its way toward renewal.")
Tonight, breaking the ice further, the Soviet leader joined the
seven for dinner, reportedly pleased with promises he got. But had
he been warned not to bother to ask for more?
(President Bush: "You try telling Mr. Gorbachev what to do or what
not to do. I mean, he's a pretty powerful guy and he's pretty
strong-willed, and so he did it the way he thought was best. And
that's -- ")
The next question, of course, is how it will all go over back home,
where reformers are likely to criticize Gorbachev for not having
done enough, and the hardliners are likely to blast him for having
given away the store.
Rather discusses the summit with Spencer:
Rather: Is he also likely to take some hits about this new arms
deal?
Spencer: I suspect so, and that brings up the question as to
whether or not these two events just might not have been related.
Now, the White House says no, absolutely not, there was no
connection. On the other hand, it was the Soviets this morning who
came in with a new proposal. They were the ones who gave ground,
and Gorbachev goes away with what I think is the main thing he
wanted, which is that the West now really does have a public stake
in him succeeding.
Rather: President Bush and President Gorbachev sitting down over
lunch on a four-eyes basis -- how frank, how straight was the talk
between them?
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- B-5
Spencer: Of course, you know, we can't really know. It was, we
were told, on a first-name basis and the President said it was very
frank. He was specific in saying that the questions that really
bother the West were brought up: aid to Cuba, Soviet defense
spending, the situation in the Baltics. So, as he said, it was
frank, and then he sort of laughed and said, but not in the State
Department sense. So, perhaps it was.
(CBS-2)
SUMMIT/TRANSLATION
Brokaw: During that audio foul-up in the Bush-Gorbachev news
conference, the Russian translation was so dominant the American
audiences could barely understand what was being said. So
immediately after, a Soviet news agency offered to sell to the
American networks a clean English version for $400 a minute. And
we're to teach them about capitalism?
(NBC-3)
SUMMIT/FIRST LADY
Rather reports the First Lady and Princess Diana visited AIDS
patients. One man made a personal plea to Mrs. Bush. He asked her
help in getting around U.S. immigration restrictions on AIDS
patients so he can see the Grand Canyon before he dies. (CBS-11)
MIDDLE EAST/PEACE TALKS
ABC's Dean Reynolds reports that what has made the Israelis most
angry is the Bush Administration's continuing refusal to tell them
what is in the letter from President Assad. The Israelis smell a
trap, perhaps a secret deal that could put them at a disadvantage
at the conference table. And Prime Minister Shamir is also said
to be furious about the economic summit communique, which gave
equal importance to a suspension of the Arab boycott against Israel
and a halt on Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
(Foreign Minister Netanyahu: "The settlements in the territories
are an issue that have to be negotiated between us and the Arabs.
The boycott is an original act of war.")
Israeli officials say the communique language reflects what they
call the President's obsession with the settlement issue. Tonight
they are accusing Bush of backing away from commitments to Israel,
including a promise to push for a repeal of the UN resolution
equating Zionism with racism.
(TV coverage: President with Shamir.)
While officials are eagerly awaiting the visit Sunday by Secretary
Baker, Shamir has already said he will not attend the kind of peace
conference Washington has in mind. And sources say there is now
unquestionably bad blood between Jerusalem and the White House.
(ABC-4)
IRAQ/NUCLEAR
Jennings reports a source close to the UN inspection team says
Saddam Hussein appears to be coming clean and handing over a lot
of information about his nuclear program. The head of the team
goes on to caution there may be no way to know if Saddam has
revealed everything.
(ABC-5)
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- B-6
ABORTION/CONGRESS
ABC's Cokie Roberts reports the Senate vote for a bill overturning
the gag rule on abortion is hardly the last word on the matter.
(Sen. Hatch: "This is a significant step and that is why I believe
that the President of the United States will veto this bill.")
No sooner had the gavel sounded than the debate resumed.
(Sen. Mitchell: "Those regulations suppress free speech, create
a two-tier class of medical advice in our society."
The vote today puts more pressure on the President to give some
ground.
(TV coverage: President on South Lawn.)
Some Republicans, hoping the President was ready to bend to
political reality, tried to craft a compromise on the bill.
(Sen. Chafee: "We amended it to provide, we though, some
accommodation for the Administration, and I hope the President
would find that adequate.")
But anti-abortion Republicans say the President has promised to
veto the bill. Even so, some Republicans are happy today because
they've gone on the record against the regulations.
(CBS-5, ABC-8)
LABOR/CONGRESS
CBS's Bob Schieffer reports unions are campaigning to pass a law
that strengthens job protection for strikers. The Administration,
urged on by an alliance of businesses who claim such a law would
actually encourage strikes, is fighting back.
(Secretary Martin: "I can just tell you that the Administration
and virtually organization after organization, individual after
individual, really thinks this would be a terrible idea.")
Today, in a debate as rancorous as any labor-management dispute,
the proposed legislation finally reached the House floor.
(Rep. Hammerschmidt: "So the result of all this will be more
strikes, more bankruptcies, more inflation, less labor peace, and
a reduction in our international competitiveness.")
(Rep. Owens: "Common sense tells us that to be permanently
replaced is the same as being fired. When you are permanently
replaced you don't have a paycheck. When you are fired you don't
have a paycheck. They are both the same.")
By late today, as expected, the legislation had easily passed the
Democratically controlled House. For organized labor, which hasn't
won many lately, it was a sweet moment. But it may be no more than
that. The Democrats know they do not have the votes to override
the Presidential veto that's already been promised, and there may
be even less support for the legislation in the Senate. (CBS-6)
STRAUSS NOMINATION
NBC's Lisa Myers reports on Robert Strauss' appointment to be
ambassador to the Soviet Union.
(TV coverage: President announcing nomination.)
How would he help fix the Soviet economy? How else?
(Strauss: "What I would really love to have is a couple of good
hands-on fellows who were dealmakers.")
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Thursday, July 18, 1991 -- B-7
Myers continues:
(Norman Ornstein, political analyst: "People like Strauss, who've
had a foot in every single camp, who've been around for years, who
have a record of achievement, can act as go-betweens, can make
things happen in a way that almost nobody else can.")
Making things happen certainly has its rewards. Strauss earned
$4.5 million in the last 18 months in legal fees. He also earned
$8 million in helping a Japanese firm buy MCA. Former White House
Counsel Lloyd Cutler says a power broker's biggest strength is not
who he knows but what he knows.
(Cutler: "Being able to explain business problems to people in the
government and being able to explain what motivates people in the
government to business people."
Don't tell that to Bob Strauss.
(Strauss: "More people know the Pope and more people know the
President than know me, but I probably know more people than the
Pope or the President.")
Think of all the Russians he'll be adding to his Rolodex. (NBC-9)
CONSUMER PRICES
Jennings reports consumer prices were up 2/10 of a percent last
month. Lower energy prices kept the overall rate down.
(NBC-6, ABC-12)
HOUSING STARTS
Jennings reports construction of new homes and apartments rose in
June for the third month in a row, up 5.2 percent.
(NBC-7, ABC-13)
PHILIPPINES/BASES
Jennings reports the U.S. and the Philippines have agreed the U.S.
will keep Subic Bay Naval Base for another 10 years. The
Philippine government will get $200 million a year plus economic
aid and trade benefits worth several hundred million more. The
U.S. is giving up Clark Air Base, primarily because of all the
damage from Mt. Pinatubo.
(ABC-7)
VIETNAM/MIA
ABC's Bob Zelnick reports a photo obtained by a retired Naval
officer from a source in Southeast Asia last November supposedly
shows three U.S. officers believed to have died in Vietnam. Their
families think the photo is genuine. But many at the Pentagon
strongly expressed the view that the photo is phony.
(ABC-6)
NBC's George Lewis reports the Bush Administration is asking
Vietnam what it knows about the photo. Congress wants to know why
the Defense Department, which has had the photo for nine months,
is just now investigating. A Defense official says the process has
been slowed by an avalanche of phony MIA reports.
(NBC-4)
CBS's Jim Stewart reports allegations of a coverup have prompted
a call on the Senate for a full airing of the MIA issue, including
the possibility some Americans may be found to have voluntarily
stayed behind.
(CBS-4)
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Hill News
CONGRESSIONAL
HOUSE FLOOR: Striker re-
placement bill passes.
MONITOR
Hours after the Bush administration
renewed its veto threat, the House passed
legislation (HR 5) yesterday that would
bar employers from permanently replac-
ing striking workers.
C
Supporters of the measure, passed
by a 247-182 vote, said that a worker's
Thursday, July 18, 1991
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right to strike was at stake. "The hard
fact is, that the words of America's law of
the land do not ring true to America's
workers," said Pat Williams, D-Mont.
Today in Congress
But Labor Secretary Lynn Martin,
who met with GOP members yesterday,
said that the measure would not protect
jobs if it forced businesses to close down.
"I too care about people's jobs, but you
Senate Floor: Members today ex-
Coast Guard. Members also will
don't make the law skewed, you don't try
pect to vote to cut off debate on a motion
consider a bill (HR 1776) that would re-
to make small- and medium-sized busi-
to proceed to a so-called motor-voter bill
authorize the U.S. Coast Guard for fiscal
nesses totally inflexible. That isn't the
(S 250) that would ease voter registration
1992. The measure would authorize $3.6
way you produce jobs," she said.
requirements by allowing people who reg-
billion for the Coast Guard, about $39
By a 28-399 vote, the House rejected
ister for drivers' licenses and other cer-
million less than President Bush re-
an amendment by Bill Goodling, R-Pa.,
tificates to simultaneously register to
quested. Slightly more than $3.4 billion
that would have allowed employers to
vote.
was appropriated for fiscal 1991.
permanently replace workers after a
Treasury, Postal. Senators are
strike lasted eight weeks.
also expected to return to legislation (HR
Emergency Spending: The House
Members approved, by a 252-174 vote,
2622) that would provide $19.6 billion for
Appropriations Committee will mark up
an amendment by Pete Peterson, D-Fla.,
the fiscal 1992 operations of the Treasury
its fourth, and probably final, fiscal 1991
that would further clarify that the measure
Department, the Postal Service, the Ex-
emergency supplemental spending bill.
applied only to union workers.
ecutive Office of the president and nu-
The draft $5.6 billion measure com-
merous independent agencies.
bines separate White House requests for
SENATE FLOOR: Abortion
Members may vote on an amend-
supplemental appropriations to pay for
counseling bill approved.
ment by Jesse Helms, R-N.C., that would
domestic natural disasters and weapons
After two days of emotional and
make it a federal crime for doctors who
to replace those destroyed during the
sometimes angry debate over the ques-
know they have the AIDS virus to with-
Persian Gulf War.
tion of a woman's right to an abortion,
hold the information from patients on
But congressional approval of the bill
the Senate yesterday passed, by voice
which they are performing surgery.
could put lawmakers at odds with the
vote, legislation (S 323) that would re-
D.C. Funding. Members are also ex-
White House over who has the right to
quire federally funded family planning
pected to consider legislation (HR 2699)
designate emergency spending.
clinics to make available to pregnant
that would provide the District of Colum-
Under the terms of last year's budget
women counseling on all medical options
bia with $700 million in federal funds in
summit, emergency funds are not
- including abortion - regarding their
fiscal 1992. The measure includes a $630.5
counted against the spending caps gov-
pregnancies.
million payment to the city to compensate
erning regular appropriations. But under
The bill would lift an administration
for lost taxes and other costs associated
the new rules, only the White House can
ban on abortion counseling at clinics that
with hosting the federal government.
propose emergency spending.
receive federal funds under Title X of the
The White House has proposed that
House Floor: The House will take
most of the defense funds in the bill be
See NEWS on p. 3
up legislation (HR 1096) to reauthorize
counted as emergency spending, while
the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
most of the other funds in the measure
for fiscal 1992-95.
would be scored as ordinary spending,
In This Issue
The measure would require the BLM
which would require offsetting cuts else-
NEWS FROM THE HILL
1
to give greater attention to environmen-
where to avoid exceeding spending caps.
tal concerns on the 270 million acres of
TODAY
House appropriators, however, plan
federal land that it manages.
Today in Congress.
1
to challenge the White House and in-
Committee Listings
6
An amendment is expected that
clude provisions to designate all the
News Events
7
would raise fees charged for grazing live-
funding as emergency spending.
FUTURE
stock on federal lands. The fees would be
Transportation Funds. The
Senate Committees
11
increased from the current rate of $1.97
Appropriations Committee will also take
House Committees
13
per animal unit to at least $8.70 by fiscal
up a $14.2 billion fiscal 1992 transporta-
Conference Committees
17
1995. An animal unit is the amount of
tion spending bill. The draft measure
Joint Committees
17
forage needed to feed one mature cow or
would also raise - from $17.9 billion to
Other Events
17
five sheep for a month.
$20.2 billion - the limit on spending
STATUS CHARTS
A similar provision was added to the
from transportation trust funds.
FY92 Appropriations
19
interior appropriations bill (HR 2686)
House Floor
20
during floor consideration on June 25.
Senate Floor
21
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TODAY from p. 1
establishing environmental regulatory pro-
and suburban bus systems.
grams on reservations will be marked up by
The measure would direct the
The bill includes $3.9 billion for mass
the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.:
Transportation Department to develop
transit programs, compared with $3.3 bil-
The Environmental Protection
by January 1992 a three-year plan for
lion in fiscal 1991, the biggest increase in
Agency (EPA) provides tribes with
transportation research and to submit
mass transit funding in nearly a decade.
grants to help clean up air and water
the plan to Congress.
pollution on reservations. But tribal gov-
Violence Against Women: The
ernments are often unable to process the
Biodiversity: Two bills aimed at
Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to
paperwork and meet other requirements
broadening federal environmental policy
mark up legislation (S 15) aimed at reduc-
that accompany each grant because they
to encourage greater conservation of all
ing incidents of violence against women.
lack the administrative resources.
species - not just those officially identi-
The bill would stiffen penalties for
The bill's sponsor, John McCain, R-
fied as endangered or threatened - will be
rape and other violent crimes against
Ariz., will offer a substitute amendment
marked up by two House subcommittees.
women. It would also provide funds for
that would eliminate language in the
The Science Subcommittee on the
additional shelters for battered women
measure directing the EPA to consolidate
Environment and the Merchant Marine
and rape counseling centers.
the grants to ease administrative require-
Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife
The legislation has-been held up for
ments on tribes.
Conservation will each mark up bills (HR
months, due in part, to differences over an
Instead, the alternative proposal
585 and HR 2082, respectively) that
amendment that ranking member Strom
would shift the focus of the bill to build-
would make biodiversity a key goal of
Thurmond, R-S.C., intends to propose.
ing a tribal infrastructure capable of ad-
environmental policy.
The Thurmond amendment would
ministering the grants. Toward this end,
The bills' supporters say that exist-
require the death penalty for all defen-
McCain's amendment would authorize
ing federal land management policy aims
dants convicted in federal court of mur-
$15 million annually for fiscal 1992-96.
to protect a limited number of high-pro-
der in conjunction with rape or child mo-
file species while overlooking those not
lestation. Victims' rights groups and
Indoor Air: Legislation that would
on the endangered species list.
Democrats fear that adding a death pen-
require the government to step up
Environment Subcommittee Chair-
alty provision might endanger the bill.
efforts to improve indoor air quality will
man James H. Scheuer, D-N.Y., says that
Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, plans to
be marked up by the House Science Sub-
at least 34 species have become extinct
offer an amendment that would grant vic-
committee on the Environment.
while proposals to list them as endan-
tims the right to address the court after a
While Congress has long been active
gered were pending.
guilty verdict, but before sentencing.
in working to ease outdoor air pollution
The bills would encourage federal
Grassley also is expected to offer a
caused mostly by industry and automo-
agencies to place more emphasis on
sense of Congress amendment expressing
biles, in recent years some members have
biodiversity when developing land man-
opposition to the publication of the
begun to focus on the growing problem of
agement plans to encourage preservation
names of rape victims in the media.
indoor air pollutants such as radon, to-
of all species in an ecosystem, including
bacco smoke, toxic chemicals and dust.
plant life.
Disaster Relief: The House Agri-
The bill (HR 1066) would direct the
culture Committee will resume markup
Environmental Protection Agency to come
Veterans Bills: The House Veter-
of legislation to authorize supplemental
up with a plan to identify the health risks
ans' Affairs Subcommittee on Housing
disaster relief for farms in areas hit by
associated with specific pollutants as well
and Memorial Affairs will mark up a
natural disasters in fiscal 1991.
as a means to reduce those risks.
measure (HR 939) extending eligibility
The bill (HR 2893) is a simple au-
The measure also would establish a
for the veterans' home loan guarantee
thorization to extend to 1991 the disaster
research program on indoor air quality and
program to reservists.
relief language included in the 1990 farm
a grants program aimed at promoting tech-
Currently, the program is available
bill. The bill was to be taken up Tuesday
nologies to reduce indoor air pollution.
only to veterans who have served on ac-
after a full committee markup on dairy
The panel is expected to take up a
tive duty, but the bill would allow reserv-
price support legislation (HR 2837), but
substitute amendment that would, among
ists who have served six years or more
some members said they needed addi-
other changes, delete provisions requiring
also to qualify for loan guarantee bene-
tional time to study possible amend-
specific building ventilation standards.
fits. The expansion of the program would
ments aimed at giving more specific in-
not increase government costs, according
structions to appropriators. Agriculture
Transportation Research: The
to supporters.
Committee members met yesterday to
House Science Subcommittee on Tech-
Harley O. Staggers Jr., D-W.Va., is
discuss the markup.
nology and Competitiveness will mark up
expected to offer an amendment that
The House Agriculture Appropria-
draft legislation to boost research into
would protect veterans who sell their
tions Subcommittee has already marked
future technologies to improve the na-
homes from incurring tax liabilities in
up a $1.75 billion draft supplemental
tion's transportation system.
cases where the new homeowner defaults
spending bill that includes about $700 mil-
The measure would authorize the
on a veterans' loan.
lion to fund previously authorized relief for
Transportation Department's research
The committee also plans to mark
disasters that occurred in fiscal 1990. Most
and development programs for fiscal
up two other bills designed to address the
of this money would go to victims of a
1992-94. For 1992, the bill would go along
home financing concerns of veterans. One
Georgia and Texas drought that has re-
with the administration's $164.5 million
bill (HR 1384) would set up a demonstra-
sulted in a severe peanut shortage.
request for such programs. Specific au-
tion program to provide veterans with
The supplemental appropriations bill
thorizations for 1993-94 are not detailed.
adjustable rate mortgages, while another
also would provide about $1 billion for
The bill also requires. the depart-
measure (HR 2771) would remove re-
fiscal 1991, much of which would go for
ment to set aside 8 percent of its funding
strictions that prevent veterans from hir-
relief of California areas hit by a freeze
for research into certain programs of spe-
ing attorneys for cases where the govern-
that damaged fruit crops and flowers.
cial interest to the subcommittee, includ-
ment is trying to collect on bad loans.
ing auto body safety, electromagnetically
After approving the bills separately,
Indian Reservations: Legislation
levitated trains and "short-haul" trans-
the committee plans to package all three
(S 668) that would aid Indian tribes in
portation systems that would replace city
into a single bill.
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Congressional Monitor
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NEWS from p. 1
tentions about deployment of an anti-
infringements.
ballistic missile system. Some panel
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Pat-
Public Health Service Act.
members had, been concerned that the
ents, Copyrights and Trademarks voted
Senators did not resolve differences
bill's original language was too forceful in
5-0 to approve the two bills, which are
included in two conflicting amendments
indicating support for deployment of the
designed to protect the intellectual prop-
that were attached to the bill Tuesday
system at more than one site - a move
erty of private citizens from its unau-
evening.
that would violate the Anti-Ballistic Mis-
thorized use by states or state employees.
One amendment, by Indiana Repub-
sile treaty.
Under current law, states have
lican Daniel R. Coats, would require doc-
Meanwhile, the General Accounting
claimed exemption from patent and
tors to notify a parent in at least 48 hours
Office recommended yesterday. that the
trademark laws, arguing that the 11th
in advance of performing an abortion on
Pentagon should slow production of the
Amendment of the Constitution provides
minors. Notification would not be re-
B-2 stealth bomber until it worked out
states with legal immunity.
quired in cases of a medical emergency,
problems dealing with manufacturing
"Permitting states to infringe patent
parental incest or child abuse.
and testing.
rights with impunity leads to the anoma-
Another amendment, by Majority
The Senate panel approved $3.2 bil-
lous result of state universities being per-
Leader George J. Mitchell, D-Maine,
lion for the B-2 bomber, including
mitted to infringe private universities'
would also require doctors to notify a
enough for four more aircraft.
copyrights and patents but not vice
parent in advance of an abortion to be
The House version of the defense au-
versa," said subcommittee Chairman
performed on a minor, but would provide
thorization bill (HR 2100) approved on
Dennis DeConcini, D-Ariz., who is spon-
for numerous circumstances under which
May 22 only included money for B-2
soring the bills.
a physician would not need to notify a
bomber research and development.
