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Weekly Compilation of
Presidential
Documents
111 1 RESEARCH
Pres. Documents
3
Monday, May 29, 1989
Volume 25-Number 21
Pages 741-775
Contents
Addresses and Remarks
Interviews With the News Media
Boston University, commencement ceremony
News Conference, May 21 (No. 12)-750
in Boston, MA-747
Cuban Independence Day, briefing-755
Europe, departure from Andrews Air Force
Proclamations
Base, Camp Springs, MD-772
Armed Forces Day-741
National Governors' Association, dinner-758
U.S. Coast Guard Academy, commencement
High School Reserve Officer Training Corps
ceremony in New London, CT-766
Recognition Day-741
White House News Photographers Association,
National Day of Remembrance for the Victims
dinner-763
of the U.S.S. Iowa-765
Wilson Magnet School teachers, meeting in
National Digestive Disease Awareness Month—
Rochester, NY-742
757
National Safe Boating Week-769
Appointments and Nominations
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day-757
Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and
Negotiations, member-771
Statements Other Than Presidential
Commerce Department, Deputy Secretary-
756
China
Housing and Urban Development Department,
Chairman Wan Li of the Standing
Assistant Secretary (Federal Housing
Committee of the National People's
Commissioner)-770
Congress, meeting with the President-
Occupational Safety and Health Review
761
Commission, Acting Chairman-771
State Department, Foreign Service, Director
Student demonstrations-747
General-772
Israel, meeting with Defense Minister Rabin-
Treasury Department, Internal Revenue
766
Service, Commissioner-771
Savings and loan financing legislation-746
U.S. International Development Cooperation
Agency, Agency for International
Development, Deputy Administrator-761
Supplementary Materials
Communications to Congress
Acts approved by the President-775
Checklist of White House press releases—774
Iran, claims settlement under the U.S. national
Digest of other White House announcements-
emergency, message-761
773
Savings and loan financing legislation, letter-
Editor's note-775
760
Nominations submitted to the Senate-774
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF
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There are no restrictions on the republication of material ap-
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pearing in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents.
Week Ending Friday, May 26, 1989
Proclamation 5982-High School
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
Reserve Officer Training Corps
my hand this seventeenth day of May, in
Recognition Day, 1989
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
May 17, 1989
eighty-nine, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hun-
By the President of the United States
dred and thirteenth.
of America
George Bush
A Proclamation
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
Since it was established in 1916, the
ter, 10:26 a.m., May 18, 1989]
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
(Junior ROTC) has assisted in shaping the
Note: The proclamation was released by the
character and moral values of hundreds of
Office of the Press Secretary on May 18, but
thousands of high school students through-
was not received in time for inclusion in
out the country. Participation in the High
last week's issue.
School Reserve Officer Training Corps has
helped four generations of American young
people to grow in self-discipline and respon-
sibility, as well as awareness of the duties of
Proclamation 5983-Armed Forces Day
citizenship in a democratic society.
With its emphasis on leadership, team-
May 17, 1989
work, individual initiative, civic pride, and
By the President of the United States
respect for the United States, this program
of America
contributes substantially to the strength of
our country and to the personal develop-
A Proclamation
ment of the high school students who par-
During the past 40 years, we Americans
ticipate.
have set aside a special day each year to
To encourage the American people to
recognize our debt to the men and women
learn more about the benefits of Junior
who defend this Nation's peace and security
ROTC and its many contributions to the
as members of the Armed Forces. On
Nation, the Congress, by Senate Joint Reso-
Armed Forces Day, we honor the men and
lution 58, has designated May 17, 1989, the
women who serve in our Army, Navy, Air
seventy-third anniversary of the ROTC pro-
Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
gram's creation, as "High School Reserve
A nation's military strength is not found
Officer Training Corps Recognition Day,"
in its defensive systems and weapons alone,
and has authorized and requested the Presi-
or even in the number of its military per-
dent to issue a proclamation calling upon
sonnel. It is the personal character of the
the people of the United States to observe
men and women in uniform-their faith,
that day with appropriate ceremonies and
readiness, will, and devotion-that makes a
activities.
nation's armed forces proud and strong. As
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
Patrick Henry observed when urging his
dent of the United States of America, do
fellow Americans to fight for our country's
hereby proclaim May 17, 1989, as High
independence: "The battle
is not to the
School Reserve Officer Training Corps Rec-
strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active,
ognition Day. I call upon all Americans to
the brave."
participate in appropriate ceremonies and
Patrick Henry's observation accents the
events and become actively involved with
theme for this 40th anniversary observance
their local high school ROTC programs.
of Armed Forces Day: "Keeping America
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May 18 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
Strong." Our Nation is strong today because
of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdic-
the members of our Armed Forces are vigi-
tion each year in an appropriate manner
lant, active, and brave. America's service
designed to increase public understanding
men and women are mindful of the pre-
and appreciation of the Armed Forces of
cious nature of freedom and peace and of
the United States. I also invite national and
our responsibility to preserve them for gen-
local veterans, civic, and community service
erations yet unborn; they are prepared to
organizations to join in the annual observ-
defend innocent people from the aggression
ance of Armed Forces Day.
of terrorists and totalitarian governments;
Finally, I call upon all Americans not only
and they are both courageous in danger and
to display the flag of the United States at
confident in "the holy cause of liberty."
their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also
The members of America's Armed Forces
to learn about national defense-and the
are part of the noble legions that have
men and women who sustain it-by partici-
never failed to defend our Nation or her
interests anywhere in the world. As our
pating in the local observances of the day.
recent experience in Grenada and the Per-
Proclamation 4934 of April 16, 1982, is
sian Gulf so forcefully reminded us, secur-
hereby superseded.
ing peace and advancing the cause of liber-
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
ty require such constant strength and deter-
my hand this seventeenth day of May, in
mination.