At the request of Howell Heflin, D-
parent, including a determination that
Ala., the subcommittee took no action on
the minor is "mature enough and compe-
SPORTS GAMBLING bill would
a biotechnology patent bill (S 654), which
tent to provide consent" or if a minor
prohibit state sport lotteries.
was also scheduled for consideration.
receives a judicial waiver.
A growing number of state lotteries,
DeConcini said the committee would
Senators will likely revisit the issue
seeking new sources of money, have tried
take up the bill next week.
next week when the Senate is expected to
to cash in on the interests of sports fans
take up a fiscal 1992 spending bill (HR
by setting up betting games based on the
INSULAR AREAS assistance
2707) for the Departments of Labor,
outcome of sporting events. But such le-
bill backed by House Interior,
Health and Human Services and Educa-
galized sports betting could come to an
The House Interior Committee yes-
tion, which includes language that would
end, if a measure (S 474) approved by a
terday approved, by voice vote, a bill
lift the ban on abortion counseling at feder-
Senate panel yesterday becomes law.
(HR 1688) that would authorize disaster
ally financed clinics. President Bush has
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
assistance to island territories under the
vowed to veto any measure lifting the ban.
on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks,
auspices of the United States.
Appropriations. Later in the day,
approved a bill that would prohibit not
Members reversed a decision by the
members worked on two fiscal 1992
only state-sponsored sports lotteries but
panel's Insular and International Affairs
spending bills: HR 2506, a $2.4 billion
also any state-run sports gambling opera-
Subcommittee to remove aid to Puerto
funding measure for the legislative
tions, such as casino-style sports betting
Rico from the bill. The administration
branch; and HR 2519, the $80.9 billion
parlors.
had raised objections to including Puerto
funding bill for the Departments of Vet-
Oregon, which was the first state to
Rico because of concerns that it would
erans Affairs, Housing and Urban Devel-
institute a sports-based state lottery, is
greatly increase the measure's cost.
opment and numerous independent
one of three states, along with Delaware
But the committee adopted an
agencies, including the National Aero-
and Nevada, exempted from the ban.
amendment crafted by Puerto Rico's
nautics and Space Administration
The legislation has received strong
Resident Commissioner Jaime B. Fuster,
(NASA).
backing from professional sports officials,
Pop. Dem., to put Puerto Rico back into
During work on HR 2519, members
including endorsements from Major
the bill. The amendment, which was op-
rejected, 35-64, an amendment that
League Baseball, the National Football
posed by committee Republicans who
would have removed all funding in the
League, the National Basketball Associa-
cited the administration's cost concerns,
bill for NASA's Freedom space station.
tion, the National Hockey League and the
would also limit aid to Puerto Rico to 25
National Collegiate Athletic Association.
percent of the bill's total cost.
STRATEGIC DEFENSE funding
But the legislation is opposed by
The bill (HR 1688) would authorize
approved by Senate panel.
state officials who hope to use sports lot-
assistance to help the islands cope with
The Senate Armed Services Com-
teries as an effective way to raise reve-
natural disasters. The money would go to
mittee, meeting behind closed doors yes-
nues at a time when most states are suf-
build shelters and health and safety facil-
terday, approved a fiscal 1992 defense
fering grave budget problems.
ities. The bill would also authorize funds
authorization bill (S 1066) after reaching
The bill's supporters were unfazed
to help the territories improve their in-
a compromise on how much to spend on
by the objections of state officials: "We
frastructure, including sewage, water and
the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).
realize that people are going to gamble,"
electrical systems.
Overall, the measure would set the
said subcommittee Chairman Dennis De-
defense budget at $290.8 billion.
Concini, D-Ariz. "But we also believe
ENERGY POLICY bill under-
Approved by a 16-4 vote, the SDI
that states should not be in the business
way in House Energy panel.
provision would authorize $4.6 billion for
of sanctioning it."
The House Energy and Commerce
the anti-missile program. Although the
Subcommittee on Energy and Power be-
spending level is identical to President
PATENT PROTECTION broad-
gan work yesterday on a wide-ranging
Bush's request, the panel made several
ened by Judiciary to include states.
draft bill that would rewrite U.S. energy
changes to the SDI system.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee
laws, although most of the day was spent
The SDI vote came after Chairman
yesterday approved two measures (S 758,
on opening statements by members.
Sam Nunn, D-Ga., and ranking Republi-
S 759) that would allow private individ-
The panel approved, 22-0, a non-
can John W. Warner, Va., developed
uals and organizations to sue states and
controversial portion of the bill that aims
compromise language to address U.S. in-
state officials for patent and trademark
to improve energy efficiency. The section
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Thursday, July 18, 1991
of the bill would update energy efficiency
a building permit for construction of the
Pell, D-R.I., said that Glaspie's state-
standards in residential, commercial and
memorial no later than Oct. 28, 1993.
ments to the committee are "not sup-
federal buildings.
The committee also approved a
ported by her own cable." And ranking
To increase the use of solar energy
number of other bills, including S 550,
Republican Jesse Helms, N.C., agreed
and other renewable energy sources, the
which would authorize the Interior De-
that "the contents of these documents
bill would establish a loan program to
partment to designate more lands as part
now appear to contradict Miss Glaspie's
help companies that manufacture or ac-
of the Nez Perce National Historical
account of what happened when she met
quire equipment that principally makes
Park in Idaho.
with Saddam Hussein." The committee
use of renewable energy technology.
received copies of the cables July 10.
The bill also would establish a fed-
DARMAN REVEALS $113.9 bil-
The committee's hearing is on hold
eral interagency working group to pro-
lion error will raise budget deficit.
because of the classification of the cables
mote renewable energy as a tool to foster
The Bush administration miscalcu-
sent between Washington and Baghdad,
economic growth, both in the United
lated tax revenues in January and, as a
which the State Department has labeled
States and overseas.
result, underestimated the size of the
Top Secret. This designation prevents the
The subcommittee intends to com-
federal budget deficit by $113.9 billion
committee from holding an open hearing
plete work on individual sections, then
over five years, Office of Management
to ask Glaspie about the differences.
wrap them together into one bill. Mem-
and Budget Director Richard G. Darman
Iraq Trade. Meanwhile, the House
bers will discuss natural gas issues at to-
told the House and Senate Budget com-
Foreign Affairs Committee's Interna-
day's markup.
mittees yesterday.
tional Economic Policy and Trade Sub-
"As far as we understand, we made a
committee met in closed session yester-
OLDER AMERICANS bill ap-
mistake," Darman told the Senate panel.
day to review documents it subpoenaed
proved by Senate Labor.
"There it is, let's face it and move on
from the Commerce and Defense depart-
The Senate Labor and Human Re-
down the road."
ments about trade with Iraq before the
sources Committee yesterday approved,
According to Darman, the Treasury
war. The panel acknowledged that it had
13-3, a bill (S 243) that would reauthorize
Department projected that most individ-
received all the documents requested.
through fiscal 1995 federal programs to
uals earning income from alimony, pen-
But the subcommittee refused to reveal
assist older Americans.
sion income and royalties would be taxed
any further information, although one
Programs under the 1965 Older
at a 20 percent effective tax rate, when
panel member said that the subcommit-
Americans Act provide food and trans-
most are taxed at a 10 percent rate.
tee had also voted to subpoena three pri-
portation assistance for the elderly poor.
Darman was presenting the agency's
vate individuals who had conducted busi-
The act covers people aged 60 and older,
mid-year budget review, which increased
ness with Iraq.
with the exception of certain employ-
its cumulative deficit estimates for fiscal
ment and training provisions that cover
1992-96 by $328 billion above what was
AMERICAN MIAs are focus of
individuals 55 or older.
projected in January - a 62 percent in-
congressional inquiry.
Bill sponsor Brock Adams, D-Wash.,
crease.
Committees in both the Senate and
said the measure, which would authorize
A little more than a third of the
House yesterday began to focus once
about $1.7 billion for fiscal 1992, also
overall deficit increase was attributed to
again on the issue of Americans missing
would provide assistance to those who
the Treasury mistake, while a good por-
in action and possibly still held against
must care for elderly family members at
tion of the rest is due to additional costs
their will in Southeast Asia
home, especially caregivers who are el-
of closing down failed banks and thrifts.
The House Foreign Affairs Sub-
derly themselves. "It gives people a few
Darman's explanation for the mis-
committee on Asian and Pacific Affairs
days off," he said.
take did not go over well with Senate
held a hearing yesterday afternoon to ex-
About $5 million would also be au-
Budget Chairman Jim Sasser, D-Tenn.,
amine the government's efforts to resolve
thorized to pay for a White House Con-
who pointed out that last year's budget
the cases of those still listed as missing.
ference on Aging in 1993.
deal raised taxes by $137 billion - just
Meanwhile, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.,
While most of the bill has bipartisan
slightly more than the amount of the ac-
announced that the Senate Foreign Rela-
support, some Republicans objected to an
counting mistake.
tions committee will hold hearings, tenta-
amendment that would provide benefits to
tively set for Sept. 11-12, that will focus
workers whose companies had defaulted on
U.S. DEALINGS with Iraq ques-
on information regarding missing service-
agreements to provide pensions. The
tioned by Senate and House panels.
men and supposed "live sightings" of
amendment was approved, 12-5.
Two congressional committees yes-
military personnel in Southeast Asia.
GOP members said President Bush
terday continued their attempts to learn
The announcement of the hearings
would be likely to veto the bill over the
more about pre-war U.S. foreign policy
came as newspapers published a photo-
amendment, which would cost about $50
toward Iraq. But at least one panel was
graph yesterday that shows what family
million and be paid from funds from the
frustrated in its efforts to move forward
members say are three U.S. servicemen,
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
with hearings.
listed as missing, apparently still held in
April Glaspie. The Senate Foreign
captivity somewhere in Southeast Asia.
KOREAN WAR memorial bill
Relations Committee was forced to can-
The photograph was the subject of
gets nod from Senate panel.
cel - at least for now - a hearing that
the Asian Affairs Subcommittee hearing,
The Senate Energy Committee yes-
had been scheduled for tomorrow with
where it was used by members to under-
terday approved, 20-0, legislation (S 855)
the former U.S. ambassador to Iraq,
score their criticism of the government's
that would authorize a memorial to be
April Glaspie, to discuss her July 1990
commitment to resolving outstanding
built in Washington, D.C., to honor those
closed-door discussion with Iraqi leader
POW/MIA cases.
who served in the Korean War.
Saddam Hussein. The committee wants
In particular, members were alarmed
The memorial would be similar to
to question her about reported discrep-
when Carl Ford, Deputy Assistant Secre-
national memorials that honor veterans
ancies between her previous testimony to
tary of Defense for International Security
of World War I, World War II and the
the committee about that conversation
Affairs, stated that while the government
Vietnam conflict.
and cables to the State Department in
possessed the photograph in September
The bill would require the American
which she had described the interview.
of last year, it was not passed to the FBI
Battle Monuments Commission to obtain
Committee Chairman Claiborne
for analysis until January 1991.
Thursday, July 18, 1991
Congressional Monitor
Page 5
Kerry said the Senate committee
She was particularly opposed to a
trained for jobs that pay lower wages
hearings may call on high level officials
provision in the bill that would deny an
than men receive, according to the study.
from the Nixon administration to testify
appeal if the federal court found that
But Jones said the report was incon-
on how information on POWs and MIAs
there had been a "full and fair" trial on
clusive. It included information from
was acted on in the early 1970's.
the state level.
only 16 states and New York and other
That means, she told the panel, that
states with large minority populations
PANAMA STRUGGLING to
federal courts would have to reject an
did not have the data GAO had sought.
maintain democracy, panel hears.
appeal unless there was a major proce-
"The JTPA program data do not
More than a year and a half after the
dural error during the state trial.
support any findings of overt or system-
U.S. invaded Panama, the House Foreign
atic discrimination against minorities or
Affairs Committee's Western Hemi-
POSTAL SERVICE financing
women," Jones said.
sphere Affairs Subcommittee heard testi-
proposal opposed by Treasury.
Lawrence H. Thompson, an assistant
mony yesterday that the development of
Postmaster General Anthony M.
comptroller general at GAO, admitted
a functioning democracy in Panama is in
Frank's proposal to allow the U.S. Postal
that the study is insufficient to draw
"serious trouble."
Service to make independent financing
broad conclusions about widespread
Subcommittee Chairman Robert G.
and investment decisions was met with a
discrimination. He said the subcommit-
Torricelli, D-N.J., said that protecting
cold shoulder yesterday by the Treasury
tee should instead focus on structural
and furthering the cause of democracy
Department during a hearing before a
changes to the JTPA program, which
was one of President Bush's prime objec-
Government Operations subcommittee.
sometimes results in disparities that are
tives in ousting Gen. Manuel Noriega
Frank has proposed that the Postal
not necessarily illegal.
from power when the invasion began on
Service be allowed to borrow from
Dec. 20, 1989.
sources other than the Treasury Depart-
HOUSE LEADERSHIP to be ex-
But Torricelli's panel heard that
ment, as it is now required to do. The
panded, Foley says.
Panama has yet to establish a stable
postmaster also wants the authority to
House Speaker Thomas S. Foley, D-
democratic society.
invest directly in the stock market, in-
Wash., gave the first hints yesterday of
"Nineteen months after the ousting
stead of being limited to Treasury securi-
how he plans to expand the House lead-
of Noriega, Panama's internal security
ties.
ership, as he told reporters that he wants
forces still cannot begin to control their
Comer S. Coppie, senior assistant
to increase the number of chief deputy
own streets," said Richard L. Millett,
postmaster general, told the Government
whips from one to three.
professor of history at Southern Illinois
Information, Justice and Agriculture
David E. Bonior, D-Mich., who cur-
University.
Subcommittee the changes could save as
rently serves as the sole chief deputy
Other witnesses said that major hu-
much as $87 million a year, which could
whip, was elected majority whip on July
man rights improvements under the
help keep postal rates down.
11. In September, he will replace William
democratically elected Endara govern-
But Assistant Treasury Secretary
H. Gray III, D-Pa., who is retiring.
ment have not translated into popular
Gerald Murphy said that there was no
Since Gray announced he was leav-
support because it was U.S. forces that
concrete evidence that substantial money
ing, Foley has been lobbied by black, fe-
brought down Noriega, not a revolution
would be saved by allowing the Postal
male and conservative Democrats to ex-
by the current government.
Service to borrow from sources other
pand the leadership to include them.
than the Treasury.
Foley said he wanted to include more
HABEAS CORPUS limits would
Murphy also said that if the agency
viewpoints in leadership meetings. The
burden state courts, panel hears.
borrowed from the Treasury to invest di-
Democratic Caucus will meet next week
The House Judiciary Subcommittee
rectly in the stock market, the borrowing
to approve the addition of two chief dep-
on Civil and Constitutional Rights yes-
would be scored as an outlay and increase
uty whips, Foley said. He added that an
terday heard that limiting the use of ha-
the budget deficit. Murphy estimated
announcement will be made shortly after
beas corpus appeals, or challenges by
that the increase in the deficit could be
that detailing whom he would appoint to
death row inmates of the constitutional-
$1 billion to $4 billion.
the three chief deputy whip posts.
ity of their convictions, would place an
unreasonable burden on state courts.
GAO STUDY presents possible
A broad anti-crime bill (S 1241) ap-
discrimination under JTPA.
Not As Scheduled
proved by the Senate July 11 would place
A Labor Department official yester-
a limit on federal court reviews of the
day disputed preliminary findings by the
The Senate Energy and Natural Re-
cases by death row inmates.
General Accounting Office (GAO) that
sources Committee yesterday post-
While witnesses told the panel that
poned work on legislation (S 395) that
women and minorities served by the Job
would reverse a Department of Energy
some reform of the system is necessary,
Training Partnership Act (JTPA) are
decision to close the Fast Flux nuclear
they said the law would make the state
discriminated against.
research test reactor in Washington
courts the final arbitrators of federal law.
At a hearing before the Government
state.
"The state courts have not, appar-
Operations Subcommittee on Employ-
A committee aide said the bill was
ently will not and perhaps cannot enforce
ment and Housing, Robert T. Jones, as-
removed from the panel's agenda to
federal constitutional rights with any
sistant secretary of Labor, called the
give members a chance to review recom-
consistent reliability in capital cases,"
GAO study "preliminary and anecdotal."
mendations on the bill that were re-
said William M. Leech Jr., former attor-
The GAO report said 11 percent to
ceived from the administration on
ney general of Tennessee.
Tuesday.
20 percent of blacks in a select sample of
The wording of the Senate bill does
Bill supporters, including lawmakers
JTPA participants received only job
from Washington, say the reactor
not recognize that mistakes can occur
search assistance while white partici-
should not be shut down and could be
due to the institutional structure of the
pants were provided with classroom and
used to support private sector research
state judiciary and the often poor legal
on-the-job training. Data showed that
in numerous areas.
representation, making the federal ap-
those who received the job training
The committee expects to take up
peals process indispensable, Christine M.
earned higher wages.
the bill before the August recess, an
Durham, a justice on the Utah Supreme
Women often receive more classroom
aide said.
Court, told the panel.
training than men, but they are being
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Thursday, July 18, 1991
Committee Meetings Scheduled Today
Senate Committees
USIA NOMINATION
SELF-GOVERNANCE
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
The full committee (Acting Chairman
The full' committee (Chairman Inouye, D-
MARITIME COMMISSION
Kerry, D-Mass.) will hold a confirmation hear-
Hawaii) will hold a hearing on legislation (S
Senate Commerce Committee
ing on the nomination of Charles G. Untermyer
1287) to establish a tribal self-governance dem-
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chair-
to be an associate director of the United States
onstration project.
man Breaux, D-La.) will hold a hearing on the
Information Agency.
Following full committee markup (above)
fiscal 1992 reauthorization of the Federal Mari-
11am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
SR-485 Russell Bldg. July 18
time Commission.
Witnesses scheduled:
3:30pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. July 18
PANEL 1: Eddie Brown assistant secretary for
Witnesses scheduled: Christopher Koch chair-
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
TREATIES AND PROTOCOLS
man, Federal Maritime Commission
PANEL 2: Joe de la Cruz president, Quinault
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Business Committee; Henry Cagey - chairman,
The full committee (Chairman Pell, D-R.I.)
Lummi. Indian Business Council, Wash.; Dale
will hold a hearing on pending treaties and
Risling - chairman, Hoopa Indian Tribe, Calif.;
ENERGY NOMINATION
protocols.
William Ron Allen chairman, Jamestown Band
Senate Energy Committee
of Klallam Indians, Wash.
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
PANEL 3: Wilma Mankiller principal chief, Cher-
The full committee (Chairman Johnston,
Agenda:
okee Nation, Okla.; Richard Stitt self-gover-
D-La.) will hold a confirmation hearing on the
Protocol amending the Extradition Treaty between
nance coordinator, Central Council, Tlinglit &
nomination of William Happer to be director of
the United States and Canada (Treaty Doc. 101-
Haida Tribes, Alaska; Marge Anderson chief
energy research for the Energy Department.
17)
executive, Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians,
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
Amendments to the 1928 Convention concerning
Minn.; Ed Manatowa, Jr. - pricipal chief, Sac &
International Expositions (Treaty Doc. 101-15)
Fox Tribe, Okla.
Protocol amending the Convention on Interna-
PANEL 4: Dale Phillips chairman, Cocopah
tional Civil Aviation (Treaty Doc. 101-14)
Tribal Council, Ariz.; Ivan Makil president, Salt
ENERGY SECURITY
Convention providing a uniform law on the form of
Water Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Ariz.;
Senate Energy Committee
an international will (Treaty Doc. 99-29)
Ken Smith - chief executive officer, Warm
Witness Scheduled: Robert Dalton assistant legal
The full committee (Chairman Johnston,
Springs Tribe, Ore.
adviser, State Department
D-La.) will hold a hearing on legislation (S
1018) to establish and measure the nation's
progress toward greater energy security.
FULL COMMITTEE BUSINESS
3pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED
Witnesses scheduled: Peter Sabo Energy Depart-
Senate Judiciary Committee
ENTERPRISES
ment; Peter Blair - Office of Technology Assess-
The full committee (Chairman Biden, D-
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
ment; William Chandler Batelle National Labs;
Del.) will meet to consider pending business.
Government Information and Regulation
Melvin Conant Conant & Associates; Ronald
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
Morse Economic Strategy Institute
Subcommittee (Chairman Kohl, D-Wis.) will
Agenda:
hold a hearing on the risks associated with
Clyde Hamilton to be U.S. Circuit Judge, Fourth
various government-sponsored enterprises
Circuit; Michael Luttig to be U.S. Circuit Judge,
such as the Federal National Mortgage Associ-
Fourth Circuit; Morton Brody to be U.S. District
CLEAN WATER
ation (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home
Judge, District of Maine; Fernando Gaitan to be
Senate Environment Committee
Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).
U.S. District Judge, Western District of Mo.
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
The organizations are privately owned, but
S 15 to combat violence and crimes against women
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) will hold hear-
benefit from tax advantages and exemptions
on the streets and in homes. S 479 to encourage
innovation and productivity, stimulate trade, and
ings on legislation (S 1081) to amend and
from federal securities laws. They also have the
promote the competitiveness and technological
reauthorize the Federal Water Pollution Con-
implicit guarantee of the federal government to
leadership of the United States
trol Act of 1972.
cover their losses.
S 313 to carry out obligations of the United States
9:30am & 2pm SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
under the United Nations Charter and other
Agenda 7 witnesses scheduled:
Witnesses scheduled: Charles Bowsher comptrol-
international agreements pertaining to the pro-
July 18:
ler general, GAO; Michael Basham deputy
tection of human rights by establishing a civil
9:30am: Coastal protection; clean lakes; Great
assistant secretary, Department of the Treasury;
action for recovery of damages from a person who
Lakes; Mexican border:
Robert Reishchauer director, Congressional
engages in torture or extra judicial killing
Ann Pesiri Swanson Chesapeake Bay Foundation;
Budget Office; Thomas Stanton - Olwine,
S 652 to protect the privacy of telephone users
Tim Keeney Connecticut Department of Envi-
Connelly, Chase, O'Donnell and Weyher
S 756 copyright renewal provisions
ronmental Conservation; Dawn Martin Ameri-
S 959 to establish a commission to commemerate
can Oceans Campaign; Joseph Birgeles - Ameri-
the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas
can Association of Port Authorities; Beth
Jefferson
Millman Coast Alliance; Tim McNulty Council
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
S 653 to prohibit injunctive relief, or an award of
of Great Lakes Governors; Jeff Stickle - Sierra
APACHE WATER RIGHTS
costs, including attorney's fees, against a judicial
Club; Patrick Zurick Santa Cruz County Health
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
officer for action taken in a judicial capacity
Department; Jack Stanford University of Mon-
S 826 - to establish a specialized corps of judges
tana; Richard Wedepohl North American Lake
The full committee (Chairman Inouye, D-
necessary for certain federal proceedings required
Management Society
Hawaii) will mark up pending legislation.
to be conducted
2pm: Compliance & enforcement; state certification
10am SR-485 Russell Bldg. July 18
S 862 to provide for a demonstration program for
of federal projects; miscellaneous topics:
Agenda:
voir dire examination in certain criminal cases
John Martin Environmental Protection Agency;
S 291 - to settle certain water rights claims of the
S 865 to provide for a demonstration program for
Richard Hembra General Accounting Office;
San Carlos Apache Tribe
voir dire examination in certain civil cases
Rob Stuart USPIRG; Linda Eichmiller Associ-
S 668 - Authorize consolidated grants to Indian
ation of State and Interstate Water Pollution
tribes to regulate environmental quality on In-
Control Administrators; Clyde Strong - Idaho
dian reservations
Deputy Attorney General; Gail Ann Greely
S 362 to provide federal recognition of the Mowa
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
National Hydropower Association; Roxanne Dow
Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama
Senate Labor Committee
Florida Department of Environmental Regula-
S 45 to provide for federal recognition of the Jena
Employment and Productivity Subcommit-
tion; John Todd Center for the Restoration of
band of Choctows of Louisiana, and for other
tee (Chairman Simon, D-III.) will hold a hear-
Waters; Jake Bair Coalition of Environmental
purposes
Training Centers; Alan Vicory - Association of
S 374 to settle all claims of the Aroostook Band of
ing on the future role of women in the
State and Interstate Water Pollution Control
Micmacs resulting from the band's omission from
workplace.
Administrators
the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980
9:30am SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
New listing
Revised listing
Thursday, July 18, 1991
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Page 7
Senate continued.
GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION
ENTERPRISES
IN AMERICA: A REPORT
House Banking Committee
House Education and Labor Committee
Witnesses scheduled:
Housing and Community Development
Elementary, Secondary and Vocational
PANEL 1: Clifford Adelman senior associate,
Office of Educational Research and Improve-
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Kildee,
ment, Education Department
will hold hearings on HR 2900, legislation
D-Mich.) will hold a hearing on the report
PANEL 2: Karen Nussbaum executive director, 9
designed to improve the financial soundness of
released by Sandia National Laboratories
to5, National Association of Working Women
government-sponsored enterprises. The orga-
called "Perspectives on Education in
PANEL 3: Caludia Wayne executive director,
nizations are privately owned but benefit from
America."
National Committee on Pay Equity; Heidi
tax exemptions and exemptions from federal
10am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
Hartmann director, Institute for Women's Pol-
security laws. They also have the implicit
Witnesses scheduled: Michael Wartell supervi-
icy Research; Bobbi Spalter-Roth research di-
rector, Institute for Women's Policy Research
guarantee of the federal government to cover
sor, Education and New Initiatives Division,
PANEL 4: Cindy Marano director, Wider Oppor-
their losses. The hearings will focus on the
Sandia National Laboratories; Robert
tunities for Women; Julia Stasch president,
Federal National Mortgage Association, the
Huelskamp senior member of technical staff,
Systems Analysis Department, Sandia National
Stein & Co., Chicago, III.; Anna Padia - vice
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Laboratories
president, Coalition of Labor Union Women,
and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Silver Spring, Md.; Gloria Buffonge faculty
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
secretary, Harvard Business School, Cambridge,
Witnesses scheduled:
Mass.
ANTI DRUG ABUSE ACT
PANEL: Robert Glauber - undersecretary of the
Treasury for finance; John Weicher assistant
House Education and Labor Committee
secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
PANEL: Leland Brendsel chairman and CEO,
man Martinez, D-Calif.) will hold a hearing on
House Committees
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.; James
the reauthorization of portions of the 1988
Johnson chairman and CEO, Federal National
Anti Drug Abuse Act.
Mortgage Association;
9:30am 2257 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Witnesses scheduled:
DISASTER ASSISTANCE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PANEL 1: Jo Ann Barnhart - assistant secretary of
House Agriculture Committee
IN RURAL AMERICA
Health and Human Services for children and
families
The full committee (Chairman de la Garza,
House Budget Committee
PANEL 2: Gary Clark founder, Gary Clark Lead-
D-Texas) will continue to will mark up legisla-
House Hunger Committee
ership Camp Drug Prevention
tion (HR 2893) to extend to 1991 crops the
Community Development and Natural Re-
disaster assistance provisions of the 1990 farm
sources Task Force (Chairman Espy, D-Miss.)
bill.
of House Budget Committee and House Select
1:30pm 1300 Longworth Bldg. July 18
Hunger Committee (Chairman Hall, D-Ohio)
CONGRESSIONAL
Note: The markup began July 16
will hold a joint hearing on micro-economic
development strategies for rural America.
MONITOR
9:30am 210 Cannon Bldg. July 18
Witnesses scheduled: Reps. Cardiss Collins, D-
FULL APPROPS COMMITTEE MARKUP
Managing Editor: Brian Nutting
III, Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
House Appropriations Committee
Isaac Shapiro Center on Budget and Policy
Senior Editor: Robert Healy
The full committee (Chairman Whitten, D-
Priorities; Ralph Widner Appalachian Regional
News Editors: Christine C. Lawrence, Amy
Miss.) will meet to mark up pending
Commission; Kathryn Keeley Women Venture;
Stern
legislation.
Rick Carlisle Center for Economic Develop-
Senior Reporters: Thomas Galvin, Richard
9:30am 2360 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
ment; John Else Institute for Social and Eco-
Sammon
Agenda:
nomic Development
Reporters: Elizabeth A. Palmer, Andrew
HR- - draft legislation making supplemental
Taylor, Sheldon P. Yett
appropriations for fiscal 1991 for emergency di-
COMPETITIVENESS
Editorial Assistants: David Masci, Catherine
saster relief.
House Budget Committee
Paler
HR- FY92 Transportation approps
Defense, Foreign Policy and Space Task
Intern: Dean Covey
Force (Chairman Durbin, D-III.) will hold a
hearing on contributions of small science
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House Armed Services Committee
Ipm 210 Cannon Bldg. July 18
Investigations Subcommittee (Chairman
Witnesses scheduled:
Chairman: Andrew Barnes
Mavroules, D-Mass.) will meet to vote on the
PANEL: Charles Vest president, Massachusetts
Vice Chairman: Andrew P. Corty
need to issue a subpoena for hearings on the
Institute of Technology; Leon Lederman presi-
Editor and Publisher: Neil Skene
dent, American Association for the Advancement
recently cancelled A-12 stealth plane.
Executive Editor: Robert W. Merry
of Science
10am 2212 Rayburn Bldg. open/may close
PANEL: John McTague vice president for tech-
July 18
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Domestic Monetary Policy Subcommittee
D.C. BUDGET
or first-class mail beyond the delivery area. To
(Chairman Neal, D-N.C.) will hold a hearing
House District of Columbia Committee
subscribe, call 887-6279.
on Federal Reserve System issues.
The full committee (Chairman Dellums, D-
Subscribers in the Washington, D.C., area
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
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should call our Customer Service Department at
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HR - to permit the D.C. mayor to reduce the
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HR - to permit D.C. to issue general obligation
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bonds to finance the fiscal 1990 general fund
Witnesses scheduled:
Print a weekly listing of committee publica-
operating deficit
tions.
Wayne Angell member Board of Governors, Fed-
HR - to authorize a modified reduction-in-force
Copyright 1991, Congressional Quarterly
eral Reserve System; Edward Kelly - member
procedure for municipal employees.
Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System;
Inc., 1414 22nd Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
Witnesses: Sharon Pratt Dixon mayor, District
20037. (202) 887-8500.
Brent Bowen - inspector general, Federal Reserve
of Columbia; John Wilson chair, D.C. city
System
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House continued.
IRAQI COMPLIANCE WITH
Agenda:
UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTIONS
July 18:
House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR 2370 to expand the boundaries of Stones
ERISA & INSURANCE COMPANIES
Europe and the Middle East Subcommit-
River National Battlefield, Tenn.
House Education and Labor Committee
tee (Chairman Hamilton, D-Ind.) and Human
HR 2035/S 363 to authorize the addition of 15
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
acres to Morristown National Historical Park
Rights and International Organizations Sub-
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) will hold a
Witnesses scheduled: Reps Gordon, D-Tenn;
committee (Chairman Yatron, D-Pa.) will hold
hearing on legislation (HR 1602) to amend
Zimmer, R-N.J.: Jerry Rogers - National Park
a hearing on the role of the United Nations in
Service
Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
the Persian Gulf War and the status of Iraqi
PANEL 1: John Seidel - University of Maryland;
Security Act of 1974 to provide that such act
compliance with U.N. resolutions.
Michel Byers - New Jersey Conservation Foun-
does not pre-empt actions under state law
9am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
dation; Marion Harris Morris County Trust for
against persons who engage in unfair insur-
Witnesses scheduled: Thomas Pickering - U.S.
Historic Preservation; A. Wilson Greene Associ-
ance claims practices.
ambassador to the United Nations; John Bolton
ation for the Preservation of Civil War Sites
10am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
assistant secretary of State for International
Witnesses scheduled:
Organization Affairs
PANEL 1: Thomas Hartnett - commissioner, New
York State Department of Labor; Masako Dolan
FY92 JUSTICE
- deputy commissioner for policy, California De-
DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION
partment of Insurance
FDA REGULATION OF L-TRYPTOPAN
House Judiciary Committee
PANEL 2: Christine Douheret; John Morrison
House Government Operations Committee
attorney, Helena, Mont.; Carl Schramm Health
The full committee (Chairman Brooks, D-
Human Resources and Intergovernmental
Insurance Association of America; James Ray
Texas) will hold a hearing on the fiscal 1992
Relations Subcommittee (Chairman Weiss, D-
building trades department, AFL-CIO; Maurice
authorization for the Department of Justice.
Baskin National Association of Manufacturers
N.Y.) will hold a hearing on problems with the
10am 2141 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
PANEL 3: Barb Brisumbly Michigan Sanctuary,
Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regu-
Witnesses scheduled: Richard Thornburgh - at-
Inc., Royal Oak, Mich.; Carol Sharlip - director,
lation of L-tryptopan, an amino acid used as a
torney general, Department of Justice
Patchwork, Charleston, W.Va.; Jim Nelson ex-
dietary supplement.
ecutive director, City, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.
10am 2154 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
Witnesses scheduled:
PANEL 1: Dorothy Wilson Philadelphia, Pa.;
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
RECYCLING
Frances Thompson Rockville, Md.; Paul Houts
BIODIVERSITY
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Washington, D.C.
Commerce, Consumer Protection and
PANEL 2: Dr. Esther Sternberg National Insti-
House Merchant Marine Committee
tute of Mental Health; Dr. Richard Wurtman
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
Competitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman
Mass. Institute of Technology; Simon Young
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
Collins, D-III.) will hold a hearing on legisla-
McGill University
Studds, D-Mass) will mark up pending
tion (HR 2746) to develop, assist, and stabilize
PANEL 3: Dr. Douglas Archer - deputy director,
legislation.
recycling markets.
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
9:30am 1334 Longworth Bldg. July 18
11am 2226 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
Agenda:
Witnesses scheduled: Carol Andress - Northeast-
HR 2082 to conserve the diversity of fish, wildlife,
Midwest Institute; Chaz Miller Glass Packaging
and biological systems in the U.S.
Institute; Joe Schwartz Environmental Action;
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
HR 1297 to amend the Dingell-Johnson Sport
Jane Witheridge Recycling Waste Management
House Government Operations Committee
Fish Restoration Act to authorize the use by
of North America; George Schreiber Council for
Legislation and National Security Sub-
coastal states of apportionments under that act
Solid Waste Solutions and the Plastics Recycling
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) will
for construction, renovation, and maintenance of
Alliance; Dennis Sabourin - Wellman Inc
hold a hearing on draft legislation to remove
shoreside pumpout stations for marine sanitation
from the budget an Office of Management and
devices
HR 2105 to designate the area in Calhoun
Budget error that added $2 billion in adminis-
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
County, Texas, known as Rancho La Bahia, as
trative expenses to the Social Security trust
ENERGY STRATEGY
the Myrtle Foester Whitmire National Wildlife
fund.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Refuge
9:30am 2247 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Andy Jacobs, D-Ind.;
man Sharp, D-Ind.) will mark up draft energy
Gwendolyn King - commissioner, Social Security
strategy legislation.
Administration; Arthur Flemming - coalition
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
chairman, Save Our Security; William Dodds
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Note: The subcommittee has circulated three titles
National Council of Senior Citizens; Paul van de
BIODIVERSITY/INDOOR AIR
of a draft omnibus measure, relating to: natural
Water Congressional Budget Office; Wilson
House Science Committee
gas energy, energy efficiency and the Strategic
Hulley - social security disability claimant; Er-
Petroleum Reserve.
nestine Hayes social security disability claim-
Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
ant; Martha McSteen - president, National to
Scheuer, D-N.Y.) will mark up pending
Preserve Social Security and Medicare; Donald
legislation.
HEALTH CARE
Endsley - American Federation of Government
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
Employees; Eileen Sweeney - National Senior
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Agenda:
Citizens Center; Daniel Smith Social Security
HR 585 -to establish a national policy for the
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
Management Association
conservation of biological diversity
tee (Chairman Dingell, D-Mich.) will hold a
HR 1066 - Indoor Air Quality Act of 1991
hearing on the Medicaid program. The hearing
will focus on access to health care, the growing
SUBCOMMITTEE BUSINESS
cost of that care, the oversight of federal and
House Committee on
state governments of the Medicaid program
House Administration
SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS
and proposals for reform of the health-care
Procurement and Printing Subcommittee
House Science Committee
system.
(Chairman Gejdenson, D-Conn.) will meet to
Technology and Competitiveness Sub-
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
consider print and procurement resolutions.
committee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.) will
11am H-328 Capitol Bldg. July 18
hold a hearing on federal patent policy:
"Copyright of Software."
BANKING BILL
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
House Energy and Commerce Committee
PUBLIC LANDS
Witnesses scheduled: Robert White - undersec-
Telecommunication
d
Finance
Sub-
House Interior Committee
retary for technology, Commerce Department;
Ralph Oman - register of copyright, Library of
committee (Chairm Markey, D-Mass.) will
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
Congress; James Chandler National Law Cen-
hold
a
hearing Emprehensive banking leg-
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) will
ter, George Washington University; Mauro
islation (HroOs).
hold hearings on pending legislation.
Togneri Institute of Electric Engineers; Steve
9:15am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. July 18
Metalitz - Information Industries Association
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turers Association; Allen Lenz - Chemical Manu-
TAXPAYER "BILL OF RIGHTS"
facturers Association; Kenneth McLenna presi-
House Ways and Means Committee
dent and CEO, Manufacturers' Alliance for
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Productivity and Innovation Inc.; Gerald
Pickle, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on pro-
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION R & D
Mossinghoff - president, Pharmaceutical Manu-
facturers Association; Charles Corry - chairman
posals to establish safeguards and protect the
House Science Committee
and CEO,USX Corp.; Walter Williams - chair-
rights of taxpayers under the Internal Reve-
Technology and Competitiveness Sub-
man and CEO, Bethlehem Steel Corp. represent-
nue Code.
committee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.) will
ing American Iron and Steel Institute; Richard
9:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
mark up draft legislation, the Department of
Besser - president and CEO, Chicago Pneumatic
Transportation Research and Development
Tool Co.; Max Moore - president, Oklahoma
Act of 1991.
Steel & Wire Co.; Robert Stevens - president,
2:30pm 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
Impact Force Inc. representing Forging Industry
Joint Committees
Association; Robert Ross - executive director,
FSC/DISC Tax Association Inc.; Robert Shapiro
- vice president, Progressive Policy Institute;
VA TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
ECONOMIC ISSUES
Norman Ture president, Institute for Research
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
on the Economics of Taxation; James Merle
Joint Economic Committee (Acting Chair-
Education, Training and Employment
Carter executive director, Organization for the
man Hamilton, D-Ind.) will hold a roundtable
Subcommittee (Chairman Penny, D-Minn.)
Fair Treatment of International Investment;
discussion on economic issues.
will hold a hearing on programs for transition
John Qualls president, Micro Economics Inc.
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
assistance for veterans.
representing Citizens for an Alternative Tax Sys-
Witness scheduled: Robert Eisner - economics
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. July 18
tem
professor, Northwestern University
Witnesses scheduled: Thomas Collins - assistant
secretary of Labor; Christopher Jehn assistant
secretary of Defense; D'Wayne Gray chief bene-
fits director, Department of Veterans Affairs;
Kim Wincup - assistant secretary, Army; Bar-
bara Spyridon Pope assistant secretary, Navy;
News Events Today
Jerome Gary Cooper - assistant secretary, Air
Force
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SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
The Monitor has received notice of the
The breakfast and presentation by Sen. Levin are
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
following events scheduled to take place in
open to media coverage. The 9:30 forum will be
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
closed to the news media.
tee (Chairman Staggers, D-W.Va.) will mark
tions and public interest groups who wish to
Note: There is a charge for this event of $45 for
up pending legislation.
have events listed in the section should send
members and $65 for non-members. For reserva-
9:30am 340 Cannon Bldg. July 18
Agenda:
pertinent information to: The Congressional
tions call the number listed above.