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
Today, I join with all Americans in thank-
eighty-nine, and of the Independence of
ing the members of the United States
the United States of America the two hun-
Armed Forces for SO faithfully defending
dred and thirteenth.
our freedom and national security. From
George Bush
the newest enlisted personnel to the most
seasoned Generals and Admirals-Navy
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
crewmen in the boiler room and on the
ter, 10:27 a.m., May 18, 1989]
bridge, Coast Guard crews at sea and state-
side, Air Force personnel on the lonely
Note: The proclamation was released by the
tarmac or in the busy control tower, Ma-
Office of the Press Secretary on May 18, but
rines and Army soldiers from boot camp to
was not received in time for inclusion in
command post-you are America's heroes
last week's issue.
as surely as the brave and selfless veterans
who have gone before you.
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
dent of the United States of America and
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
Question-and-Answer Session With
of the United States, continuing the prece-
Teachers of the Wilson Magnet School
dent of my eight immediate predecessors in
in Rochester, New York
this Office, do hereby proclaim the third
May 18, 1989
Saturday of each May as Armed Forces
Day.
Ms. Johnston. You've already been some-
I direct the Secretary of Defense on
what introduced. I'm especially pleased that
behalf of the Army, the Navy, the Air
you asked for an opportunity to meet with
Force, and the Marine Corps, and the Sec-
the teachers of Wilson, really for a couple of
retary of Transportation on behalf of the
reasons. Primary in the whole development
Coast Guard to plan for appropriate observ-
of Wilson is very much akin to your mes-
ances each year. The Secretary of Defense
sage of accountability. It was a real driving
shall also be responsible for soliciting the
force in our development. And the other
participation and cooperation of civil au-
reason is that, really, from my perspective,
thorities and private citizens.
in terms of school reform, in school im-
I invite the Governors of the States, the
provement, the real critical key role is the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other
teacher role. It's creative and loving talent
areas subject to the jurisdiction of the
of teachers that really make a difference
United States to provide for the observance
between a school that is just adequate and a
742
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 18
school that really stretches for excellence
Teacher. Another part of Wilson that
for all kids.
really helps make it such a success is our
This is a wonderful group of people, and I
home aids guidance program. We take on a
think that you're going to be able to have
group of youngsters, about 20, from the
an opportunity to hear a lot of different
time they enter the building until the time
perspective. I'd like to start with Mr. Hatha-
they graduate; and we become almost par-
way, who's on your left. Eddie has been
ents, surrogate parents. You could talk to
with us since about 1980.
anyone on this staff, and they would have
Teacher. Right, 10 years. [Laughter]
stories for you, a lot of the different, won-
Ms. Johnston. Ten of your best, right,
derful things that are done for our kids,
Eddie? Mr. Hathaway, I think, can give you
with our kids.
a little overview of the building.
The President. Do you ever run into any
The President. Yes. I'd love to know
parental resentment? You get 20 kids, and
about the change and all that.
you find somebody that maybe needs some
Teacher. Well, Mr. President, Wilson is
love and attention and caring, as Gary said.
one building that's made up of three
But do you ever run into some parent that
houses, three programs, if you will, but with
doesn't want that kind of involvement?
one common goal. The building, of course,
Teacher. I never have. As a matter of
is Wilson Magnet, but the three houses that
fact, a particular situation that I'm involved
we have in here are the Academy of Excel-
in right now-I have nothing but parents
lence, which meets the needs of the hu-
who are very supportive of everything that
manities and languages-is our draw. We
we're doing.
have a house known as Transition Tech,
The President. I think they all would be. I
which meets the special needs of students
just wondered if some felt that intrusion-
in special need. And we also have the
don't worry, we'll take care of our kids at
School of Science and Technology. I'm a
home; you look after them at school-be-
part of that program. And in that program,
cause the program goes into the homes, too,
we teach and emphasize computers and sci-
or not?
ence. Our goal though, of course, is total
Teacher. Yes, definitely. Mr. Geraci will
commitment to the students. We've been
tell you, we've worked a number of times
fortunate here in the Rochester community
with students that we've had difficulties
because we have a total commitment from
with at home. And one of the emphasis
everybody. And we're trying to meet the
needs of society by using the whole commu-
here at Wilson is the team approach again.
If I have a difficult student-well, go ahead,
nity as a team: industry, the outside forces
Bill.
right here in the community, higher educa-
tion, and of course the hardworking staff
Teacher. Back to your point on the par-
here at Wilson. That's Wilson in a nutshell.
ents, do they resent teachers getting in-
The President. Well, it's important, and
volved? I think parents for so long have
it's impressive.
been divorced, so to speak, from the proc-
ess that their kids go through during the
Teacher. We've been successful for many
day. And finally, somebody is coming to
reasons. Gary, do you want to mention-
them and asking for their input. And it is a
Teacher. Well, we're a small school
and-
refreshing thing for them to finally have
the teachers want their involvement. And
The President. Like numbers?
that's a big reason why this school has been
Teacher. Well, under 1,000. That makes a
successful. The community around the
successful school. Teachers care, and that's
school has put a commitment in. The teach-
what kids like. I've read papers by kids-I
ers have put a commitment in. The school
teach English-and some of the papers that
district has put the commitment in. And
the seniors are writing this year-they're
really, what we've done here is we've put
talking about-the Wilson teachers care
together commitments from seven or eight
about kids. And kids like to know that
different areas-business, college, parents,
there's somebody there that cares about
teachers, kids-put them all together. And
them.
over the course of the last 8 or 9 years,
743
May 18 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
during the transition of this building, we've
Teacher. Similar to that, I'm a senior class
seen quite a bit of success here.
adviser this year, and in the last will and
Teacher. We've been lucky, Mr. Presi-
testament, which usually ends up being
dent, in that the staff works very hard here;
kind of a real funny kind of thing, most of
just about everybody is willing to go out to
the kids are leaving love and thank you to
the homes and meet with the families, re-
teachers—
gardless of what the family situation can be.