HR 939 - Provide eligibility to members of the
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
selected reserve for the Veterans Home Loan
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
Program
include a telephone number. Notices may be
ABORTION NEWS CONFERENCE
The National Pro-Choice Coalition holds a
HR 1384 - Provide for a demonstration program by
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
the secretary of Veterans Affairs with respect to
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
news conference at the start of Direct Action
adjustable rate mortgages
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
Day in which opponents of the "gag rule" on
HR 1624 - Provide for the establishment of a
information call (202) 887-8686.
family planning clinics lobby members of Con-
memorial on federal land within the District of
gress. A Hollywood delegation, which includes
Columbia to honor members of the armed forces
actresses Tyne Daley, Morgan Fairchild, Ally
who served in World War II, and to express the
sense of Congress concerning the U.S. participa-
ABORTION BRIEFING
Sheedy and Bonnie Franklin, and actors Peter
tion in that conflict
Planned Parenthood sponsors a breakfast
Horton, Billy Baldwin, Curtis Armstrong and
HR 2771 - Remove limitations on payment of
briefing with four physicians who are partici-
Robert Foxworth, participates in the event.
attorney fees in cases in which the U.S. is seeking
pating in the National Direct Action Day to
9:30am Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel,
to collect an indebtedness to the U.S. arising out
Overturn the Gag Rule. The physicians are
400 New Jersey Ave. N.W., Regency Ballroom
of a housing loan guaranteed or insured by the
Kenneth Edelin, associate dean at the Boston
July 18
Department of Veterans Affairs
University School of Medicine; Irving Rust,
Contact: Tamar Raphael, 703-522-2214, or
medical director of the South Bronx Center of
the hotel, 202-737-1234
Planned Parenthood of New York City; Ralph
U.S. INTERNATIONAL
Hessekiele, director of obstetrics and gynecol-
COMPETITIVENESS
ogy at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital; and
CLARENCE THOMAS
House Ways and Means Committee
U.S. Navy physician Jeffrey Jensen.
NEWS CONFERENCE
The full committee (Chairman Rostenkow-
8am, Washington Court Hotel, 525 New
The National Center for Neighborhood En-
ski, D-Ill.) will hold a series of hearings on the
Jersey Ave. N.W. July 18
terprise, a coalition of "politically indepen-
factors, including trade and tax issues, affect-
Contact: Bebe Banhsen, 202-387-6556, or the
dent" black scholars, ministers, educators and
ing U.S. international competitiveness and on
hotel, 202-628-2100
activists, holds a news conference to announce
the current and prospective state of the na-
their support of Judge Clarence Thomas's
tion's competitiveness.
nomination to the Supreme Court. Partici-
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. July 18
LOBBYING CHANGES
pants includes Rev. DeForest Soaries, journal-
Witnesses scheduled: Peter McCloskey - presi-
American League of Lobbyists will sponsor
ist Tony Brown, D.C. School Board member
dent, Electronic Industries Association; G. Frank
a breakfast meeting to discuss changes in
Nate Bush, and National Association of Resi-
Pittman - Carnegie-Mellon University, repre-
senting Institute for Electrical and Electronics
lobbying laws.
dent Management Corporations, President
Engineers; Ronald Rosenzweig - president and
8am, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey
Kimi Gray.
CEO, Amadigies Inc. representing American
Ave. N.W. 18
10am, National Press Club, 14th and F Sts.
Electronics Association; Larry Langdon
Contact: Patti Jo Baber 703-960-3011
N.W., First Amendment Room July 18
Hewlett Packard Co., representing Ad Hoc Elec-
Agenda:
Contact: Donna Lewis, 202-331-1103
tronics Tax Policy Committee; Jerome Lemelson
8am: Breakfast
Incline Village, Nev.; Bernard Shapiro part-
8:30am: presentation by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich.
ner, Price Waterhouse; John Wilkins Coopers &
9:30am: Forum with Senate Governmental Affairs
Lybrand; Mark Cahoon - executive director,
Oversight of Government Management Sub-
RURAL CRIME
Committee on State Taxation; Dan Bucks exec-
committee staff
NEWS CONFERENCE
utive director, Multistate Tax Commission; Alan
Linda Gustitus staff director; Pete Levin counsel;
Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., holds a news
Magazine president, Health Industry Manufac-
Kim Corthell - minority staff director
conference to discuss a rural drug and crime
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CLARENCE THOMAS
CABLE TV RATES
NEWS CONFERENCE
The House Energy and Commerce sub-
Reps. Dick Armey, R-Texas, Gary Franks,
committee on telecommunications and finance
bill he is introducing. The bill would boost
R-Conn., and Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., hold a
receives briefing on GAO report on cable televi-
assistance to law enforcement agencies in small
news conference to voice their support for the
sion rates.
towns and improve access to drug treatment
nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Su-
1:30pm 2218 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
and prevention programs.
preme Court.
Contact: Mike Connolly, 202-226-2424
10:30am 2134 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
1pm, House Radio-TV Gallery, Capitol Bldg.
Contact: Anne Raugh, 202-225-2876
July 18
Contact: Pat Shortridge, 202-225-7772
TRANSPORTATION
NEWS CONFERENCE
LUXURY TAX
Reps. Robert Roe, D-N.J., John Paul Ham-
NEWS CONFERENCE
EDUCATION STANDARDS
merschmidt, R-Mich., Norman Mineta, D-
Sen. Connie Mack, R-Fla., and Reps. Dick
NEWS CONFERENCE
Calif., and Bud Shuster, R-Pa., hold a news
Armey, R-Texas, and Olympia Snowe, R-
Colorado Gov. Roy Romer and South Caro-
conference to discuss introduction of the
Maine, hold a news conference to release a
lina Gov. Carroll Campbell, co-chairmen of the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Act of
study of the costs to employment caused by the
National Council on Education Standards and
1991.
new luxury tax on boats, planes and jewelry.
Testing, hold a news conference to discuss a
1:30pm, House Radio-TV Gallery Capitol
According to the study, the luxury tax will
report titled, "From Rhetoric to Action: State
Bldg. July 18
result in the loss of 9,000 jobs in the marine
Progress in Restructuring the Education Sys-
Contact: Jimmy Miller, 202-225-4472
manufacturing, general aviation and jewelry
tem." Immediately following the news confer-
industries.
ence, the council holds its first-ever meeting to
11am, SD-628 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
discuss whether or not specific education stan-
CLARENCE THOMAS
Contact: Ed Gillespie, 202-224-0374
dards and a system of voluntary national tests,
NEWS CONFERENCE
should be established. At the conclusion of the
Members of the Congressional Black Cau-
meeting, another news conference will be held.
cus hold a news conference to discuss their
1pm, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400
opposition to Clarence Thomas's nomination
BASE CLOSURE
New Jersey Ave. N.W. July 18
to the Supreme Court.
NEWS CONFERENCE
Contact: Amy Hatfield, 202-632-0954, Rae
2:30am House Radio-TV Gallery, Capitol
Sens. William Roth, R-Del., and John
Young Bond, 202-624-5331, or the hotel, 202-
Bldg. July 18
Breaux, D-La., hold a news conference to
737-1234
Contact: Amelia Parker, 202-226-7790, or
discuss legislation that would provide tax cred-
Agenda;
Khalil Munir, 202-225-5936
its for workers laid off due to military base
1pm: News conference with Governors Romer and
closures.
Campbell. Columbia Foyer.
11am, Senate Radio-TV Gallery, Capitol
1:30pm: Council meeting. Concord Room.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
4:30pm: News conference with members of the
Bldg. July 18
AND REPORTS
council including Governors Romer and Campbell
Contact: Verna Hensley, 202-224-3190, or
and Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., and Rep. Dale
8:30am: The Labor Department releases the
Bob Mann, 202-224-2136
Kildee, D-Mich. Columbia Foyer.
weekly jobless claims report.
Congressional Committee Phone Numbers
Senate Committees
Agriculture
224-2035
Governmental Affairs
224-4751
Appropriations
224-3471
Judiciary
224-5225
Armed Services
224-3871
Labor and Human Resources
224-5375
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
224-7391
Rules and Administration
224-6352
Budget
224-0642
Select Ethics
224-2981
Commerce, Science and Transportation
224-5115
Select Indian Affairs
224-2251
Energy and Natural Resources
224-4971
Select Intelligence
224-1700
Environment and Public Works
224-6176
Small Business
224-5175
Finance
224-4515
Special Aging
224-5364
Foreign Relations
224-4651
Veterans' Affairs
224-9126
House Committees
Agriculture
225-2171
Post Office and Civil Service
225-4054
Appropriations
225-2771
Public Works and Transportation
225-4472
Armed Services
225-4151
Rules
225-9486
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
225-4247
Science, Space and Technology
225-6371
Budget
226-7200
Select Aging
226-3375
District of Columbia
225-4457
Select Children, Youth and Families
226-7660
Education and Labor
225-4527
Select Hunger
226-5470
Energy and Commerce
225-2927
Select Intelligence
225-4121
Foreign Affairs
225-5021
Select Narcotics Abuse and Control
226-3040
Government Operations
225-5051
Small Business
225-5821
House Administration
225-2061
Standards of Official Conduct
225-7103
Interior and Insular Affairs
225-2761
Veterans' Affairs
225-3527
Judiciary
225-3951
Ways and Means
225-3625
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
225-4047
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Senate Committees Future Listings
Aging
MARAD REAUTHORIZATION
MARSHALL ISLANDS
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chair-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
224-5364
man Breaux, D-La.) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
hold a hearing on-the resettlement of Rongelap,
LOW-INCOME
hearing on the fiscal 1992 reauthorization of
Marshall Islands.
MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
the Maritime Administration.
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 30
Senate Special Aging Committee (Acting
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. July 31
Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
on problems associated with treating low-in-
GEOLOGIC MAPPING
come Medicare beneficiaries.
Mineral Resources and Development Sub-
9:30am SH-216 Hart Bldg. July 24
committee (Chairman Bingaman, D-N.M.) of
Witnesses scheduled: Gail Wilensky adminis-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
trator, Health Care Financing Administration;
Gwen King - commissioner, Social Security Ad-
Energy & Natural
mittee will hold a hearing on pending
legislation.
ministration
Resources
2:30pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 30
Agenda:
224-4971
S 1187 to provide certain procedures for entry onto
Stock Raising Homestead Act lands
HAWAIIAN HOMES
S 1179 - Geologic Mapping Act of 1991
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Appropriations
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
hold a hearing on consent to amendments by
224-3471
the state of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes
Commission Act.
Environment &
FY92 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 23
Agriculture, Rural Development and Re-
Public Works
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman Bur-
dick, D-N.D.) of Senate Appropriations Com-
PUBLICLANDS
224-6176
mittee will mark up fiscal 1992 appropriations
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
for programs under its juristiction.
Subcommittee (Chairman Bumpers, D-Ark.) of
DESALINIZATION RESEARCH
Time and Room TBA Date TBA
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
Senate Environment and Public Works
Note: Markup could occur with little advance
mittee will hold a hearing on pending
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
notice
legislation.
hold a hearing on legislation (S 481) to autho-
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 23 & 25;
rize research into the desalinization of water
August 1
and water reuse.
FY92 DEFENSE APPROPS
Agenda:
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 23
Subcommittee Markup
July 23:
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled to be
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
S 140 to increase federal payments in lieu of taxes
conducted by the Water Resources Subcommittee
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
to units of general local government
tee will mark up fiscal 1992 appropriations for
927 to provide for a transfer of lands between the
defense programs (HR 2521)
U.S. Forest Service and Eagle and Pitkin Coun-
TOXIC WASTE
Time & room TBA tentative September 17
ties in Colorado
July 25:
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
S 621/HR 543 to establish the Manzanar National
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Envi-
Historic Site in the state of California
ronment and Public Works Committee will
S 870 to authorize inclusion of a tract of land in the
hold a hearing on the toxics use and source
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Calif.
reduction provisions of the Resource Conserva-
S 1254 to increase the authorized acreage limit for
tion and Recovery Act (RCRA) amendments of
the Assateague Island National Seashore on the
Commerce,
1991 976).
Maryland mainland
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 24
S 1344 - to require the secretary of the Interior to
Science &
conduct a study of nationally significant places in
Japanese-American history
HR 848 to authorize the establishment of a
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Transportation
memorial at Custer Battlefield National Monu-
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
ment to honor the Indians who fought in the
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Envi-
224-5115
Battle of the Little Bighorn
ronment and Public Works Committee will
August I:
hold a hearing on legislation (S 1082) to amend
PUBLIC BROADCASTING
S 1156 - Federal Lands and Families Protection
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
REAUTHORIZATION
Act.
(RCRA) to implement the terms of the Basel
Communications Subcommittee (Chairman
Convention, a 1989 treaty governing the ship-
Inouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
ment of hazardous and solid wastes between
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
countries and the disposal of those wastes. The
hearing on the reauthorization of the Corpora-
ENERGY SCIENCE &
convention was submitted to the Senate for
tion for Public Broadcasting.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS
ratification in May 1991.
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. July 23
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 25
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
hold a hearing on legislation (S 1351) to encour-
JUNK FAX
age partnerships between Department of En-
NUCLEAR REACTOR SAFETY
Communications Subcommittee (Chairman
ergy Laboratories and educational institutions,
Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee (Chair-
Inouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
industry, and other federal laboratories in
man Graham, D-Fla.) of Senate Environment
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
support of critical national objectives in en-
and Public Works Committee will hold a hear-
hearing on legislation (S 1462), the Automated
ergy, national security, the environment, and
ing on international commercial nuclear reac-
Telephone Consumer Act of 1991.
scientific and technological competitiveness.
tor safety.
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. July 24
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. July 24 & 25
2pm SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 25
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free, but imposes a penalty for early withdrawal
Governmental
2) establish a new type of account that allows
no initial deduction, but allows penalty-free
FEDERAL BUILDINGS
withdrawals after five years for financing a first
Affairs
Water Resources, Transportation and In-
home, college education expenses or large med-
frastructure Subcommittee (Chairman Moyni-
224-4751
ical bills. Individuals could take their choice
han, D-N.Y.) of Senate Environment and Pub-
between the two types of IRAs available.
lic Works Committee will hold a hearing on the
COMBATING INSURANCE FRAUD
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. July 31
GSA's planning and management procedures
Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
and the condition of the federal building fund.
(Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) of Senate Govern-
2pm SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 29
mental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
on efforts to combat fraud and abuse in the
INDEPENDENT SOCIAL SECURITY;
insurance industry.
LIBERALIZE EARNINGS TEST
GLOBAL WARMING
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. July 19
Senate Finance Committee (Chairman
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
Bentsen, D-Texas) will mark up proposed leg-
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Envi-
islation to remove the Social Security Adminis-
ronment and Public Works Committee will
tration from the Health and Human Services
hold a hearing on recent developments con-
Department and establish it as an independent
DOD STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT
cerning international negotiations on global
agency. The committee also will consider a
Oversight of Government Management
warming and ozone depletion.
proposal to gradually raise the amount that
Subcommittee (Chairman Levin, D-Mich.) of
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. July 30
Social Security beneficiaries may earn without
Senate Governmenta Mairs Committee will
losing benefits.
hold an oversight Maring on problems associ-
Time TBA SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
ated
with
tment of Defense weapons
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
stockpile Magement.
Water Resources, Transportation and In-
June 13.
1:30pm SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. July 23
frastructure Subcommittee (Chairman Moyni-
han, D-N.Y.) of Senate Environment and Pub-
lic Works Committee will hold a hearing on the
proposed Department of Transportation head-
quarters and the relationship between the
Judiciary Department and the GSA for the
Foreign Relations
provision of space for the courts.
Indian Affairs
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. August 1
224-4651
224-2251
TREATIES AND PROTOCOLS
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
INDIAN EMPLOYMENT
Finance
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) will hold a hearing on
Joint Hearing
pending treaties and protocols.
Select Indian Affairs Committee (Chairman
224-4515
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. July 18
Inouye, D-Hawaii) and Employment and Pro-
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. July 24
ductivity Subcommittee (Chairman Simon, D-
MEDICARE REGULATIONS ON
July 18
III.) of Senate Labor and Human Resources
PHYSICIAN PAYMENT
Agenda:
Committee will hold a hearing on employment
Medicare and Long Term Care Subcommit-
Protocol amending the Extradition Treaty between
on Indian reservations.
tee (Chairman Rockefeller, D-W.Va.) of Senate
the United States and Canada (Treaty Doc. 101-
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg. July 25
17)
Finance Committee will hold a hearing on new
Amendments to the 1928 Convention concerning
Medicare physician payment regulations being
International Expositions (Treaty Doc. 101-15)
drafted by the Health Care Financing Adminis-
Protocol amending, the Convention on Interna-
tration (HCFA). Legislation enacted in 1989
tional Civil Aviation (Treaty Doc. 101-14)
requires HCFA to replace the current "reason-
Convention providing a uniform law on the form of
able charge" system of reimbursing doctors
an international will (Treaty Doc. 99-29)
with a new system based on a resource-based
Witness Scheduled: Robert Dalton - assistant legal
Intelligence
relative value scale. Under the new system
adviser, State Department
224-1700
payments would be based on the time, skill and
July 24
training needed to perform a procedure.
Agenda:
GATES NOMINATION
Amendments to the Montreal Protocol on sub-
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. July 19
Senate Select Intelligence Committee
stances that deplete the ozone layer (Treaty Doc.
Witnesses scheduled: Gail Wilensky - adminis-
102-4)
(Chairman Boren, D-Okla.) will hold confirma-
trator, Health Care Financing Administration; P.
Convention for the prohibition of fishing with long
tion hearings on the nomination of Robert
William Curreri commissioner, Physician Pay-
driftnets in the South Pacific (Treaty Doc. 102-7)
Gates to be director of central intelligence.
ment Review Commission
Witnesses Scheduled: Richard Smith principal
Time & room TBA September 16
PANEL: Clifton Cleaveland chairman, Health and
deputy assistant secretary of State for Oceans and
Public Policy Committee, American College of
International Environmental and Scientific Af-
Physicians; Robert Graham executive vice-pres-
fairs; David Colson - deputy assistant secretary of
ident, American Academy of Family Physicians;
State for Oceans and International Environmen-
Joseph Painter - chairman of the board of trust-
tal and Scientific Affairs
ees, American Medical Association
PANEL: Richard Field - member, Board of Re-
gents, American College of Surgeons; Paul Elbert
Judiciary
- director, American College of Surgeons; James
224-5225
Moorefield chairman of the board of chancellors,
American College of Radiology; Betty Stephenson
JUDICIARY NOMINATIONS
- president, American Society of Anesthesiology
GLASPIE & SADDAM HUSSEIN
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chairman Bi-
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
den, D-Del.) will hold a confirmation hearing
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.).O'I hold a hearing on
on pending nominations.
IRA EXPANSION
the July 25, 1990, COX Esation between April
Senate Finance Committee (Chairman
9:30am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. July 19
Glaspie, then unbassador to Iraq, and
Agenda: Andrew Kleinfeld to be U.S. Circuit
Bentsen, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on a
Iraqi President adam Hussein.
Judge, 9th Circuit; Bensen Everett Legg to be
proposal to change current laws governing
10am Room BA open/may close July 19
U.S. District Judge, District of Md.; Dee Bensen
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The
Witnesses scheduled: Lawrence Eagleburger
to be U.S. District Judge, District of Utah; Donald
revision has two parts: 1) restore the original
deputy secretary of State; April Glaspie - former
Graham to be U.S. District Judge, Southern
IRA that allows a contribution of $2,000 tax-
U.S. ambassador to Iraq
District of Fla.
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CREATING A COMMITTEE
Cowden executive director, American Associa-
ON POW/MIA AFFAIRS
tion of Enterprise Zones
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
PANEL: Joseph McGee commissioner, Connecti-
SUPREME COURT NOMINATION
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing
cut Department of Economic Development; Rob-
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chairman Bi-
on a resolution (S Res 82) to establish a Select
ert Trunzo - Wisconsin Secretary of Develop-
den, D-Del.) will hold confirmation hearings on
Committee on POW/MIA Affairs.
ment; Michael Murphy Milwaukee alderman
the nomination of Clarence Thomas to be
10:30 SR-301 Russell Bldg. July 25
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Time and Room TBA September Date
TBA
Veterans' Affairs
Small Business
224-9126
Labor & Human
GULF WAR VETERANS
224-5175
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Resources
ENTERPRISEZONES
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will continue
Senate Small Business Committee (Chair-
hearings on the readjustment problems of re-
224-5375
man Bumpers D-Ark.) will hold a hearing on
turning veterans of the Gulf War.
the potential impact' on small businesses of
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. July 25
INDIAN EMPLOYMENT
various enterprise zone proposals introduced in
Joint Hearing
the 102nd Congress. An enterprise zone would
Employment and Productivity Subcommit-
AMERICALEGION
be defined as an economically depressed area
tee (Chairman Simon, D-III.) of Senate Labor
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
receiving preferential tax and regulatory treat-
and Human Resources Committee and Select
ment from the federal and state government to
Joint Hearing
Indian Affairs Committee (Chairman Inouye,
encourage businesses to locate in the area.
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
D-Hawaii) will hold a joint hearing on employ-
9:30am SR-428A Russell Bldg. July 22
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) and House Vet-
ment on Indian reservations.
Witnesses scheduled:
erans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Mont-
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg. July 25
Jack F. Kemp Secretary of Housing and Urban
gomery, D-Miss.) will hold a joint hearing on
Development
the legislative concerns of the American
PANEL: Stuart Butler The Heritage Foundation;
Legion.
CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Paul Pride - Pride and Company; Richard
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. September 24
Senate Labor and Human Resources Com-
mittee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) will hold
a hearing on legislation (S 924) to establish a
program of categorical grants to states for
comprehensive mental health services for chil-
dren with serious emotional disturbance.
Time TBA SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. Date TBA
House Committees Future Listings
Rules &
Agriculture
focus on the Federal National Mortgage Asso-
ciation, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
225-2171
Corporation and the Federal Home Loan
Administration
Banks.
TOBACCO SEEDS
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. July 18, 19
224-6352
Peanuts and Tobacco Subcommittee
Witnesses scheduled: See "Committee Meetings
(Chairman Hatcher, D-Ga.) of House Agricul-
Scheduled Today" section for witnesses
ARCHITECTS REPORT
ture Committee will hold a hearing to review
July 19:
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
PANEL: Daniel Evans Jr. - chairman, Federal
the Tobacco Seed and Plant Exportation Act of
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
Housing Finance Board
1940. The law prohibits the export of tobacco
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will meet to re-
PANEL: Angelo Mozilo - president-elect, Mortgage
seeds, but without export incentives, many
Bankers Association of America; Rick Adams
ceive a report from the Architect of the Capitol
U.S. seed companies have ceased tobacco seed
chairman, Conventional Mortgage Committee,
and consider pending business.
research, and some believe the U.S. tobacco
National Association of Realtors and president,
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. July 23
industry has suffered as a result.
Independent Mortgage Services of San Antonio
Agenda:
PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECT OF THE
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg. July 25
PANEL: Bruce Dorpalen director, ACORN Hous-
ing Corp. of Philadelphia; Terrence Dunvernay
CAPITOL:
President, National Council of State Housing
1) elevator program
Agencies; Bart Harvey - vice chairman, The
2) electrical improvements project
Enterprise Foundation
3) recycling pilot program
4) Senate subway system
Banking, Finance
5) Senate chamber audio system
6) Capitol terrace office project
& Urban Affairs
7) Capitol security plan
8) Post office development plan
225-4247
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1) travel regulations
GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED
2) request for additional office space by California
ENTERPRISES
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
senators
Housing and Community Development
GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED
3) other pending business
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
ENTERPRISES
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Housing and Community Development
Committee will hold hearing on HR, 2900,
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
LINE-ITEM BILLS
legislation designed to improve the financial
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
soundness of government-sponsored enter-
Committee will mark up draft legislation on the
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing
prises. The organizations are privately owned
financial soundness of government-sponsored
on legislation (S 165) to enroll each item of each
but benefit from tax exemptions and exemp-
enterprises. The organizations are privately
appropriations bill that passes both houses as a
tions from federal security laws. They also have
owned but benefit from tax exemptions and
separate bill.
the implicit guarantee of the federal govern-
exemptions from federal security laws.
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. July 25
ment to cover their losses. The hearings will
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. July 24
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ELECTRONIC MONITORING
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
Select Education Subcommittee (Chairman
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) of House
Owens, D-N.Y.) of House Education and Labor
RTC AND REAL ESTATE
Education and Labor Committee will hold a
Committee will mark up pending legislation.
MARKETS
hearing on electronic monitoring.
Time & room TBA Date TBA
Resolution Trust Task Force (Chairman
Time & room TBA July 23
Agenda:
Vento, D-Minn.) of House Banking Finance
HR-- for the protection of Abandoned Infants
and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a
HR-- respite care
hearing on the effect of the sale of Resolution
Trust Corporation assets on real estate
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
markets.
Health and Safety Subcommittee (Chair-
Energy &
10am room TBA July 26
man Gaydos, D-Pa.) of House Education and
Labor Committee will continue hearings on
Commerce
the Indoor Air Quality Act of 1991 (HR 1066).
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Time & room TBA July 24
225-2927
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
ENERGY STRATEGY
Committee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
will mark up draft legislation to reauthorize
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
BLACK LUNG PROGRAM REVAMP
the 1950 Defense Production Act.
man Sharp, D-Ind.) of House Energy and
Labor Standards Subcommittee (Chmn
Time TBA 2128 Rayburn Bldg. tentative
Commerce Committee will mark up draft en-
Murphy, D-Pa.) of House Education and La-
July 30
ergy strategy legislation.
bor Committee will mark up legislation (HR
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. July 18
1637) to make improvements in the Black
10am room TBA July 23, 24, 30 & 31
Lung Benefits Act.
Note: The subcommittee has circulated three titles
Children, Youth &
1pm 2257 Rayburn Bldg. July 24
of a draft omnibus measure, relating to: natural
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
gas energy, energy efficiency and the Strategic
Families
July 10.
Petroleum Reserve.
226-7660
HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
INSURANCE INSOLVENCIES
NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS
Postsecondary Education Subcommittee
Commerce, Consumer Protection and Com-
House Select Children, Youth and Families
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) of House Educa-
petitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman Collins,
Committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.)
tion and Labor Committee will continue hear-
D-Ill.) of House Energy and Commerce Com-
will hold a hearing on noise induced hearing
ings on the reauthorization of the 1965 Higher
mittee will hold a hearing on insurance com-
loss among the nation's children.
Education Act.
pany insolvencies.
9:30am Room TBA July 22
Time & room TBA July 24, 25
9:30am room TBA July 24
INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS
Education &
INSURANCE COMPANY FAILURES &
Commerce, Consumer Protection and Com-
PENSION PLAN PROBLEMS
petitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman Collins,
Labor
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
D-Ill.) of House Energy and Commerce Com-
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) of House
mittee will hold a hearing on intercollegiate
225-4527
Education and Labor Committee will hold a
sports.
hearing on how the failure of insurance com-
10am room TBA July 25
HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
panies could affect pension plan participants.
Field Hearings
10am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. July 25
Postsecondary Education Subcommittee
Witnesses scheduled:
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) of House Educa-
PANEL 1: David George Ball assistant secretary
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
tion and Labor Committee will hold field
of Labor for Pension and Welfare Benefits;
tee (Chairman Dingell, D-Mich.) of House
James Lockhardt III executive director, Pen-
hearings on the reauthorization of the 1965
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Higher Education Act.
PANEL 2: Richard Baum chief deputy commis-
hearing on technology transfer from federal
9:30am Madison, Wis. July 19
sioner of insurance, California Department of
labs to U.S. industry, focusing on the relation-
9:30am, Texas Southern University, Hous-
insurance; William McCartney director of in-
ship between the federal government and U.S
ton, Texas July 22
surance, state of Nebraska
industry and the barriers to technology
Time TBA South Bend, Ind. July 26
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
transfer.
Time TBA New Orleans, La. July 27
July 16.
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. July 25
LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
JTPA AMENDMENTS
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
Health and Safety Subcommittee (Chair-
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
man Gaydos, D-Pa.) of House Education and
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
hearing on legislation (HR 2840) to reduce
Labor Committee will mark up the Construc-
tion and Labor Committee will mark up draft
human exposure to lead in residences, schools
tion Safety, Health and Education Improve-
legislation to amend portions of the 1982 Job
for young children, and day care centers, in-
ment Act of 1991 (HR 1063).
Training Partnership Act.
cluding exposure to lead in drinking water.
Time & room TBA July 23
Time & room TBA Date TBA
Time and room TBA July 24
OFFICE OF EDUCATION
BANKING BILL
RESEARCH & IMPROVEMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
man Martinez, D-Calif.) of House Education
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on
man Martinez, D-Calif.) of House Education
hold a hearing on comprehensive banking legis-
the office of Education Research and Improve-
and Labor Committee will mark up draft
lation (HR 1505).
ment, the research arm of the Education
legislation reauthorizing the 1965 Older Amer-
Time & room TBA Date TBA
Department.
icans Act.
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
Time & room TBA July 23
Time & room TBA Date TBA
July 18
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FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
Merchant Marine
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will mark up
Foreign Affairs
pending legislation.
& Fisheries
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg July 24 & 31
225-5021
225-4047
CURRENT SITUATION IN PANAMA
COAST GUARD
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommittee
FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT
NUCLEAR LICENSING
(Chairman Torricelli, D-N.J.) of House Foreign
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
Affairs Committee will hold hearings on issues
(Chairman Tauzin, D-La.) of House Merchant
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
related to Panama.
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
2pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. July 24
hearing on Coast Guard fisheries enforcement.
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 1301) to
Agenda: The Bush administration's views
10am 133 Longworth Bldg. July 24
implement the National Energy Strategy. The
hearing will focus on proposals to streamline
CURRENT EVENTS IN CUBA
the licensing process for nuclear power plants.
FISHING VESSEL SAFETY
Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommittee
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. July 25
Joint Hearing
(Chairman Torricelli, D-N.J.) of House Foreign
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
Affairs Committee will hold the third in a series
(Chairman Tauzin, D-La.), Fisheries and Wild-
of hearing on Cuba, focusing on the Cuban
GEOLOGIC MAPPING
life Conservation and the Environment Sub-
American community's views of the situation.
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
committee (Chairman Studds, D-Mass) and
2pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. July 30
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W. Va.) of House
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chairman
Note: This hearing may be moved to July 31.
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Jones, D-N.C.) of House Merchant Marine and
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 2783) to
Fisheries Committee will hold a joint hearing
Government
enhance geologic mapping of the United States.
on fishing vessel safety.
9:45 room TBA July 25
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. July 24
Operations
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
225-5051
General Oversight and California Desert
Narcotics Abuse
Lands Subcommittee (Chairman Lehman, D-
IMPLICATIONS OF
Calif.) of House Interior and Insular Affairs
WETLANDS PRESERVATION
Committee will meet to consider pending
& Control
Field Hearing
business.
Government Information, Justice and Agri-
226-3040
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. July 30
culture Subcommittee (Chairman Wise, D-
W.Va.) of House Government Operations Com-
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR
mittee will hold a hearing on the preservation
COMBATING DRUGS
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
of the wetlands and implications for the envi-
House Select Narcotics Abuse and Control
PUBLIC LANDS
ronment, agriculture and economic
Committee (Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) will
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
development.
hold a hearing on Department of Justice pro-
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
9:30am Freeport, Ill. July 19
grams to help state and local authorities in
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
drug enforcement efforts.
will mark up pending legislation.
10am room TBA July 25
Interior &
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. July 30
Agenda:
HR 2369 - to establish the Flint Hills Prairie
Insular Affairs
National Monument
HR 2370 to expand the boundaries of Stones River
Post Office &
225-2761
National Battlefield, Tenn.
HR 2035/S 363 to authorize the addition of 15
Civil Service
PUBLICLANDS
acres to Morristown National Historical Park
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
HR 2274 - to better protect and manage certain
225-4054
redwood forests by adding lands to the Six Rivers
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
National Forest and by designating the Headwa-
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
ters Forest Wilderness
COMMISSION
will hold hearings on pending legislation.
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. July 18
Census and Population Subcommittee
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. July 23
(Chairman Sawyer, D-Ohio) of House Post
RECREATION NEEDS
Office and Civil Service Committee will hold an
10am room TBA July 25
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. August 1
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
investigative hearing on the Christopher Co-
Agenda:
lumbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
July 18:
1pm 311 Cannon Bldg. closed July 25
hold a hearing on state and local recreation
HR 2370 to expand the boundaries of Stones River
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
needs.
National Battlefield, Tenn.
July 10
HR 2035/S 363 - to authorize the addition of 15
9am room TBA August 1
acres to Morristown National Historical Park
July 23:
HR 2548 to authorize the secretary of the Interior
Public Works
to establish an Abraham Lincoln Research and
Judiciary
Interpretive Center
HR 2109 to conduct a study of the feasibility of
225-3951
& Transportation
including Revere Beach, located in the city of
225-4472
Revere, Mass., in the National Park System
AT&T BREAKUP
July 25:
Economic and Commercial Law Sub-
AVIATION SECURITY
HR 2556 - Los Padres Condor Range and River
committee (Chairman Brooks, D-Texas) of
Protection Act
Aviation Subcommittee (Chairman Ober-
HR 2502 - to establish the Jemez National
House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
star, D-Minn.) of House Public Works and
Recreation Area in the state of New Mexico
on the breakup of the AT&T telephone monop-
Transportation Committee will hold a hearing
August 1:
oly and the health of the U.S. telecommunica-
to review the implementation of the Aviation
HR 2321 to establish the Dayton Aviation Heri-
tions industry.
Security Improvement Act of 1990.
tage National Historical Park in the state of Ohio
10am 2141 Rayburn Bldg. August 1
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. July 24
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TECHNOLOGY & TRADE
AMERICA LEGION
Technology and Competitiveness Sub-
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
committee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.) of
INFRASTRUCTURE & THE ECONOMY
Joint Hearing
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
Field Hearing
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
mittee will hold a hearing on technology and
Economic Development Subcommittee
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) and Senate Veter-
trade.
(Chairman Kolter, D-Pa.) of House Public
ans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Cranston,
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. July 30
Works and Transportation Committee will
D-Calif.) will hold a joint hearing on the
hold a field hearing on the role of transporta-
legislative concerns of the American Legion.
tion and infrastructure repair and construction
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. September 24
SCIENTIFIC MANPOWER
in enhancing the economy of the mid-Atlantic
Science Subcommittee (Chairman Boucher,
region.
D-Va.) of House Science, Space and Technol-
9:30am Baltimore, Md. July 29
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on scientific
manpower issues.
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 31
FIELD
Aviation Subcommittee (Chairman Ober-
star, D-Minn.) of House Public Works and
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
Ways & Means
Transportation Committee will hold a hearing
Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
225-3625
on legislation (HR 858) to amend the Interna-
Scheuer, D-N.Y.) of House Science Space and
tional Air Transportation Competition Act of
Technology Committee will mark up pending
U.S. INTERNATIONAL
1979, pertaining to commercial airline opera-
legislation.
COMPETITIVENESS
tions at Love Field in Dallas.
Time & room TBA Date TBA
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. July 31
Agenda:
man Rostenkowski, D-Ill.) will hold a series of
HR 585 to establish a national-policy for the
hearings on the factors, including trade and tax
conservation of biological diversity.
issues, affecting U.S. international competi-
HR 2082 to conserve the diversity of fish, wildlife,
tiveness and on the current and prospective
and biological systems in the U.S.
state of the nation's competitiveness.
Science, Space&
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. July 18 & date
TBA
Small Business
Witnesses scheduled:
Technology
Date TBA: Nicholas Brady secretary of the
Treasury
225-6371
225-5821
CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES
FOREST SERVICE/BRISTOL
GRAIN IMPORTTRADE
SEMICONDUCTORS
MYERS SQUIBB AGREEMENT
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
Technology and Competitiveness Sub-
Regulation, Business Opportunities and
D-Fla.) of House Ways and Means Committee
committee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.) of
Energy Subcommittee (Chairman Wyden, D-
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
Ore.) of House Small Business Committee will
will hold a hearing on recent developments in
grain import trade., focusing on substantially
mittee will hold a hearing on critical technol-
hold a hearing on an agreement between the
increased U.S. imports of durum wheat from
ogies, focusing on semiconductors.
U.S. Forest Service and the Bristol-Myers
Canada. The panel also will review imports of
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 23
Squibb Co. regarding harvesting of Pacific Yew
subsidized barley from Sweden.
trees. The bark of the trees is used in a new
1:30pm B-318 Rayburn Bldg. July 22
cancer-fighting drug and there are questions
PESTICIDES
about the exclusive access to the trees granted
Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
to Bristol-Myers Squibb by the agreement.
TAX SIMPLIFICATION;
Scheuer, D-N.Y.) of House Science Space and
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. July 29
TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
Technology Committee will hold an oversight
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
hearing on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will hold hearings
on pending legislation.
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 23
Exports, Tax Policy and Special Problems
Subcommittee (Chairman Sisisky, D-Va.) of
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. July 23 & 24
Agenda:
House Small Business Committee will hold a
HR 2777 Tax Simplification Act of 1991
GOES SATELLITE
hearing on the impact of Internal Revenue
HR 2775 relating to additional tax simplification
House Science, Space and Technology
Service (IRS) regulations on the profitability of
HR 1555 Make technical corrections relating to
Committee (Chairman Brown, D-Calif.) will
small business contractors.
the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990
hold a hearing on the GOES Satellite. The
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. July 30
GOES Satellite is a weather satellite whose
development has been beset by delays, cost
PENSION ACCESS &
overruns and technical problems.
Veterans' Affairs
SIMPLIFICATION ISSUES
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 25
Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee
225-3527
(Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
and Means Committee will hold a hearing on
ENERGY R & D POLICY
VA TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
pension access and simplification issues
Energy Subcommittee (Chairman Lloyd, D-
Education, Training and Employment Sub-
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. July 25
Agenda:
Tenn.) of House Science Space and Technology
committee (Chairman Penny, D-Minn.) of
HR 2730 - Amend the Internal Revenue Code to
Committee will hold hearings on U.S. energy
House Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a
simplify provisions applicable to qualified retire-
research and development policy.
hearing on programs for transition assistance
ment plans and to expand access to such plans
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. July 25
for veterans.
HR 2641 - Amend the Internal Revenue Code to
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. July 18, 25
simplify the application of the tax laws with
respect to employee benefit plans
FEDERAL FIRE SAFETY
HR 2742 - Amend the Internal Revenue Code to
Science Subcommittee (Chairman Boucher,
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
simplify the application of the tax laws with
D-Va.) of House Science, Space and Technol-
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
respect to employee benefit plans
Administrations's Pension Opportunities for Work-
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on federal
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) will mark up pend-
ers' Expanded Retirement (POWER) program
fire safety.
ing legislation referred by subcommittees.
Other proposals to simplify current pension rules or
9:30pm 2325 Rayburn Bldg. July 25
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. July 23
expand access to pension benefits
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House continued
Conference Committees
ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
ENERGY AND WATER APPROPS
Senate conferees: Riegle, Sarbanes, Dixon, Garn,
D-Fla.) of House Ways and Means Committee
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
D'Amato
will hold a hearing on legislation (HR 661) to
2427) making fiscal 1992 appropriations for
House conferees:
provide special tariff benefits for the Andean
energy and water development.
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
nations to encourage them to develop economic
Time and room TBA
Urban Affairs for the purposes of Sections 1-8 of
alternatives to the production, processing and
the House bill and Title 1 of the Senate amend-
Senate conferees: Johnston, Byrd, Hollings, Bur-
shipment of illegal drugs.
ment: Gonzalez, LaFalce, Oakar, Vento, Carper,
dick, Sasser, DeConcini, Reid, Hatfield, Garn,
9:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. July 25
Wylie, Ridge, Paxon
Cochran, Domenici, Specter, Nickles
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
House conferees: TBA
Urban Affairs for the purpose of Title II of the
Senate amendment: Gonzalez, Annunzio, Neal,
PARTNERSHIP TAXATION;
Oakar, Schumer, Carper, Wylie, Leach,
TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
FY91 INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION
McCollum, Roukema
Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
From the Committee on Energy and Commerce for
(Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
1455) to authorize appropriations for fiscal
the purposes of Section 8 of the House bill and
and Means Committee will hold a hearing on
1991 for the intelligence activities of the United
Sections 203 through 206 of the Senate amend-
tax simplification legislation (HR 2777, HR
States.
ment: Dingell, Markey, Collins, Lent, Rinaldo
Time & room TBA Date TBA
From the Committee on Judiciary for the purposes
2775). The hearing will focus on reporting
of Section 5 of the House bill and Section 104 of
requirements of large partnerships, tax compli-
Senate conferees:
the Senate amendment: Brooks, Edwards, Fish
ance by large partnerships and partnership
From the Select Intelligence Committee: Boren,
From the Committee on Ways and Means for the
audit and collection rules. The panel also will
Nunn, Hollings, Bradley, Cranston, DeConcini,
purpose of Sections 202 through 204 of the Senate
consider rules on tax-exempt bonds.
Metzenbaum, Glenn, Murkowski, Warner,
amendment: Rostenkowski, Gibbons, Jenkins,
D'Amato, Danforth, Rudman, Gorton, and Cha-
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. July 29
Archer, Crane
fee
From the Armed Services Committee: Exon and
Thurmond
TRADE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
House conferees: Reps. McCurdy, D-Okla., Wil-
CFTC REAUTHORIZATION
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
son, D-Texas, Kennelly, D-Conn., Glickman, D-
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 707)
D-Fla.) of House Ways and Means Committee
Kan., Mavroules, D-Mass., Richardson, D-N.M.,
to improve the regulation of futures trading
will hold a hearing on Senate amendments to
Solarz, D-N.Y., Dicks, D-Wash., Dellums, D.
and authorize appropriations for the Commod-
the Defense Production Act (HR 991 sections
Calif., Bonior, D-Mich., Sabo, D-Minn., Owens,
ity Futures Trading Commission.