The President. That helped them and
And it can be difficult at times.
stuff?
The President. A kid doesn't show or is a
Teacher. -throughout the building.
dropout factor and all that?
The President. That's fantastic.
Teacher. Every day we can run into that,
Teacher. It's been mentioned, I think a
but we're always there to help the kids.
couple of times, about industry getting in-
Teacher. I think part of the commitment
volved. And we have a program called
idea is being helped with this school-based
PRISM, Program for Rochester Students in
plan that's been instituted by the school dis-
Science and Math. And we take students
trict. This involves a team of people-par-
who are not motivated in those areas. And
ents, students, administrators, and teach-
even though I don't have a home base, I
ers-together working for what's best for
work with the parents through that particu-
the school. And we have an outstanding
lar program. And that's been very helpful
team of 21 individuals, which myself and
in getting some of the students to raise
Eddie are a member of.
their levels of self-esteem. Some of them
The President. Wait a minute. That's a
come in with low self-esteem or low self-
faculty committee?
expectations for themselves. So, we bring in
Teacher. It's a combination committee of
role models. And they go to industry, and
parents, students-there are two student
they can see certain areas that they could
members, three parent members, some ad-
get into. And it's been a real help as far as
ministrative members, and teaching mem-
trying to motivate some of the students to
bers. And we are a team that has this com-
raise their levels of expectations and work-
mitment, and we realize that for a school to
ing with the parents to give them that idea
be successful you need all three groups
that, yes, they can achieve this particular
working together-the parents and commu-
goal.
nity, the students, and the faculty and staff.
The President. Has this obvious commit-
And that is something we've instituted this
ment-you can't sit here, but feel that from
year through the auspices of the school dis-
the beginning-but has this resulted in
trict. But it's something that I think is going
lower incidence of vandalism or drugs and
to fit our school very well. And we've had
this kind of thing in the school than in some
some successes now, and we're starting to
other schools, would you say? I know every-
move forward with our team.
where there are problems, everywhere, in
Teacher. To get back to your original
all levels of society. But I just can't help but
question about parents: Every day we have
feel that with what you're describing-
to make some parental contacts, but most of
Teacher. Mr. President, undoubtedly, it
the time, just about every time, it's been
does in the sense that when you lay the
with success. They say, Thanks for calling,
district-wide demographics of suspensions
thanks for calling, which could have been
or attendance or any of the incidences that
rare in other instances, until we instituted
is implied in the question against this
some of these programs out here.
school, the culture of caring here works
Teacher. As a writing assignment, I asked
against that kind of behavior, and it shows
the seniors to write their parents a letter
up in the district-wide statistics.
and tell them how much they appreciated
Your first question about the history-10
things that they've done for them over the
years ago this was a school where to show
years. And I've gotten calls, a couple of calls
up here was to fail. The politics of the com-
already. And one father said, I'm not an
munity were so negative about coming here
emotional man, but this really touched me.
that if you were a child whose parents had
He said that it really did.
any power, they had you somewhere else. I
744
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 18
mean before. And the 10 years' involve-
The President. A cross section of the eco-
ment, including tremendous Federal
nomic base.
magnet support, gave authority and coop-
Teacher. Because the teachers take on
eration opportunities under strong leader-
the ownership. [Inaudible]
ship, massive community participation, out-
Teacher. I teach special education. I meet
standing involvement by staff people. And
the needs of learning disabled and dis-
they have grown a culture here where
turbed students. And what that means to
there are now waiting lists and to come
me is that I can offer them the least restric-
here is to assume I will succeed. And then
tive environment. And because of the
you are picked up and literally carried-
teachers here-the staff has been so sup-
pushed-through the system.
portive in meeting my needs and my stu-
The President. How wide is your first
dents' needs, in terms of physics or biology,
strike zone orbit to come here? What is it,
something I couldn't offer to them in the
Monroe County that—
classroom. So, the teachers here offer a cog-
Teacher. It's a city magnet school.
nitive as well as effective education for the
The President. So, it's city-wide then?
students. It's just not academics. And that's
Teacher. Yes.
where you really get the support of also
The President. A magnet attracts people
Wilson Magnet High School.
from—
Teacher. Mr. President, the commitment
Teacher. Well, we've gone to schools of
you're seeing in this community is that the
choice since system-wide-the whole 912
community is trying to make the commit-
programs-there are no neighborhood
ment to raise the level of all students.
schools. But this is one of the models of why
Wilson Magnet is a leadership school in that
to do that. I mean, one of the questions I
process, but it's one school among many
constantly run into with the staff is that the
where we're trying to raise the level for
greatest strength of being here is that the
every kid, including the special ed kids, the
students have chosen, the parents have
kids in this school, and the kids in the rest
chosen to come here. That's a piece of the
of the system. And that's one of the things
relationship that's very powerful as you
that makes Rochester unique, because it's
start a relationship.
such a broad-based effort to do it total,
Teacher. Mr. President, we don't skim;
system-wide, that's got the support of the
we don't take the top 10 percent. We don't
business community, the social agencies,
get the cream of the crop all the time. We
working with a very responsive school
want to pull in different-an A person, not
system.
always an A student, somebody who says,
The President. I got a touching letter
I'm interested in this program; I want to go
when I was in New Jersey, to a school of
to this magnet, even though—
excellence, a really good achieving high
The President. Who decides that? Who
school. I got a letter from this girl who had
decides who gets in? If you have more ap-
been standing out on the-she said, "Well,
plications than you have spaces, is there a
don't forget those of us that are"-I forget
board that decides that, or is there—
how she phrased it-"aren't bright, but try
Teacher. In the early days of recruitment,
harder." And we were saluting, in this in-
we really had to go recruit. An application
stance, excellence, and listening carefully
got you here. Since then, as the applications
and hoping to use what we learned there to
have come up, there's been a constant revi-
make a national example, as we'd like to do
sion in terms of what role the school plays
from this experience. But it was a very
in the acceptance and what role the central
moving and touching letter because, you
system plays. What we end up doing now is
know, what she was saying is, Well, we're
monitoring the distribution of race and sex
not the brightest, but we try harder, and
and previous achievement. And you're ab-
we're going to work hard. This was one
solutely right: This school takes pretty much
who was not a high achiever, but was disad-
a cross section and yet has been able to
vantaged.
maintain both the support and the excel-
Teacher. The skimming concept was a
lence.
discussion we had before you came in
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May 18 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
saying-[laughter]-saying we as a commu-
The President. She'd love to. I know she'd
nity are not interested, I don't believe, in a
love to come sometime.
skimming system, but in a system that raises
Teacher. We'd love it.
everybody.
The President. We'll try, we'll try. I've
The President. Yes, well, that's what I
often thought what it would be like to live
thought of what Ed said.
in times where you didn't have any budget
Teacher. I've just been given a signal that
problems in the Federal Government, be-
indicates that there are I think about 350
cause there are so many worthwhile things.
wonderful Wilson students that are most
Thank you all very much. Nice to see you.
anxious to meet you, Mr. President, so I
have to-
The President. Well, let's do it. I'm sure
Note: The President spoke at 10:48 a.m. in
glad our Congressmen-both Congressman
the school library. Suzanne Johnston is the
LaFalce and Congressman Horton came up
principal of the school, and William
with us on Air Force One. And I don't dare
Geraci, Joseph Baldino, Darlene Sauerhafer,
speak for Congressmen. But in this instance
Edward Hathaway, Reggie Simmons, and
we were talking about how much we were
Barbara Drmacichi are teachers who par-
looking forward to it, and they telling me
ticipated in the discussion. Gary Simon is a
how much I would enjoy it. And they're
school administrator. The remarks were not
right. So, I'm glad they're with us here
received in time for inclusion in last week's
today.
issue.
Teacher. And we're glad, too. Thank you.
Teacher. Thank you, Mr. President.
The President. Thank you all very much.
Well, I'm just sorry Barbara's not here be-
cause she loves-and she really is trying
hard to help on this whole volunteer sector
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
thing. Her main focus has been literacy, but
on Savings and Loan Financing
she's-you know, everything ties into liter-
Legislation
acy. So, she's really working hard at it. But
May 18, 1989
today, I was telling Sue, we're having the
President of the French Republic come to
The Ways and Means Committee vote
our house. So, first she bawled me out about
would put the S&L financing plan nominal-
that. And secondly, because the house has
ly on-budget, but would waive the entire
been closed all winter-it's up on the sea-
amount from Gramm-Rudman-Hollings.
shore, so she's up trying to get everything
This amounts to a direct assault on Gramm-
ready.
Rudman-Hollings budget discipline. It cre-
Teacher. You just brought up a good
ates an artificial accounting approach that is
point: literacy. We've got to be working as a
called on-budget, but is in effect off-budget
team always, always.
The President. Yes. It gets through every-
in terms of the way the spending is count-
ed.
thing-work force and to our competitive-
ness and being able to compete abroad and
Finally, the committee action creates a
to retraining when industries-you know,
contentious issue for the House floor and
one's a loser and another's a winner-the
the conference with the Senate. That
whole retraining. It's almost-and you know
means delay, and every day we wait costs at
far better than I-some of the examples are
least $10 million. The Senate completed its
so tragic: people that fight it and hide it
action a month ago. The House must act
and because of pride and not wanting their
and act quickly.
kids to know. It's just-but anyway, I'll fill
my wife in on all of this.
Note: The statement was not received in
Teacher. And please bring her.
time for inclusion in last week's issue.
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 21
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
gentler America that I'm speaking of does
on the Student Demonstrations in
not always include the Terriers. [Laughter]
China
My sincerest congratulations go to every
May 20, 1989
Boston University graduate and to all you
proud parents cooking out along the 50-
President Bush this morning received his
yard line there. [Laughter] And as Boston
daily intelligence briefing, including an
University graduates, you take with you a
update on the status of events in China.
degree from a great institution, and some-
The situation remains uncertain. Both sides
thing more: knowledge of the past and re-
have exercised restraint, and we urge that
sponsibility for the future. And take a look
restraint to continue. The United States
at our world today. Nations are undergoing
stands for freedom of speech and freedom
changes SO radical that the international
of assembly, and President Bush comment-
system you know and will know in the
ed yesterday on the inexorable march of
future will be as different from today's as
democracy in China. The demonstrations of
today's world is from the time of Woodrow
the last few days indicate that the hunger
Wilson. How will America prepare, then,
for change remains strong. We remain
for the challenges ahead?
hopeful that a dialog between the govern-
ment and the students is possible.
It's with your future in mind that, after
deliberation and a review, we are adapting
our foreign policies to meet this challenge.