D-Utah, Shuster, R-Pa., Combest, R-Texas, Be-
201, 202, 203 & 204) dealing with fair trade in
Time and room TBA date TBA
reuter, R-Neb., Dornan, R-Calif., Young, R-Fla.,
financial services. HR 991 is currently in
Senate conferees: Leahy, Boren, Heflin, Conrad,
Martin, R-N.Y., and Gekas, R-Pa.
conference.
Lugar, Dole, Cochran
From the House Committee on Armed Services (for
House conferees: TBA
1:30pm B-318 Rayburn Bldg. July 29
consideration of Department of Defense Tactical
Intelligence and related activities and section 505
of both the House bill and the Senate amend-
FOREIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO
ment): Reps. Aspin, D-Wis., Skelton, D-Mo., and
GULF WAR COSTS
Dickinson, R-Ala.
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
man Rostenkowski, D-Ill.) will hold a hearing
Joint Committees
DEFENSE PRODUCTION
on foreign contributions to the costs of the
ACT EXTENSION
Persian Gulf War and the need for legislation
to enforce burden-sharing obligations.
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 991)
to extend authorization of the Defense Produc-
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. July 31
NEW TECHNOLOGY AT GPO
tion Act.
Joint Printing Committee (Chairman Rose,
Time and room TBA date TBA
D-N.C.) will hold a hearing on the technologi-
PENSION INSURANCE
Note: action could be scheduled on very
cal future of the Government Printing Office.
PREMIUMS
short notice
9:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. July 24
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman Pickle,
D-Texas) of House Ways and Means Commit-
tee will hold a hearing on the effectiveness of
the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's
(PBGC) efforts to identify, collect and account
Other Events
for, the premium payments required to be paid
by single-employer and multiemployer pension
plans.
9:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. August 1
The Monitor has received notice of the
National Education Initiative All About and
Witnesses scheduled: representatives of PBGC,
following events scheduled to take place in
What Role Will the Schools and Business
General Accounting Office, pension plan sponsors
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
Play?"
tions and public interest groups who wish to
Noon to 2pm, Dow Chemical Co., 1776 Eye
have events listed in the section should send
St. N.W. Suite 575 (International
WORKER ADJUSTMENT
pertinent information to: The Congressional
Square/Farragut West metro) July 19
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
Contact: Beth Keifer 202-342-7297
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
Note: There is a $10 charge for this event for non-
D-Fla.) of House Ways and Means Committee
include a telephone number. Notices may be
members. For reservations send a check to
will hold a hearing on federal adjustment
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
Beth Keifer
assistance programs. The hearing will focus on
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
NATTS
the operation and effectiveness of the Trade
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
2251 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
Adjustment Assistance program for workers
Washington, D.C. 20007
information call 202-887-8686.
who lose their jobs because of foreign trade and
the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjust-
U.S.-MEXICO
ment Assistance Act for workers who lose jobs
EDUCATION ISSUES
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
through plant closings, relocations or any other
Education Task Force of Women in Gov-
Environmental and energy Study Confer-
reason.
ernment Relations will sponsor a roundtable
ence will sponsor a briefing for members and
9:30am 1100 Longworth Bldg. August 1
discussion on "America 2000: What is the New
staff on the status of efforts by the United
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Other continued
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
Bldg., Library of Congress, 101 Independence
reservations is noon the day before the meeting.
Ave. S.E. August 6
Contact: 703-532-9048
States and Mexico to work out a joint strategy
U.S. IN THE INTERNATIONAL
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
for combatting environmental problems in the
TRADE MARKET
members and $14 for non-members. For reserva-
border region of the teo nations.
Congressional Economic Leadership Foun-
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
Noon, EF-100 Capitol Bldg. July 22
dation in cooperation with the Congressional
reservations is noon the day before the meeting.
Competitiveness Caucus will sponsor a lun-
UNDERSTANDING CONGRESS
ICBM MODERNIZATION &
cheon meeting to hear a briefing on "Balancing
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
1
ARMS CONTROL
Trade: How Well Are U.S. Industries Faring
inar on understanding Congress, focusing on
Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis will
ion the International Market?"
basic structure of Congress and how a bill
sponsor a series of breakfast seminars for
Noon Rayburn Bldg. location TBA July 25
becomes law.
members of Congress and staff working on
Contact: Julia Teuscher 202-546-5007
9am to 1pm, Ramada Renaissance
defense-related issues. The sessions are re-
Note: There is no charge for this event, but atten-
stricted to members of Congress and their
dance is by invitation only. For information on
Techworld Hotel, 999 9th St. N.W. August 12
defense and arms control staff.
how to obtain an invitation call the number listed
Note: There is a $195 charge for this seminar. For
reservations and further information call Irene
8am to 9am, Capitol Hill Club July 23, 24,
above.
Cuffy at 202-887-8620; fax 202-728-1863 (From
25; September 25, 26 & dates TBA
MEDICAID ISSUES
outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
Contact: Peter Huessy at 202-463-7942
call toll-free 1-800-432-2250, ext. 620)
Health Task Force of Women in Govern-
Agenda:
ment Relations will sponsor a program on
WORKING WITH
July 23: GPALs: Defense for Deterrence in the
Emerging Strategic Environment - Amb. Henry
"Medicaid in Crisis? Federal and State Imple-
CONGRESSIONAL STAFF
Cooper
mentation Issues."
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
July 24: Emerging Soviet Strategic Challenge and
Noon, Washington Court Hotel, 525 New
inar on strategies for working with congres-
the SDI Response - Sen. Malcolm Wallop, R-
Jersey Ave. N.W. July 25
sional staff.
Wyo.
Contact: Elizabeth Carder 202-457-8608
9am to 1pm, 6th floor conference room,
July 25: Candidate Systems and Technologies for
Note: There is a charge for this event of $30 for
Congressional Quarterly, 1414 22nd St. N.W.
SDI Rep. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.
members and $45 for non-members. For reserva-
August 13
September 25: Future Prospects for the Theater
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
Note: There is a $225 charge for this seminar. For
High-Altitude Air-Defense System - Gen. J. Mor-
Janet Allen
reservations and further information call Irene
gan Jellett
WGR, Suite 510
Cuffy at 202-887-8620; fax 202-728-1863 (From
September 26: An Emerging Strategic Nuclear
1325 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
Consensus: Stability in the Emerging Interna-
Washington, D.C. 20005-4171
call toll-free 1-800-432-2250, ext. 620)
tional Environment Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga.
Deadline is July 19
Date TBA: The Emerging Soviet Strategic Threat:
TRACKING LOCAL
Rethinking the U.S. Response - Sen. John
U.S.-SOVIET TRADE RELATIONS
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
Warner, R-Va.
National Economists Club will sponsor a
National Economists Club will sponsor a
Date TBA: Defending America and Her Allies -
luncheon meeting to hear Senate Foreign Rela-
luncheon meeting to hear Stephen Fuller,
Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska
tions Committee staff member Clifford
chairman of the Urban Planning and Real
Date TBA: Ballistic Missile Proliferation in the
#
Third World: The SDI Challenge - Rep. Robert
Kiracoff discuss the problems facing the Soviet
Estate Development Department of George
Torricelli D-N.J.
Union and whether assistance from Western
Washington University discuss the leading and
nations and economic reform will help it to
coincident economic indicators in the Wash-
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
survive.
ington area and the likely shape of the eco-
Tax and Budget Task Force of Women in
Noon, Brookings Institution, 1775 Massa-
nomic recovery.
Government Relations will sponsor a breakfast
chusetts Ave. N.W. July 30
Noon, Montpelier Dining Room, Madison
meeting with majority and minority staff mem-
Contact: 703-532-9048
Bldg., Library of Congress, 101 Independence
bers of the House Ways and Means Committee
Note: There is a charge for this event of $13 for
Ave. S.E. August 13
to have an off-the-record discussion on current
members and $17 for non-members. For reserva-
Contact: 703-532-9048
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
developments in international taxation and the
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
reservations is noon the day before the meeting.
members and $14 for non-members. For reserva-
legislative outlook in international tax issues.
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
8am, B-354 Rayburn Bldg. July 23
TRADE ISSUES
reservations is noon the day before the meeting.
Contact: Dorothea Barr 703-549-6400 or
Washington International Trade Associa-
Carol Ferguson 202-737-6600
tion will sponsor a luncheon meeting to hear a
RESEARCH WORKSHOP
Note: There is a charge for this event of $25 for
discussion by Assistant Secretary of Commerce
ON CONGRESS
members and $35 for non-members. For reserva-
for Import Administration Eric Garfinkel dis-
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a re-
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
cuss current trade issues, including
search workshop on Congress.
Carol Ferguson
antidumping issues, unfair trade sections of the
9am to 1pm, 6th floor conference room,
American Institute of Certified Public Accoun-
proposed North American Free Trade Agree-
Congressional Quarterly, 1414 22nd St. N.W.
tants
1455 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
ment, and developments in the steel consensus
August 14
Washington, D.C. 20004
negotiations.
Note: There is a $195 charge for this seminar. For
reservations and further information call Irene
Deadline is July 19.
Noon to 2pm, Hotel Washington, 515 15th
Cuffy at 202-887-8620; fax 202-728-1863 (From
St. N.W. August 6
outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
C
TRADE POLICY &
Contact: 202-293-4193
call toll-free 1-800-432-2250, ext. 620)
JAPANESE ECONOMIC STRUCTURE
Note: There is a charge for this event of $25 for
members and $30 for non-members. For reserva-
CONGRESS AND
National Economists Club will sponsor a
tions send a check to:
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
luncheon meeting to hear a discussion by
Washington International Trade Association
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Robert
1900 St. N.W.
inar on Congress and the legislative process,
Lawrence on "The Impact of Keiretsu on
Suite 250
focusing on details and technicalities of the
Japan's Trade Structure." The session will
Washington, D.C. 20036
process for individuals who already have a
focus on a recent study that reviews the effect
DEFENSE SPENDING OUTLOOK
basic understanding of how Congress
of Japan's closely knit, inter-corporate groups
known as Keiretsu - on foreign competition
National Economists Club will sponsor a
functions.
in Japan's domestic market.
luncheon meeting to hear Robert Hale, director
9am to 4pm, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza at
Noon, Montpelier Dining Room, Madison
of the Congressional Budget Office's National
Metro Center, 775 12th St. N.W. August 19
Bldg., Library of Congress, 101 Independence
Security Division discuss the changes in spend-
Note: There is a $295 charge for this seminar
(includes lunch). For reservations and further
Ave. S.E. July 23
ing plans that resulted from the Persian Gulf
information call Irene Cuffy at 202-887-8620; fax
Contact: 703-532-9048
War and how regional economic impacts need
202-728-1863 (From outside the Washington,
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
to be taken into consideration.
D.C. metropolitan area call toll-free 1-800-432-
members and $14 for non-members. For reserva-
Noon, Montpelier Dining Room, Madison
2250, ext. 620)
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Status of Appropriations — Fiscal 1992
FULLCOMMITTEE
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
Bill No:
HR 2621
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 22
AGRICULTURE
House subcmte markup completed:
May 29
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
House full cmte markup completed:
June 12
H Rpt 102-108
Bill No:
HR 2698
Passed House:
June 19
House subcmte markup completed:
June 7
House full cmte markup completed:
June 20
H Rpt 102-119
Passed House:
June 26
INTERIOR
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
April 26
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
Bill No:
HR 2686
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 9
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
House subcmte markup completed:
June 6
& THEJUDICIARY
House full cmte markup completed:
June 19
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
H Rpt 102-116
Passed House:
June 25
Bill No:
HR 2608
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 17
House subcmte markup completed:
May 30
House full cmte markup completed:
June 11
H Rpt 102-106
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
Passed House:
June 13
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 9
Bill No:
HR 2707
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 21
Senate full cmte report filed:
S Rpt 102-106
House subcmte markup completed:
June 6
House full cmte markup completed:
June 20
H Rpt 102-121
DEFENSE
Passed House:
June 26
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 11
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
Bill No:
HR 2521
Senate full cmte report filed:
S Rpt 102-104
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 9
House subcmte markup completed:
May 22
House full cmte markup completed:
June 4
H Rpt 102-95
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Passed House:
June 7
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
Bill No:
HR 2506
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 7
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House subcmte markup completed:
May 22
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
House full cmte markup completed:
May 30
Bill No:
HR 2699
H Rpt 102-82
House subcmte hearings completed:
June 5
Passed House:
June 5
House subcmte markup completed:
June 13
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
April 25
House full cmte markup completed:
June 20
Senate full cmte markup completed:
June 12
H Rpt 102-120
S Rpt 102-81
Passed House:
June 26
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
June 27
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 10
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
Bill No:
HR 2426
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 21
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House subcmte markup completed:
May 15
House full cmte markup completed:
May 22
Bill No:
HR 2427
H Rpt 102-74
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 10
Passed House:
May 30
House subcmte markup completed:
May 15
House full cmte markup completed:
May 22
H Rpt 102-75
Passed House:
May 29
TRANSPORTATION
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
May 16
Senate subcmte markup completed:
June 11
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
Senate full cmte markup completed:
June 12
House subcmte hearings completed:
June 13
S Rpt 102-80
House subcmte markup completed:
July 10
Passed Senate:
July 10
House full cmte markup scheduled:
July 18
Conferees appointed in Senate:
July 10
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
May 16
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Appropriations continued
H Rpt 102-94
Passed House:
June 6
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 10
Senate full cmte markup compketed:
July 11
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
Bill No:
HR 2622
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 18
FY91 SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
House subcmte markup completed:
May 29
House full cmte markup completed:
June 12
House subcmte markups completed:
H Rpt 102-109
Agriculture:
July 11
Passed House:
June 18
Commerce:
July 10
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
April 25
Defense:
July 11
Senate subcmte markup completed:
June 25
Energy:
July 11
Senate full cmte markup completed:
June 26
Interior:
July 11
Senate full cmte rpt filed:
S Rpt 102-95
Military Construction:
July 11
Va-HUD:
July 12
House full cmte markup scheduled:
July 18
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
Bill No:
HR 2519
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 3
House subcmte markup completed:
May 15
House full cmte markup completed:
June 3
House Floor Action
Week of July 15
Monday, July 15:
Technology Administration of the Depart-
Under suspension of the rules:
ment of Commerce passed 296-122
HR 2347
Redesignate the Midland General Mail Facil-
Under suspension of the rules:
HR 2031
ity in Midland, Texas, as the Carl O. Hyde
Amend title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for
General Mail Facility passed by voice
equal treatment of telephone and electric
HR 998
Redesignate the Vacherie Post Office located
at 2747 Highway 20 in Vacherie, Louisiana,
cooperative welfare plans for the purposes of
as the "John Richard Haydel Post Office"
pre-emption passed by voice
passed by voice
HR 157
Name the post office building located at 200
3rd Street, SW, in Taylorsville, N.C, as the
Wednesday, July 17:
Clifford G Watts Post Office passed by voice
HR 5
Amend the National Labor Relations Act and
HR 158
Designate the facility of the United States
the Railway Labor Act to prevent discrimi-
Postal Service located on Highway 64 East
nation based on participation in labor dis-
in Hiddenite, NC, as the Zora Leah S. Thomas
putes passed 247-182
Post Office passed by voice
HR 2014
Designate the U.S. Post Office building lo-
cated at 153 East 110th Street, New York,
N.Y, as the Oscar Garcia Rivera Post Office
Thursday, July 18:
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Convenes at 10am
HR 1216
Modify the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes
HR 1776
FY92 Coast Guard authorization begin con-
National Lakeshore passed by voice
sideration
HR 1096
Bureau of Land Managment reauthorization
begin consideration
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Convenes at noon
HR 1989
Authorize appropriations for the National In-
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stitute of Standards and Technology and the
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Health Service Act are provided with in-
formation and counseling regarding their
pregnancies began consideration
Monday, July 15:
HR 751
National Literacy Act of 1991
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BYRD, D-W.Va., motion that the Senate
S 323
concur in the House amendments to Senate
Require the secretary of Health and Human
amendments nos. 1 & 2, agreed to by voice vote
Services to ensure that pregnant women re-
ceiving assistance under title X of the Public
HR 751 is now cleared for president.
HR 2622
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
Health Service Act are provided with in-
formation and counseling regarding their
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pregnancies passed by voice
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FY92 Appropriations for the departments of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
amendment on page 59, lines 7 & 8, pending at
Development, and for sundry independent
recess
HELMS, R-N.C., and THURMOND, R-
agencies, commissions, corporations, and of-
S.C., amendment no. 734, to the pending
fices for the fiscal year ending September 30,
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE amend-
1992 began consideration
ment on page 59, lines 7 & 8, to make it a federal
crime for a doctor, dentist or other health-care
professional who has AIDS and knows it to
Thursday, July 18:
perform invasive medical procedures without
HR 2622
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
informing the patient, pending at recess
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Pending APPROPRIATIONS COMMIT-
eration
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HR 2699
District of Columbia appropriations may be-
agreed to by unanimous consent
gin consideration
KOHL, D-Wis., amendment no. 748, to
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Establish national voter registration proce-
increase funding for Internal Revenue Service
dures for federal elections ("Motor Voter")
tax law enforcement, tabled by yea-nay vote: 78-
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LIEBERMAN, D-Conn. (for DODD, D-
Conn.), amendment no. 749, to allow the presi-
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federal law enforcement employees in areas
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voice vote
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the Senate could be expected to turn to any of the following
Mont.), amendment no. 750, to require prepaid
measures in July. The list is arranged by bill number and is
postcards, which are mailed to members of
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Congress to promote special interests, to contain
also be considered.
certain information on the organization which
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Extend to the People's Republic of China
sent it, agreed to by voice vote
renewal of nondiscriminatory (most-favored-
SMITH, R-N.H., amendment no. 733, rela-
nation) treatment until 1992 provided certain
tive to the application of Maine state income
conditions are met
taxes on New Hampshire residents who work at
S2
Adult literacy improvement
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, tabled by yea-nay
S5
Family and Medical Leave
vote: 72-22
S 12
Cable Television Consumer Protection Act
DECONCINI, D-Ariz., technical amend-
S 279
Amend the Motor Vehicle Information and
ment no. 751, agreed to by voice vote
Cost Savings Act to require new standards
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for corporate average fuel economy (CAFE)
S 596
Provide that federal facilities meet federal
and state environmental laws and require-
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ments and to clarify that such facilities must
comply with such environmental laws and
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Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
requirements Federal Facility Compliance Act
ernment Appropriations Act continued consid-
of 1991
eration
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National Energy Security Act (Clean bill of S
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office or the Press secretary
(Athens, Greece)
For Immediate Release
July 18, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN ADDRESS TO THE GREEK PARLIAMENT
Greek Parliament
Athens, Greece
3:49 P.M. (L)
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, sir, for the welcome, and may
I pay my respects to President Karamanlis: Prime Minister Mitsotakis;
President of the Parliament, Mr. Tsaldaris: Nr. Papandreou, who I had
the privilege of meeting not so long ago: and members of the Vouli.
Get MP first thank you for the extraordinary honor of
speaking to you. It means a great deal to follow in the footsteps of
such great men as Dwight Eisenhower and General Charles de Gaulle,
who spoke here.
No American can como to Athons without feeling a kind of
sacred awe. All that Americans are, all that Americans stand for,
all that we hold most dear has roots right here -- in the great city
and the groot country where democracy was born 2,500 years ago.
Every American student learns to appreciate the
magnificence of the Parthenon and the Delphi, the cool Aegean Sea.
And we learn that the great disciplines -- philosophy, theology,
Grama, literature, mathematics, biology, %00logy and, of course,
politics -- were born on these shores. I expect all the rest of them
are alive, but I'm sure politics is still alive on these shores. We
see in your monuments and museums the:seeds from which our republic
of freedom grew up.
After 2,500 years, mankind is only beginning to grasp the
magnituda of what your forefathers achiound. Through dotens nf
generations, through the rise and fall of great empires, through wars
and plaguos. through depressions and economic revolutions, through
the triumphs and travails of human affairs, one thing has endured --
the dream of democracy.
And 80 today. as old despotisms melt away and a
commonwealth of freedom arises around the globe, we can truly say
that our future -- the world's future -- began right here.
Although I have not visited -- well, I visited Greece in
1900, and then once again, I believe, 1ss '73. I haven't been here
that much lately, but I feel at home here, T have the honor to share
this chamber today with = man who symbolises ancient Greek principles
and modern Greek courage, President Constantine Karamanlis.
Then-Prime Minister Karamanlis hosted President
Eisenhower back in 1959, and has done business with every American
President since HATRY Truman. He restored democracy to Greece in
1974, and made il possible for Greece to assume its present stature
as a bulwark of stability.
Be built firm relations with the West and helped secure
Greek membership in the European Community. He ensured that Greece
would play an important role in the Atlantic Alliance. And he
enlarged Greece's internationalresponsibilities its international
influence, its international importance.
To honor this great man and to stress the special quality
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of our renewed relations with Greece, I now would like to invite your
President to join us in Washington next year for a state visit, And
I hope you will accept, Mr. President. (Applause.) I hope you will
accept so that the American people can express their heartfelt
gratitude to you, their admiration for you, and their respect for
Greece.
And today, I also want to repeat my invitation to another
great man -- a man I admire and respect -- your Prime Minister,
Constantine Mitsotakis. (Applause.) And I have asked him to make an
official visit to our capital. And this trip would let the whole
world know that our friendship, like the ideals that link us, will
endure.
As I stand here today, I'm happy to cay that our
relations are stronger than ever. We have tightened our economic
ties with agreements on customs and civil aviation and tourism.
We've made great progress together in the international fight against
terrorism. And with this visit, I hope that we can make this special
relationship stronger still.
We can build a more vibrant economic relationship. While
the United States is the largest external investor in Greece, we want
to do more. We want to ensure that American capital and know-how
will be able to contribute to lasting Greek prosperity. And I,
therefore, asked our Secretary of Commerce to lead a presidential
trade and investment mission to Greece this autumn.
We can strengthen our security relationship. We already
have forged solid ties through NATO. This year, the United States
will provide $350 million in security assistance to Greece. We've
just agreed to lease you two Knox-class frigates. And we will
expodito the chipment of 10 F 4D aircraft to you, will deliver 18
more this fall. These agreements express our determination to stand
by you -- now and in years to come.
You stood squarely with the international coalition that
liberated Kuwait from Saddam Hussein. This kind of cooperation is
not new. In the Persian Gulf, as in Korea and the two World Wars,
Greece sided with the forces of freedom.
Now, we face a new world -- a world in which military
confrontation is being pushed aside by constructive economic
competition -- a world in which nations struggle to build and perfect
democracy. Although we have no road map to guide us through this
werld, WS have & bure compass In principles that both our nations
hold dear: the peaceful settlement of disputes, free enterprise an
open world economic system -- and underlying it all, democracy.
Here in Greece, you command an especially vivid view of
the world. Here in your unique location at this historic time, we
can see the challenge -- and the promise -- of what we refer to as
the new world order.
To the north, Europe's first post-Cold war crisis has
erupted. The peoples of Yugoslavia struggle to secure newfound
freedoms and overcome the pull of ancient hatreds. The international
community, rallied by the bold initiative of the EC, appeals to the
Yugoslavs to chart = new future -- a democratic future -- through
peaceful negotiations. No call upon the leaders there to spare their
people from dreadful civil war.
As an EC country and a stable democracy, you can help
nations, such as Albania and Bulgaria, who struggle along the road to
freedom. Struggle they might -- but look back at very recent
history. And who would have predicted that these countries now want
to go cown freedom's road -- democracy's road? Your Balkan
neighbors, including Yugoslavia, look to you for guidance and help
and hope.
A kind of youthful optimism flourishes everywhere. The
emerging democracies of Europe, peoples throughout the Soviet Union,
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men and women, young and old, throughout the world, aspire to achieve
the ideals first sketched out here in Greece.
But ideals are important only if they can shape actions.
You understand this. De are encouraged that your government is
advancing new ideas to foster stability in the Balkans and the
Aegean. The opportunity for a new era of accommodation in this
region beckons. With that in mind, I must report that our meetings
-- my meeting with Mr. Gorbachev yesterday was in that spirit of
cooperation as the Soviet Union seeks to do more according to
democratic principles.
I'm hoping that the arms control agreement that we worked
out yesterday with Mr. Gorbachev -- the first to reduce the strategic
arms in history -- proves to be a benefit to all the countries around
the world, particularly in this region.
You and Turkey face a great challenge: to resolve these
old disputes that divide you. More than 60 years ago, Eleftherios --
and I've got to watch my pronunciation -- Venizelos signed treaties
of friendship and commerce with the father of modern Turkey, Kemal
Ataturk. I pray that your two nations might follow the example set
by these giants.
Today, with new leaders of vision, your nations enjoy a
unique opportunity to overcome the misunderstandings of the past.
You can begin to heal the deep wounds that scar Cyprus, that divides
families and friends on that island.
In the new world that I have discussed, none of us should
accept the status quo in Cyprus. And today I pledge that the United
states WILL do whatever it can to help Greece, Turkey and the
Cypriots settle the Cyprus problem, and do so this year.
In the end, the ties that bind the United States and
Greece go far deeper than economic or military necessity. You see,
as many of you know, Greek Americans have enriched our country
encrmously, in every profession, in every region, in every walk of
life. Two distinguished businessmen and old friends who have
accompanied me on this trip -- Alec Kortelas and Alex Spanos -- both
of whom have made a tremendous imprint in our country. And, of
course, our able Ambassador Michael Sotirhos serves our nation well.
And we have subtler ties, too. Cities across America
take their names from such places as Athens and Corinth and Delphi
and Sparta. And near one of my favorite fishing spots lies the town
of Marathon, Florida. And, of course, my country would not exist if
your forefathers had not developed the world's most revolutionary
idea -- democracy. Our founding fathers studied your history closely
and revered deeply the works of the ancient Greeks. Thomas
Jefferson, the author of our Declaration of Independence, once.
observed, "Greece was the first of civilized nations; presenting
examples of what man should be."
Yet we also must remember that the powers of ancient
Greece fell because they could not set aside old hatreds, because
they refused to acknowledge common ties, common principles, common
acts, common aims. We must resolve not to repeat their mistakes.
Tomorrow, I have a wonderful opportunity. I shall visit
the Acropolis and stand near the temples where our ancient
forefathers charted ideals for the ages. And as we gather here
today, let us agree to build a new Acropolis -- a monument not of
marble or steel, but of something far less fragile -- a monument of
deeas and ideals. A new world order erected upon timeless ideas born
right here.
That new world order can help us achieve our dreams of
collective security and individual liberty. Every nation must assume
some of the burden of building this order. And every nation must
accept its responsibilities for building a sound international
economy. And every nation must do its duty to preserve freedom and
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enterprise.
America and Greece have special responsibilities in this
quest. The United States as the world's strongest democracy; Greece
as the world's first.
But if we engage fully in the changing world beyond our
borders, we can build an order in which all nations enjoy prosperity,
democracy and peace.
Eleutherios Venizelos once claimed that "America has
realized the ideals of Ancient Greece. No two elements come closer
to each other than do the Greek and the American."
That tremendous compliment also outlines our common
challenge: to work even more closely in securing a new world order
dedicated to freedom and enterprise.
We live in exciting times. Who would have dreamed that
the changes taking place in the Soviet Union would offer this promise
of freedom and democracy? Who would have dreamed that the captive
nations of Eastern Europe are free and are on the path that you set
many thousands of years ago -- the path to full and free and fair and
open democracy?
so for those that are gloomy about the present, I say you
shouldn't be. There's plenty of room to be optimistic. And I'm
delighted -- I feel more of a sense of optimism coming to democracy's
birthplace.
I want to thank you for the extraordinary honor of
inviting me to address this special session. And I stand here
surrounded by the grandeur and echoes of the ages -- a proud son of
the ideals that your land gave the world. And so, like all friends
of liberty, I leave you now, and I must say "zito "ellada." Thank
you very, very much. (Applause.)
Thank you all. Thank you, air. (Applause.)
And let me just -- please be seated -- but I'd like to
present to your President and your Prime Minister, and really to the
Creek people, a replica of our Declaration of Independence, a
document that symbolizes our profound ties to you and our timeless
debt to the people and the legacy of Greece.
Once again, thank you all very much. (Applause.)
END
4:08 P.M. (L)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Athens, Greece)
For Immediate Release
July 18, 1991
PRESS CONFERENCE
BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS OF GREECE
Prime Minister's Office
Athens, Greece
6:25 P.M. (L)
PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS: First of all, I would like,
on behalf of the Greek government and personally, to welcome the
President of the United States and the American delegation to our
country. This first visit of an American President to Greece after
32 years takes place at a very important period for our countries and
at a critical period for our area. This is why it constitutes a
political event of particular significance. It reinforces the
efforts of our government to develop Greek-American relations and
also to enhance stability and peace in the Balkans and throughout
this area.
With President Bush, both privately, as well as together
with our delegations, we had substantial and fruitful talks. We
discussed our great national issue, that of Cyprus, which as you well
know is going through presently a very important turning point.
Issues of decisive importance were naturally discussed -- the
Greek-Turkish relations and the situation in the Balkans, as well as
the first role our country is playing in the developments occurring
in this region.
Finally, we discussed also the effort our country is
making in the sector of primary importance, that of the economy. I
outlined our positions fully and extensively, and I underlined our
determination -- the determination of Greece -- to contribute
substantially, assuming also initiatives to contribute to the
settlement of problems and to the consolidation of peace and
cooperation among the countries of our region.
The visit of President Bush constitutes a decisive
landmark in the further enhancement and the development of
Greek-American relations which is pursued by my government, both with
consistency and determination. Greece, a long-standing and loyal
friend and ally of America in all the struggles for democracy and
freedom, wishes to contribute substantially in the effort that is
being led by the United States of America to see the world enter into
a new era, securing for all the peoples prosperity, security and
freedom.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, a great
friend of the United States. And let me just repeat, I have enormous
respect for this Prime Minister. I found today's meeting to be most
useful. I believe U.S.-Greek relations are in excellent shape --
Greece, a trusted NATO ally, a country with whom we have extensive
interaction between our peoples.
As the Prime Minister said, we did have a good exchange
on Cyprus and Greek-Turkish relationships. And I told him that if we
could be a catalyst that would help solve the problem of Cyprus, we'd
willingly fulfill that role. In talk to the Defense Minister, it is
our intention to do what we can to help strengthen the Greek armed
forces.
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No heard a good presentation on the economy, and I
assured our Greek friends that we want to expand trade and
investment. I think the Secretary of Commerce mission here could
prove to be very, very fruitful. I referred to four new economic
agreements earlier: customs, civil aviation, tourism and investment
guarantees. We're getting those locked up.
And lastly, I would repeat, how much I'm looking forward
to having the Prime Minister come on an official working visit in the
near future, and then, of course, hopefully to welcome President
Karamanlis at his convenience on a state visit in 1992.
But again, my thanks to you.
2
President Bush, you have said that the status quo in
Cyprus is intolerable and unacceptable to all the parties involved.
What gives you so much optimism that this can be solved this year?
And how far are you willing to go to try to encourage the Turks and
so forth to be more conciliatory on the question?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think the answer is to be
helpful in trying for this conciliation you talk about. Both sides
seem to be more optimistic in terms of the Secretary General's
initiative, which we all know is the best hope. So our role, as I
said, is catalytic. And I will do whatever I can to facilitate this
process.
And there are technical -- I mean, some serious problems
that exist. But it looks to me when you have a person like the Prime
Minister I'm standing next to and President Ozal and a serious,
respected leader in Cyprus and a Secretary General that is personally
best. engaged, that we have an historic opportunity. so I'll simply try my
c
-- submitted a new proposal -- to withdraw, to move
actually, some agressive weapons from the common borders. Three
things on that. First of all, I should say that Bulgaria accepted
the Greek proposal and Turkey refused it. Three things: Did you
discuss this matter today? Second, what is your view on that? And
third, does this cause some kind of disappointment that Turkey
refused, especially coming from London where you had some positive
developments in arms talks in Europe?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I. just heard some details on this
today. Again, if the United States can be useful, anything that can
reduce tensions on borders is something we're extremely interested
in. And I don't think that it flies in the face of anything that was
accomplished in -- if you're referring to the deal between the Soviet
Union and the United States on the strategic arms.
Q There is a new mood --
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, let's see if we can't get more
understanding on both sides on it.
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Mr. President, does your visit to Greece and Turkey
mean that you are personally engaged, involved, in solving the
problems of the region and especially the Cyprus issue?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes. It means that I hope that this
visit will be more than a symbol. I learned a little more about
these problems today; I expect I'll learn a little more when we're in
Turkey. But I don't want to suggest that the United States can wave
a wand, a magic wand, and solve a problem that has plagued this part
of the world for a long time. But we are going to try. And we're
going to try to be -- we are supportive of what the U.N. Secretary
General is trying to do. And it is felt, because we do have
excellent relations with Greece and excellent relations with Turkey
and, indeed, with Cyprus itself, that we, more than some other
countries, can be helpful. so, yes, I want to use whatever tools we
have available to facilitate these discussions.
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Gorbachev asked Q for in his letter to the London Summit and what the
Mr. President, given the gap between what Mr.
London Summit gave, will you be taking anything -- any concrete
offers to Moscow later this month, especially in the areas of
technical assistance? And can you tell us what the hold-up is on the
MFN, granting MFN to the Soviets?
PRESIDENT BUSH: We may be able to flesh out the
agreements achieved by the G-7 with the Soviet Union. In other
words, we may be able to make some of those undertakings a little
more specific. But at this juncture, I have no new proposal.
What was your other question, please, sir?
&
MFN -- why it's been hanging there for some time.
PRESIDENT BUSH: well, I think there's some technical
problems in the law as passed by the Soviet Union. As you know, we
needed an emigration law passed, and I believe it was, but I'm told
that their lawyers have some difficulty. But I want to move on that
as soon as I'm told that the decks are clear. I think it's something
we should do.
or Could they get that in Moscow?
PRESIDENT BUSH: I don't know, maybe. I just don't know.
or
Mr. President, what role do you see Greece playing
in the Balkans?
PRESIDENT BUSH: In the Baltics?
of Balkans?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Balkans. I see -- sorry, I was
expanding your horizons here. (Laughter.) Well, again, I sat and
listened intently to the Prime Minister, who emphasized to us the
importance of peace. He emphasized Greece's commitment to unity.
And I don't know that we have a unique role that we can play, but we
would reiterate our call for negotiation. What worries us, and I
know it worries the Prime Minister, is the propensity to move toward
military action here. And we don't want to see that, and I know the
Greek government doesn't. But we have stated our position, learned
more about it -- what did you tell me, sir? The exports to
Yugoslavia from Greece are tremendous.
PRIME MINISTER HITSOTAKIS: Thirty percent.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thirty percent. I mean, a major figure.
And this could not go along if there was turmoil there. So we will
again request our call for peaceful resolution to these questions.
But that is about the role of the United States at this juncture.
Greece, spending or most of your time at meetings. Would you like to
Mr. President, I know you have a difficult time in
come back for a vacation in Greece?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, I'd love to do that sometime. I
really would. That's what we call a slow ball in the trade.
(Laughter.) And I'd like to hit out over the fence by saying I'd
love to spend some time some day cruising through the Greek Islands.
I did it for one day at one point, about 1961 I think it was, and it
was heaven. And, yes, I'd like to do that at some point.
Mr. President, given the amount of arms given to
Turkey, are you R worried about some sort of imbalance in this area in
the future? What will the U.S. do in order to secure the balance in
the area?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think we have so much faith in
both that we would be sure that the requirements of each were met to
the best of our ability. But we're the ones that are now urging
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curtailment of arms in some ways, but I think we have a defense
program worked out with Greece that I hope will satisfy their
requirements.
?
Mr. President, the Patriarch of Constantinople came
to the United States on an official visit, and you received them at
the White House. Will you see him or call him when you go to
Istanbul after Greece?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I don't know whether I'll be doing
that or not. If the schedule is like it was in London, I doubt it.
I just don't -- we go from, as this gentleman so tactfully put it,
meeting to meeting meetings that are already set up. But we had a
very cordial meeting with the Patriarch, and I just can't answer your
question as to whether it's on the schedule or whether there will be
time for something of that nature, important though it is. So we'll
have to wait and see how the schedule develops. But we had an
excellent meeting with him.
Q Mr. President, Cyprus is just the latest of a long
list of complex, long-lived international problems that you've shown
a personal interest in. There's a perception, fair or unfair, that
you are not as engaged as you should be in some of the domestic
problems that the United States faces. How do you account for that?
And with an election coming up next year, what do you intend to do
about that?
PRESIDENT BUSH: I account for it by the fact there's an
election coming up next year. And I don't plan to do anything about
it because we have an outstanding domestic program. My problem is,
we have too few Republicans and too many Democrats. Now, I don't
know whether the Prime Minister understands that in his terms here,
but that's my problem. And we've got excellent programs, some of
which have been enacted. I cite the historic Clean Air Act as one:
the aid for people with disabilities, the assistance there. I think
that putting caps on reckless spending has been a useful thing.
But we've got a ways to go. I want, as you know, a crime
bill. I want a civil rights bill. But it's pretty difficult when
you have a majority that sees politics around the corner and are
making it a little tougher.
But I don't hear that too much anymore. Maybe that's
still some making -- you have to look at who makes the charge.
And nobody will convince me that there's not a lot of politics in all
of that. But that isn't to say because there's an unfulfilled agenda
that I ought not to perform my duties as President in terms of
foreign affairs. I will continue to do that.
And I think this visit is very important. I had a good
visit this morning with the respected President, President Karamanlis
-- outstanding visit with a man that is so respected in the States.
Same thing for the Prime Minister today. And I think that's in the
interests of the United States of America.
But we've got plenty going on back there -- able people
in these departments trying to get their agendas through.
so I discount some of the criticism, if it's still going
on. Maybe it will increase. But put a little political factor on
it, because things are going pretty well. And I see this recession
of ours turning around. And that's going to narrow the areas of
criticism in the political arena. so we're used to it. But I think
that any President is responsible to do both to the best of his
ability, and that is what I am trying to do -- domestic, foreign
affairs.
0
Mr. President, going back to the region, would you
suggest a step-by-step procedure in order to solve the Cyprus
problem? And if so, could you please name one step-by-step procedure
that you would suggest on that?
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PRESIDENT BUSH: It is not my role to spell out the
steps, nor is it my role to spell out the procedures. It is my role
to use whatever authority the United States may have -- and the Prime
Minister is very generous in his assessment of that -- to further
support for the United Nations Secretary General's proposals in any
way I can. There's where the step-by-step procedures are. And then
they, of course, have to be solved between two very strong and very
able leaders. And then the people of both countries have to -- both
Greece and Turkey, to the degree that this is where it stands -- have
to agree.
so I give you a little more general answer than you want.
2 Here in Greece, Mr. President, several asked
themselves why didn't the U.S. do the same they did for Kuwait --
that is, why didn't America try to liberate Cyprus?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Let me be sure I understand the
question. Liberate it in what way? Sending in the 82nd Airborne?
That was never an option.
0 You freed Kuwait. Well, in Cyprus, too, human
rights have been violated and a military invasion has taken place.
So why don't you help free this country as well?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Acting under the United Nations
resolutions -- 12 of them -- we forged an enormous coalition to go in
and kick the aggressor out of Kuwait. It was almost unanimously
supported in the United Nations -- a handful of hold-outs -- and it's
a very different situation as it relates to Kuwait and to Cyprus.
So I would say that the best answer to Cyprus is peaceful.
resolution of this question and to have it resolved between two very
able -- as much as possible. -- between two very able heads of
government.
0
Mr. President, concerning Greek-Turkish relations,
did you discuss the possibility of signing a nonaggression pact? And
what is your position on that matter?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Nith which? Nonaggression between who?
0 Between Greece and Turkey -- a nonaggression pact.
PRESIDENT BUSH: I don't remember being asked anything
about that. It may have been touched on by the Prime Minister, but
that I will leave between the parties.
0 Mr. President, the United Nations inspection team
appears to have concluded that Iraq's nuclear capability was
destroyed in the war. I'm wondering if they missed the
incontrovertible evidence you said existed, sir.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I'm sure they must have if we're
still turning up evidence that the Iragi dictator is still trying to
perfect some nuclear capability. And clearly, there's no question
that the nuclear capability was set back in the war, but that's not
the point. The point is he must fully comply with the United Nations
resolutions. And he's been lying and cheating and hiding material,
and that simply is not good enough. And the whole world is very much
concerned about it. They do not want to have nuclear weapons in the
hands of this kind of aggressor.
or
But, sir, the team appears to have concluded that
the capability is destroyed. How can you react to that?
PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS: Thank you, gentlemen --
ladies and gentlemen.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
6:48 P.M. (L)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Athens, Greece)
For Immediate Release
July 18, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN ARRIVAL CEREMONY
Anthinai Airport
Athens, Greece
2:00 P.M. (L)
THE PRESIDENT: The President tells me it's my turn.
President Karamanlis, and our Greek and American friends. I am
greatly honored to receive this welcome, and to see Prime Minister
Mitsotakis and other distinguished members of the Greek government.