I've outlined how we're going to try to pro-
mote reform in Eastern Europe and how
Remarks at the Boston University
we're going to work with our friends in
Commencement Ceremony in Boston,
Latin America. In Texas, I spoke to another
Massachusetts
group of graduates of our new approach to
May 21, 1989
the Soviet Union, one of moving beyond
containment, to seek to integrate the Sovi-
Thank you, President Silber. And Presi-
ets into the community of nations, to help
dent and Madame Mitterrand, it's a great
them share the rewards of international co-
honor to have you here today. And to Gov-
operation.
ernor Dukakis, my respects-the chief exec-
But today I want to discuss the future of
utive of this great State and my friend as
Europe, that mother of nations and ideas
well. To Mayor Flynn, His Eminence Cardi-
nal Law, and Dr. Metcalf, Dr. Wiesel, and,
that is so much a part of America. And it is
yes, Kimberly, to you for that wonderful
fitting that I share this forum with a very
speech earlier on. And to Nancy Joaquim,
special friend of the United States. Presi-
who rendered both "The Marseillaise" and
dent Mitterrand, you have the warm affec-
"The Star-Spangled Banner" in such fine
tion and high regard of the American
way. It's a pleasure to be back in Boston,
people. And I remember well about 8 years
back in one of my home States-[laugh-
ago when you joined us in Yorktown in
ter]-and I am delighted and honored to
1981 to celebrate the bicentennial of that
receive a doctor of laws from Boston Uni-
first Franco-American fight for freedom.
versity along with President Mitterrand.
And soon I will join you in Paris, sir, to
Doctor of laws-does this now make us a
observe the 200th anniversary of the
couple of Boston lawyers, my friend, Mr.
French struggle for liberty and equality.
Mitterrand? [Laughter] Who knows? I also
And this is just one example of the special
would like to salute another most distin-
bond between two continents. But consider
guished visitor: Prime Minister Mahathir of
this city. From the Old North Church to
Malaysia, a friend to the United States,
Paul Revere's home nestled in the warm
whose son is graduating today. We're hon-
heart of the Italian North End, to your
ored to have him here. And I want to con-
famous song-filled Irish pubs, the Old and
gratulate Barbara on a B.U. degree of her
New Worlds are inseparable in this city. But
very own. [Laughter] And now that you're
as we look back to Old World tradition, we
an alumna, take note: this kinder and
must look ahead to a new Europe. Historic
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changes will shape your careers and your
partnership with Western Europe will pose
very lives.
new challenges. There are certain to be
The changes that are occurring in West-
clashes and controversies over economic
ern Europe are less dramatic than those
issues. America will, of course, defend its
taking place in the East, but they are no
less fundamental. The postwar order that
interests. But it is important to distinguish
adversaries from allies, and allies from ad-
began in 1945 is transforming into some-
thing very different. And yet certain essen-
versaries. What a tragedy, what an absurdi-
tials remain, because our alliance with
ty it would be if future historians attribute
the demise of the Western alliance to dis-
Western Europe is utterly unlike the cyni-
cal power alliances of the past. It is based
putes over beef hormones and wars over
on far more than the perception of a
pasta. We must all work hard to ensure that
common enemy; it is a tie of culture and
the Europe of 1992 will adopt the lower
kinship and shared values. And as we look
barriers of the modern international econo-
toward the 21st century, Americans and
my, not the high walls and the moats of
Europeans alike should remember the
medieval commerce.
words of Raymond Aron, who called the
But our hopes for the future rest ulti-
alliance a "moral and spiritual community."
mately on keeping the peace in Europe.
Our ideals are those of the American Bill of
Forty-two years ago, just across the Charles
Rights and the French Declaration of the
River, Secretary of State George Marshall
Rights of Man. And it is precisely because
gave a commencement address that out-
the ideals of this community are universal
lined a plan to help Europe recover. West-
that the world is in ferment today.
ern Europe responded heroically and later
Now a new century holds the promise of
joined with us in a partnership for the
a united Europe. And as you know, the na-
common defense: a shield we call NATO.
tions of Western Europe are already
And this alliance has always been driven by
moving toward greater economic integra-
a spirited debate over the best way to
tion, with the ambitious goal of a single
achieve peaceful change. But the deeper
European market in 1992. The United
truth is that the alliance has achieved an
States has often declared it seeks a healing
historic peace because it is united by a fun-
of old enmities, an integration of Europe.
damental purpose. Behind the NATO
And at the same time, there has been an
shield, Europe has now enjoyed 40 free
historical ambivalence on the part of some
years of conflict-40 years free of conflict-
Americans toward a more united Europe.
To this ambivalence has been added appre-
the longest period of peace the Continent
hension at the prospect of 1992. But what-
has ever known. Behind this shield, the na-
ever others may think, this administration is
tions of Western Europe have risen from
of one mind. We believe a strong, united
privation to prosperity, all because of the
Europe means a strong America.
strength and resolve of free peoples.
Western Europe has a gross domestic
With a Western Europe that is now
product that is roughly equal to our own
coming together, we recognize that new
and a population that exceeds ours. Europe-
forms of cooperation must be developed.
an science leads the world in many fields,
We applaud the defense cooperation devel-
and European workers are highly educated
oping in the revitalized Western European
and highly skilled. We are ready to develop
Union, whose members worked with us to
with the European Community and its
keep open the sealanes of the Persian Gulf.
member states new mechanisms of consul-
And we applaud the growing military coop-
tation and cooperation on political and
eration between West Germany and
global issues, from strengthening the forces
France. And we welcome British and
of democracy in the Third World to manag-
French programs to modernize their deter-
ing regional tensions to putting an end to
rent capability and their moves toward co-
the division of Europe. A resurgent West-
operation in this area. It is perfectly right
ern Europe is an economic magnet, draw-
and proper that Europeans increasingly see
ing Eastern Europe closer toward the com-
their defense cooperation as an investment
monwealth of free nations. A more mature
in a secure future. But we do have a major
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concern of a different order: There's a
know the results of failure to comply with
growing complacency throughout the West.
this solemn agreement. Perhaps their pur-
And, of course, your generation can
pose was to divide the West on other issues
hardly be expected to share the grip of past
that you're reading about in the papers
anxieties. With such a long peace, it is hard
today. But regardless, it is clear that Soviet
to imagine how it could be otherwise. But
"new thinking" has not yet totally over-
our expectations in this rapidly changing
come the old.
world cannot race so far ahead that we
I believe in a deliberate step-by-step ap-
forget what is at stake. There's a great irony
proach to East-West relations because re-
here. While an ideological earthquake is
curring signs show that while change in the
shaking asunder the very Communist foun-
Soviet Union is dramatic, it's not yet com-
dation, the West is being tested by compla-
plete. The Warsaw Pact retains a nearly 12-
cency. We must never forget that twice in
to-1 advantage over the Atlantic alliance in
this century American blood has been shed
short-range missiles and rocket launchers
over conflicts that began in Europe. And
capable of delivering nuclear weapons and
we share the fervent desire of Europeans to
relegate war forever to the province of dis-
more than a 2-to-1 advantage in battle
tanks. And for that reason, we will also
tant memory. But that is why the Atlantic
alliance is so central to our foreign policy.
maintain, in cooperation with our allies,
And that's why America remains committed
ground and air forces in Europe as long as
to the alliance and the strategy which has
they are wanted and needed to preserve
preserved freedom in Europe. We must
the peace in Europe. At the same time, my
never forget that to keep the peace in
administration will place a high and con-
Europe is to keep the peace for America.
tinuing priority on negotiating a less milita-
NATO's policy of flexible response keeps
rized Europe, one with a secure conven-
the United States linked to Europe and lets
tional force balance at lower levels of
any would-be aggressors know that they
forces. Our aspiration is a real peace, a
will be met with any level of force needed
peace of shared optimism, not a peace of
to repel their attack and frustrate their de-
armed camps.
signs. And our short-range deterrent forces
Nineteen-ninety-two is the 500th anniver-
based in Europe, and kept up to date, dem-
sary of the discovery of the New World, so
onstrate that America's vital interests are
we have five centuries to celebrate, nothing
bound inextricably to Western Europe and
less than our very civilization-the Ameri-
that an attacker can never gamble on a test
can Bill of Rights and the French Rights of
of strength with just our conventional
Man, the ancient and unwritten constitu-
forces. Though hope is now running high
tion of Great Britain, and the democratic
for a more peaceful continent, the history
visions of Konrad Adenauer and Alcide de
of this century teaches Americans and Eu-
Gasperi. And in all our celebrations, we ob-
ropeans to remain prepared.
serve one fact: This truly is a moral and
As we search for a peace that is enduring,
spiritual community. It is our inheritance,
I'm grateful for the steps that Mr. Gorba-
and so, let us protect it. Let us promote it.
chev is taking. If the Soviets advance solid
Let us treasure it for our children, for
and constructive plans for peace, then we
Americans and Europeans yet unborn. We
should give credit where credit is due. And
stand with France as part of a solid alliance.
we're seeing sweeping changes in the
And once again, let me say how proud I am
Soviet Union that show promise of endur-
to have received this degree from this
ing, of becoming ingrained. At the same
noble institution, and to have shared this
time, in an era of extraordinary change, we
platform with the President of the French
have an obligation to temper optimism-
Republic, François Mitterrand.
and I am optimistic-with prudence. For
Thank you very, very much. Vive la
example, the Soviet Foreign Minister in-
France and long live the United States of
formed the world last week that his nation's
America. Thank you very much.
commitment to destroy SS-23 missiles
under the recently enacted INF treaty may
Note: The President spoke at 12:33 p.m. at
be reversible. And the Soviets must surely
Dickerson Field on the campus of the uni-
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versity. In his opening remarks, he referred
friendship and the common values which
to John Silber, president of Boston Universi-
we share-which our two nations share-
ty; Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of
and which really the President celebrated
Boston; Arthur G.B. Metcalf, chairman of
with us 8 years ago, when he came to York-
the university's board of trustees; Elie
town, celebrating the 200th anniversary of
Wiesel, Andrew Mellon Professor in the Hu-
that battle.
manities; and Kimberly Sudnick, a graduat-
So, the weekend was not all work and no
ing student and speaker at the ceremony.
play; it provided a good opportunity for us
to discuss many of the main issues on the
international agenda. And by the end of
this week, both of us will be traveling to
News Conference of President Bush
Brussels for the NATO summit. We agreed
and President Mitterrand of France
on the central role the Atlantic alliance has
played in keeping the peace for the past
May 21, 1989
four decades, the enduring value of this
President Mitterrand. Ladies and gentle-
partnership in the common defense in the
men, the French guests here and myself-
years ahead. And we also agreed on the
critical contribution the nuclear deterrent
we're coming to the end of our stay in the
United States; and this meeting with the
has made in keeping us free and secure and
press is, more or less, the last event. And
at peace. We also talked about the opportu-
the journalists who have been good enough
nities that lie before us in the light of the
to follow us during the last 24 hours will
changes now taking place in the Soviet
have appreciated, I think, that we've had a
Union and in Eastern Europe. And both of
very full day. But you will, of course, be
us will watch developments in the Soviet
able in a moment to ask the questions
Union, seeking signs of lasting change. Of
which you feel most suited to the require-
course, we discussed the dramatic events
ments of the day. And President Bush and
now taking place in Beijing, in China. The
myself will be at your disposal to reply to
President, I believe, shares my view-I'll let
them.
him speak for himself-that our goal should
But personally, and also on behalf of my
be a bold one, to move beyond contain-
country, I would like to say how very
ment, towards the integration of the Soviet
deeply sensitive we are to the way in which
Union into the community of nations. And
Mrs. Bush and President Bush have re-
of course, we discussed how the United
ceived us, my wife and myself. They re-
States will relate to France and the rest of
ceived us in a very warm, homely family,
Western Europe in the years ahead.