More than 200 years ago, my nation was forged in the fire
of liberty. Today, Barbara and I are delighted to visit this nation
that gave birth to democracy in this very city 2,500 years ago -- and
whose principles still inspire all who love and cherish freedom.
Thirty-two years ago, the last American President to
visit this historic land praised "those great Greek city states that
we learned to love and admire even from the days when, as little
boys, we learned our ancient history." Dwight Eisenhower understood
how Greece's glory had shaped and enriched the world -- and
especially the United States of America. Eisenhower was right to
say, "the spirit of the West, the modern spirit, is a Greek
discovery, and the place of the Greeks is in the modern world."
This glory did not die with the ancient city states. It
still lives; still summons our values and ideals. We stand for
government by the people. We endorse the rights of
self-determination, equal protection under the law, and freedom of
thought and worship. We believe that these rights derive from the
sanctity of the individual -- the bond which binds our two nations.
Today, totalitarianism lies disdained and discredited, a
victim of its own brutality and its own inadequacy. As a result of
this, freedom's tide swells, as the tide of communism recedes. Men
like President Karamanlis and Prime Minister Mitsotakis have pressed
passionately for freedom -- and offered new hope to the world.
I arrive today with the hope that we will continue to
renew and strengthen our special relationship. I look forward in my
discussions with the President and the Prime Minister to confirming
our common interest in a new world order, stability in the Balkans,
peace on Cyprus, and reconciliation between Greece and Turkey. Most
important, I'm anxious to discuss how we might strenghten our own
security and economic ties.
Finally, I'm reminded of the words of Socrates, who said,
"I'm not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world." In
that spirit, Greece stood for what is right in the Persian Gulf by
insisting that aggression must not stand. I applaud the Greek
government and the Greek people for having helped to defend liberty
in its hour of danger.
In closing, let me say to President Karamanlis, I am
truly honored that the man who extended the hand of friendship to
President Eisenhower 32 years ago is here to do the same for me
today. Thank you very much, sir, for the welcome. (Applause.)
END
2:09 P.M. (L)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Athens, Greece)
For Immediate Release
July 18, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN ARRIVAL CEREMONY
Anthinai Airport
Athens, Greece
2:00 P.M. (L)
THE PRESIDENT: The President tells me it's my turn.
President Karamanlis, and our Greek and American friends. I am
greatly honored to receive this welcome, and to see Prime Minister
Mitsotakis and other distinguished members of the Greek government.
More than 200 years ago, my nation was forged in the fire
of liberty. Today, Barbara and I are delighted to visit this nation
that gave birth to democracy in this very city 2,500 years ago -- and
whose principles still inspire all who love and cherish freedom.
Thirty-two years ago, the last American President to
visit this historic land praised "those great Greek city states that
we learned to love and admire even from the days when, as little
boys, we learned our ancient history." Dwight Eisenhower understood
how Greece's glory had shaped and enriched the world -- and
especially the United States of America. Eisenhower was right to
say, "the spirit of the West, the modern spirit, is a Greek
discovery, and the place of the Greeks is in the modern world."
This glory did not die with the ancient city states. It
still lives; still summons our values and ideals. We stand for
government by the people. We endorse the rights of
self-determination, equal protection under the law, and freedom of
thought and worship. Me believe that these rights derive from the
sanctity of the individual -- the bond which binds our two nations.
Today, totalitarianism lies disdained and discredited, a
victim of its own brutality and its own inadequacy. As a result of
this, freedom's tide swells, as the tide of communism recedes. Men
like President Karamanlis and Prime Minister Mitsotakis have pressed
passionately for freedom -- and offered new hope to the world.
I arrive today with the hope that we will continue to
renew and strengthen our special relationship. I look forward in my
discussions with the President and the Prime Minister to confirming
our common interest in a new world order, stability in the Balkans,
peace on Cyprus, and reconciliation between Greece and Turkey. Most
important, I'm anxious to discuss how we might strenghten our own
security and economic ties.
Finally, I'm reminded of the words of Socrates, who said,
"I'm not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world." In
that spirit, Greece stood for what is right in the Persian Gulf by
insisting that aggression must not stand. I applaud the Greek
government and the Greek people for having helped to defend liberty
in its hour of danger.
In closing, let me say to President Karamanlis, I am
truly honored that the man who extended the hand of friendship to
President Eisenhower 32 years ago is here to do the same for me
today. Thank you very much, sir, for the welcome. (Applause.)
END
2:09 P.M. (L)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Athens, Greece)
For Immediate Release
July 18, 1991
PRESS CONFERENCE
BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS OF GREECE
Prime Ninister's Office
Athens, Greece
6:25 P.M. (L)
PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS: First of all, I would like,
on behalf of the Greek government and personally, to welcome the
President of the United States and the American delegation to our
country. This first visit of an American President to Greece after
32 years takes place at a very important period for our countries and
at a critical period for our area. This is why it constitutes a
political event of particular significance. It reinforces the
efforts of our government to develop Greek-American relations and
also to enhance stability and peace in the Balkans and throughout
this area.
With President Bush, both privately, as well as together
with our delegations, we had substantial and fruitful talks. We
discussed our great national issue, that of Cyprus, which as you well
know is going through presently a very important turning point.
Issues of decisive importance were naturally discussed -- the
Greek-Turkish relations and the situation in the Balkans, as well as
the first role our country is playing in the developments occurring
in this region.
Finally, we discussed also the effort our country is
making in the sector of primary importance, that of the economy. I
outlined our positions fully and extensively, and I underlined our
determination -- the determination of Greece -- to contribute
substantially, assuming also initiatives to contribute to the
settlement of problems and to the consolidation of peace and
cooperation among the countries of our region.
The visit of President Bush constitutes a decisive
landmark in the further enhancement and the development of
Greek-American relations which is pursued by my government, both with
consistency and determination. Greece, a long-standing and loyal
friend and ally of America in all the struggles for democracy and
freedom, wishes to contribute substantially in the effort that is
being led by the United States of America to see the world enter into
a new era, securing for all the peoples prosperity, security and
freedom.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, a great
friend of the United States. And let me just repeat, I have enormous
respect for this Prime Minister. I found today's meeting to be most
useful. I believe U.S.-Greek relations are in excellent shape --
Greece, a trusted NATO ally, a country with whom we have extensive
interaction between our peoples.
As the Prime Minister said, we did have a good exchange
on Cyprus and Greek-Turkish relationships. And I told him that if we
could be a catalyst that would help solve the problem of Cyprus, we'd
willingly fulfill that role. In talk to the Defense Minister, it is
our intention to do what we can to help strengthen the Greek armed
forces.
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We heard a good presentation on the economy, and I
assured our Greek friends that we want to expand trade and
investment. I think the Secretary of Commerce mission here could
prove to be very, very fruitful. I referred to four new economic
agreements earlier: customs, civil aviation, tourism and investment
guarantees. getting those locked up.
And lastly, I would repeat, how much I'm looking forward
to having the Prime Minister come on an official working visit in the
near future, and then, of course, hopefully to welcome President
Karamanlis at his convenience on a state visit in 1992.
But again, my thanks to you.
2
President Bush, you have said that the status quo in
Cyprus is intolerable and unacceptable to all the parties involved.
What gives you so much optimism that this can be solved this year?
And how far are you willing to go to try to encourage the Turks and
so forth to be more conciliatory on the question?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think the answer is to be
helpful in trying for this conciliation you talk about. Both sides
seem to be more optimistic in terms of the Secretary General's
initiative, which we all know is the best hope. So our role, as I
said, is catalytic. And I will do whatever I can to facilitate this
process.
And there are technical -- I mean, some serious problems
that exist. But it looks to me when you have a person like the Prime
Minister I'm standing next to and President Ozal and a serious,
respected leader in Cyprus and a Secretary General that is personally
best. engaged, that we have an historic opportunity. so I'll simply try my
2
-- submitted a new proposal -- to withdraw, to move
actually, some agressive weapons from the common borders. Three
things on that. First of all, I should say that Bulgaria accepted
the Greek proposal and Turkey refused it. Three things: Did you
discuss this matter today? Second, what is your view on that? And
third, does this cause some kind of disappointment that Turkey
refused, especially coming from London where you had some positive
developments in arms talks in Europe?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I just heard some details on this
today. Again, if the United States can be useful, anything that can
reduce tensions on borders is something we're extremely interested
in. And I don't think that it flies in the face of anything that was
accomplished in -- if you're referring to the deal between the Soviet
Union and the United States on the strategic arms.
Q There is a new mood --
PRESIDENT BUSH: well, let's see if we can't get more
understanding on both sides on it.
2
Mr. President, does your visit to Greece and Turkey
mean that you are personally engaged, involved, in solving the
problems of the region and especially the Cyprus issue?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes. It means that I hope that this
visit will be more than a symbol. I learned a little more about
these problems today; I expect I'll learn a little more when we're in
Turkey. But I don't want to suggest that the United States can wave
a wand, a magic wand, and solve a problem that has plagued this part
of the world for a long time. But we are going to try. And we're
going to try to be -- we are supportive of what the U.N. Secretary
General is trying to do. And it is felt, because we do have
excellent relations with Greece and excellent relations with Turkey
and, indeed, with Cyprus itself, that we, more than some other
countries, can be helpful. so, yes, I want to use whatever tools we
have available to facilitate these discussions.
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Gorbachev asked or for in his letter to the London Summit and what the
Mr. President, given the gap between what Mr.
London Summit gave, will you be taking anything -- any concrete
offers to Moscow later this month, especially in the areas of
technical assistance? And can you tell us what the hold-up is on the
MFN, granting MFN to the Soviets?
PRESIDENT BUSH: We may be able to flesh out the
agreements achieved by the G-7 with the Soviet Union. In other
words, we may be able to make some of those undertakings a little
more specific. But at this juncture, I have no new proposal.
What was your other question, please, sir?
0 MFN -- why it's been hanging there for some time.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think there's some technical
problems in the law as passed by the Soviet Union. As you know, we
needed an emigration law passed, and I believe it was, but I'm told
that their lawyers have some difficulty. But I want to move on that
as soon as I'm told that the decks are clear. I think it's something
we should do.
& Could they get that in Moscow?
PRESIDENT BUSH: I don't know, maybe. I just don't know.
or
Mr. President, what role do you see Greece playing
in the Balkans?
PRESIDENT BUSH: In the Baltics?
0 Balkans?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Balkans. I see -- sorry, I was
expanding your horizons here. (Laughter.) Well, again, I sat and
listened intently to the Prime Minister, who emphasized to us the
importance of peace. He emphasized Greece's commitment to unity.
And I don't know that we have a unique role that we can play, but we
would reiterate our call for negotiation. What worries us, and I
know it worries the Prime Minister, is the propensity to move toward.
military action here. And we don't want to see that, and I know the
Greek government doesn't. But we have stated our position, learned
more about it -- what did you tell me, sir? The exports to
Yugoslavia from Greece are tremendous.
PRINE MINISTER HITSOTAKIS: Thirty percent.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thirty percent. I mean, a major figure.
And this could not go along if there was turmoil there. So we will
again request our call for peaceful resolution to these questions.
But that is about the role of the United States at this juncture.
or
Mr. President, I know you have a difficult time in
Greece, spending most of your time at meetings. Would you like to
come back for a vacation in Greece?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, I'd love to do that sometime. I
really would. That's what we call a slow ball in the trade.
(Laughter.) And I'd like to hit out over the fence by saying I'd
love to spend some time some day cruising through the Greek Islands.
I did it for one day at one point, about 1961 I think it was, and it
was heaven. And, yes, I'd like to do that at some point.
R Mr. President, given the amount of arms given to
Turkey, are you worried about some sort of imbalance in this area in
the future? What will the U.S. do in order to secure the balance in
the area?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think we have so much faith in
both that we would be sure that the requirements of each were met to
the best of our ability. But we're the ones that are now urging
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curtailment of arms in some ways, but I think we have a defense
program worked out with Greece that I hope will satisfy their
requirements.
&
Mr. President, the Patriarch of Constantinople came
to the United States on an official visit, and you received them at
the White House. Will you see him or call him when you go to
Istanbul after Greece?
PRESIDENT BUSH: well, I don't know whether I'll be doing
that or not. If the schedule is like it was in London, I doubt it.
I just don't -- we go from, as this gentleman so tactfully put it,
meeting to meeting -- meetings that are already set up. But we had a
very cordial meeting with the Patriarch, and I just can't answer your
question as to whether it's on the schedule or whether there will be
time for something of that nature, important though it is. So we'll
have to wait and see how the schedule develops. But we had an
excellent meeting with him.
d
Mr. President, Cyprus is just the latest of a long
list of complex, long-lived international problems that you've shown
a personal interest in. There's a perception, fair or unfair, that
you are not as engaged as you should be in some of the domestic
problems that the United States faces. How do you account for that?
And with an election coming up next year, what do you intend to do
about that?
PRESIDENT BUSH: I account for it by the fact there's an
election coming up next year. And I don't plan to do anything about
it because we have an outstanding domestic program. My problem is,
we have too few Republicans and too many Democrats. Now, I don't
know whether the Prime Minister understands that in his terms here,
but that's my problem. And we've got excellent programs, some of
which have been enacted. I cite the historic Clean Air Act as one:
the aid for people with disabilities, the assistance there. I think
that putting caps on reckless spending has been a useful thing.
But we've got a ways to go. I want, as you know, a crime
bill. I want a civil rights bill. But it's pretty difficult when
you have a majority that sees politics around the corner and are
making it a little tougher.
But I don't hear that too much anymore. Maybe that's
still some making -- you have to look at who makes the charge.
And nobody will convince me that there's not a lot of politics in all
of that. But that isn't to say because there's an unfulfilled agenda
that I ought not to perform my duties as President in terms of
foreign affairs. I will continue to do that.
And I think this visit is very important. I had a good
visit this morning with the respected President, President Karamanlis
-- outstanding visit with a man that is so respected in the States.
Same thing for the Prime Minister today. And I think that's in the
interests of the United States of America.
But we've got plenty going on back there -- able people
in these departments trying to get their agendas through.
So I discount some of the criticism, if it's still going
on. Maybe it will increase. But put a little political factor on
it, because things are going pretty well. And I see this recession
of ours turning around. And that's going to narrow the areas of
criticism in the political arena. so we're used to it. But I think
that any President is responsible to do both to the best of his
ability, and that is what I am trying to do domestic, foreign
affairs.
2
Mr. President, going back to the region, would you
suggest a step-by-step procedure in order to solve the Cyprus
problem? And if so, could you please name one step-by-step procedure
that you would suggest on that?
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PRESIDENT BUSH: It is not my role to spell out the
steps, nor is it my role to spell out the procedures. It is my role
to use whatever authority the United States may have and the Prime
Minister is very generous in his assessment of that -- to further
support for the United Nations Secretary General's proposals in any
way I can. There's where the step-by-step procedures are. And then
they, of course, have to be solved between two very strong and very
able leaders. And then the people of both countries have to -- both
Greece and Turkey, to the degree that this is where it stands -- have
to agree.
so I give you a little more general answer than you want.
2 Here in Greece, Mr. President, several asked
themselves why didn't the U.S. do the same they did for Kuwait --
that is, why didn't America try to liberate Cyprus?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Let me be sure I understand the
question. Liberate it in what way? Sending in the 82nd Airborne?
That was never an option.
2
You freed Kuwait. Well, in Cyprus, too, human
rights have been violated and a military invasion has taken place.
So why don't you help free this country as well?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Acting under the United Nations
resolutions -- 12 of them -- we forged an enormous coalition to go in
and kick the aggressor out of Kuwait. It was almost unanimously
supported in the United Nations -- a handful of hold-outs and it's
a very different situation as it relates to Kuwait and to Cyprus.
So I would say that the best answer to Cyprus is peaceful.
resolution of this question and to have it resolved between two very
able -- as much as possible. -- between two very able heads of
government.
& Mr. President, concerning Greek-Turkish relations,
did you discuss the possibility of signing a nonaggression pact? And
what is your position on that matter?
PRESIDENT BUSH: with which? Nonaggression between who?
2 Between Greece and Turkey a nonaggression pact.
PRESIDENT BUSH: I don't remember being asked anything
about that. It may have been touched on by the Prime Minister, but
that I will leave between the parties.
& Mr. President, the United Nations inspection team
appears to have concluded that Iraq's nuclear capability was
destroyed in the war. I'm wondering if they missed the
incontrovertible evidence you said existed, sir.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I'm sure they must have if we're
still turning up evidence that the Iragi dictator is still trying to
perfect some nuclear capability. And clearly, there's no question
that the nuclear capability was set back in the war, but that's not
the point. The point is he must fully comply with the United Nations
resolutions. And he's been lying and cheating and hiding material,
and that simply is not good enough. And the whole world is very much
concerned about it. They do not want to have nuclear weapons in the
hands of this kind of aggressor.
0
But, sir, the team appears to have concluded that
the capability is destroyed. How can you react to that?
PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS: Thank you, gentlemen --
ladies and gentlemen.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
6:48 P.M. (L)
Pool Report #20
Greek State Dinner
July 18, 1991
The guest list was a who's who of Greece, whether they happen to
be speaking or not. It included former socialist Prime Minister
Papandreou and his blond mistress/wife, wearing glitzy gold-like
her hair. The White House crew included Roman, Sununu, Ed
Rogers, Rogich and Demarest.
It also included the archbishop of Greece, the newly elected
communist party head, Nick Gage, the mayor of Athens and the head
of the left coalition, a Gorbachev style reformist, who sat next
to Fitzwater.
And of course the chief of the Greek Supreme Court who is
currently trying Papandreou for corruption. The Ambassador of
Kuwait was there in native garb. Barbara Bush wore a short black
dress with white pearls.
Karamanlis' toast included mention of Cyprus. According to a
prepared text he said, "Under your country's leadership Mr.
President, the international community proved in the gulf that it
can imposed legality and justice when the political will exist.
It is the implementation of these same principals that Cyprus,
this tormented island has been expecting for the last seventeen
years.
"I am aware, Mr. President, of your interest in the fate of
Cyprus and I believe that with your support a just solution will
be found to this problem."
And you heard Bush's remarks.
He left on time and never saw or heard any demonstrators since
the streets between the Palace and the U.S. Embassy was closed
during the entire event.
Maureen Santini
New York Daily News
POOL REPORT #19
July 18, 1991
The news is in the transcript for the joint press availability.
The press conference was held on a large porch adjoining the
prime minister's office building.
Bush wore a gray suit; looked tired, had a wan expression.
Both men were out in the open; no shade. Had to take full brunt
of a broiling sun.
Leo Rennert
McClatchy Newspapers
POOL REPORT # 18
Motorcade from Airport, Photo-Op with President Karamanilas,
the President's Speech to Parliament,
and Photo-Op with Prime Minister
July 18, 1991
Motorcade uneventful. Crowds one and two deep lined much of the
route to the Presidential Palace and the streets were decorated
with Greek and U.S. flags along the beach route. A small navy
vessel patrolled off shore.
A pool caught up with the President in what appeared to be a
library in the Presidential Palace. He and Karamanilas were
seated on a sofa and Bush was telling Karamanilas he has been
'running a little bit." He then told his host of his plans to go
to Moscow at the "end of the month -- last couple of days July
probably." He said he and Gorbachev "worked out total agreement
on START -- that's important, a good signal to young people." He
also said he and the other G-7 leaders had had a very relaxed
dinner last night with Gorbachev."
Parliament speech was received cooly. The President's call for
resolution of a Cyprus dispute was that of silence and the only
time he was interrupted with applause occurred was when he
announced he had invited Karamanilas for a State Visit to the
U.S. He spoke from a podium positioned roughly where the podium
is in the House of Representatives. Mrs. Bush sat to his left.
The U.S. official closest to her was John Sununu, and next to
Sununu was Scowcroft.
Photo-Op with Prime Minister Mitsotakis was uneventful with the
normal Bush response of no questions at photo ops when one was
asked.
Marlin later told the pool that the "main thrust of the visit is
to improve relations. The U.N. Secretary General has an ongoing
dialogue to try to get a resolution of the issue" (that being
Cyprus). He said Bush wanted "to step up progress in some
fashion," and that "the President has some ideas he'll discuss
here and in Turkey." Marlin also said that the main focus was to
try to achieve this progress sometime this year.
Jim Gerstenzang
Los Angeles Times
POOL REPORT # 17
July 18, 1991
LONDON TO ATHENS
No news.
No sighting of the President until arrival, except for a brief
glimpse as he walked about 70 yards from the Winfield House to
Marine One in a driving rain without an umbrella or hat.
One ettiquette note. The pool was requested by an Air Force One
stewardess to be careful with luggage and equipment when boarding
or departing. It seems some scratches have been sighted on the
walls.
Charlie Green, Knight Ridder
Ken Walsh, U.S. News & World Report