and restful atmosphere; but at the same
I sensed an excitement on his part about
time, we were able to have some intensive,
the future. We exchanged views about the
political, serious conversations which were
themes that I touched on in my earlier re-
given, as it were, more life thanks to the
marks here at B.U. [Boston University]:
forest air and the sea breeze that we were
America's readiness for a more mature
able to breathe.
transatlantic partnership, the vision of a
Now President Bush will be saying a few
commonwealth of free nations as a bridge
words, and then we'll be open to questions.
to overcome the divisions of Europe. And
But I'd like to personally thank all those
we also discussed the potential for im-
who have been good enough to accompany
proved cooperation with the EC [European
us during our stay and comment on what
Community] as we approach 1992 and the
we have done.
single European market, as well as the pros-
President Bush. Thank you, Mr. Presi-
pects for greater Western European coop-
dent. Well, first, let me just say what a
eration in addressing the political and
pleasure it was having President Mitterrand
global issues around the world. And I heard
and Madame Mitterrand as our guests in
his clarion's call for cooperative action on
Maine. We've just come from the com-
the environment, and I salute him for that.
mencement of Boston University. And noth-
Beyond the NATO [North Atlantic Treaty
ing better symbolizes the strength of the
Organization] summit and East-West rela-
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tions, we exchanged views on so many sub-
ticularly there to act as a mediator. Obvi-
jects, many of which will be on the agenda
ously, I'm happy if views can be reconciled
at the Paris economic summit. We agreed
and believe, I think, that they can be recon-
that more needs to be done in practical,
ciled. I think that we have now the ele-
realistic ways to deal with the environment
ments of ideas that could form a decision
and to deal with the problems of global
that will be taken just in a week's time. And
warming. And we also reviewed ways of
I think that the decision that will be taken
advancing the peace progress in the Middle
will be found positive from the point of
East, the urgent need to try to find, or be
view of all members of the alliance. You
helpful in finding, a solution to the situation
know what my suggestions on the subject
in Lebanon.
are because I made them clear in Paris.
On the question of peace and democracy
Q. Mr. President, on that point, the indi-
in this hemisphere, in Central America, we
cation out of Bonn today was that the West
share the view that democracy must be re-
stored in Panama and that the commit-
Germans have not accepted the explicit
conditions that were handed to Mr. Stolten-
ments undertaken at Esquipulas are the key
to peace and democracy in the region.
berg [West German Minister of Finance] on
Now, we'd be glad to take questions.
Friday for talks on SNF. A West German
spokesman said that those conditions were
Student Demonstrations in China
merely-I think he said-a basis for further
Q. Mr. President, the students in China
dialog. Is the U.S. position negotiable at this
have been told to leave Tiananmen Square
point, and how do you sum up the likeli-
or face military attack. What's your reaction
hood of resolving this before the NATO
to that, and do you have any message for
summit?
the students, other than that the United
President Bush. I think great progress has
States supports freedom of speech and free-
been made. One way to guarantee there
dom of assembly?
will not be progress is to lock each other in,
President Bush. We do support freedom
in public statements, so I do not intend to
of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of
comment on the specifics. The report I saw
the press; and clearly, we support democra-
from Bonn was somewhat more encourag-
cy. I don't want to be gratuitous in giving
ing than the way you phrased this one, in
advice, but I would encourage restraint. I
terms of being very, very close together
do not want to see bloodshed. We revere
with the Germans. This is an alliance that
the model of Martin Luther King in this
contains many countries, and we are in
country for his peaceful protest. And so, I
active consultation with the Germans and
might suggest a familiarization with that for
others. And of course, I had the benefit
the people in China. And I would urge the
over this weekend of hearing directly from
Government to be as forthcoming as possi-
President Mitterrand on his views. But I
ble in order to see more democratization
think that we could well have this resolved
and to see a peaceful resolution of this
before the summit.
matter.
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Q. President Mitterrand, do you think
Q. You spoke about the common bond
that progress has been made in bringing
between the United States and France and
French and American views-well, in
the economic changes that will be coming
hoping to bring German and American
about in 1992 and, of course, the obvious
views closer together on the question of
benefit to the United States. Yet we have
modernization of nuclear short-term weap-
an immigration law at the present that dis-
ons in Europe? And do you think that you
favors Europeans. Do you see this matter
are there to act as an intermediary, a con-
being resolved so that Europeans can con-
ciliator?
tinue to contribute to the United States?
President Mitterrand. The only role I
President Bush. I want to see the immi-
play is the role that is my natural role as a
gration matter resolved, and yes, I do fore-
member of the alliance. But I am not par-
see it being resolved.
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Student Demonstrations in China
ners. And on this problem, like on other
Q. Mr. Bush, you have a personal interest
problems, at the outset, people have diverg-
in China and the Chinese people, yet your
ing views, different opinions. But the im-
statements have seemed to be very cautious
portant thing is to come to a meeting of the
and diplomatic. Have you made any private
minds and to achieve a common answer.
representation to the Chinese leadership or
And this has always been the case in the
given any suggestions to them on how to
alliance. A particular view will only carry
resolve-or what you might help with in
more weight if it carries more wisdom and
the democracy movement in China?
President Bush. We have been in touch
more common sense. So, I'm not going to
with our Ambassador on this very key ques-
sit here and award prizes to this view or
tion. I think this perhaps is a time for cau-
that view. There's no particular view which
tion because we aspire to see the Chinese
would prevail. The important thing is that
people have democracy, but we do not
the general interest of the alliance should
exhort in a way that is going to stir up a
prevail, and it will.
military confrontation. We do not want to
Student Demonstrations in China
have a situation like happened in Burma or
some other place. And so, as we counsel
Q. Mr. President, you called for restraint
restraint and as we counsel peaceful means
in China, and you said that the lessons of
of effecting change, that is sound advice.
Martin Luther King could well be heeded
And I think to go beyond that and encour-
here. Do you believe the protesters should
age steps that could lead to bloodshed
go home? Do you think there is a revolu-
would be inappropriate.
tion underway in China now?
For President Mitterrand-his next ques-
President Bush. I don't think that it
tion, unless you've exhausted them all. I'll
would be appropriate for the President of
take a couple of-
the United States to say to the demonstra-
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tors and the students in Beijing exactly
what their course of action should be. That
Q. It's really primarily for President Bush,
is for them to determine. They know the
but of course, if President Mitterrand
United States commitment to democracy, to
wishes to add on-[laughter].
Mr. President, you said we could well
the commitment to freedom, to the aspira-
have agreement on SNF before the summit.
tion we have that all people will live in
democratic societies. But I'm not about to
I gather you're talking about the West Ger-
mans, because we're getting reports out of
suggest what I think they ought to do,
London that Mrs. Thatcher [British Prime
except to spell out peaceful and continue to
Minister] is not, as the English say, best
fight for what you believe in, stand up for
pleased about this. And this is confusing be-
what you believe in, but beyond that, I
cause we also understand that you took Mrs.
cannot go.
Thatcher's wishes into account when you
No, go ahead. Follow-on?
were formulating your counterproposal and
Q. How unstable is the situation?
that, in fact, you were in rather close touch
President Bush. Well, I don't know. I
with the British. Do you think we could go
think we have to wait and see. There's cer-
to Brussels with the British not having
tainly an enormous expression on the part
signed on to this and yet you would have
of many people-students and others-for
agreement with the West Germans?
change, toward movement toward democ-
President Bush. Mr. President Mitter-
racy. I lived there. I saw a society totally
rand?
different than the one that exists in China
President Mitterrand. Well, I can appre-
today. China has moved, in some areas, to-
ciate exactly what kind of a dialog you were
wards democracy. Now, the quest is, and
hoping to achieve, but the rules of the
the appeal from these kids is, to move fur-
game are that it's my turn to answer. Well,
ther. And so, I am one who feels that the
you may be asking for an opinion, but I
quest for democracy is very powerful. But I
would say this: that within the Atlantic alli-
am not going to dictate or try to say from
ance, there is full equality among all part-
the United States how this matter should be
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resolved by these students. I'm not going to
President Bush. Yes. I not only encourage
do it.
him to continue to make proposals but I'd
As for John's [John Cochran, NBC News]
encourage him to unilaterally implement
question, we have been in very close touch
the proposals. Many of them address them-
with Mrs. Thatcher. And I listened atten-
tively and with great interest to what Presi-
selves to conventional forces where they
dent Mitterrand said, and I agree with him:
have an extraordinary preponderant imbal-
that we can get together on this vexing
ance, where they have the weight on their
side. And so, I'd like to see that. But I don't
question. There are strong-willed people
from strong countries, and they each have
think anybody is criticizing the specific pro-
an opinion. But my role has been to try,
posals. All we want to see is real progress.
behind the scenes, to be helpful for working
And when you have the historic imbalance
this problem out. And I should salute the
that exists on conventional forces, yes, I
President of France as he has tried to be
welcome the proposals and like to see them
extraordinarily helpful in working this prob-
implemented. And it's in that area that
lem out. Now, your job is to know every
we're looking for reality versus rhetoric.
step of the way the nuances of difference
And I know that some are quite restless
that exist between the parties, and mine is
about the pace that I have set in dealing
to see if we can't iron out those differences.
with the Soviet Union, but I think it's the
And that's exactly what I'm doing, what
proper pace. And I will be prepared when
Secretary [of State] Baker is doing, and
Jim Baker goes back to talk some more. I'm
what others are doing.
most anxious to be sure that the alliance is
Relations With the Soviet Union
together on these questions. And so, we
have time.
Q. Mr. President, you were talking about
the attitude we should have towards the
And in the meantime, I welcome not only
the change of openness and the change of
Soviet Union, particularly on the part of the
reform but I want to see it continue. And I
allies. Do you think that the Cold War has
welcome the proposals, but I would like to
come to an end, and if so, has it come to an
end once and for all?
see them implemented. And that would still
President Mitterrand. People seem to
leave a large imbalance in favor of the Sovi-
want us to play the role of crystal-gazers,
ets on many of these proposals-not all of
which we are not. It's like a revolution. You
them. Some of them talk to get where we
only know afterwards if a thing turned out
need to be engaged, because they talked to
to be a revolution. As far as the Cold War is
getting down to equal numbers. But no, I
concerned, one thing is clear, and that is
salute the man, as I said, for certain kinds of
that we are moving out of the Cold War.
steps that he has taken. But I hope I'll be
And the chances are that this will be true
forgiven for being cautious and for being
for a very long time. There will be mo-
prudent and not for being stampeded into
ments when things will be more difficult,
something that might prove to be no good
doubtless, but I don't see us slipping right
for the alliance or not good for the United
back into the Cold War. Of course, any-
States.
thing is possible. A lot will depend on the
trend of developments within the Soviet
President Gorbachev of the Soviet Union
Union.
Q. For President Mitterrand and also for
Q. Mr. President, you said in your speech
President Bush. Mr. Gorbachev has been
today that you're grateful for some of these
described by the President's spokesman as a
proposals with Secretary Gorbachev, yet
"drugstore cowboy." Do you agree with this
some in your administration have made no
description-a question for both Presidents.
secret of their disdain for some of these
President Mitterrand. I think that one
proposals. In talking about "beyond contain-
must be wary of caricatures. Mr. Gorbachev
ment," did the recent proposals of Secre-
is worth very much more than that.
tary Gorbachev on conventional and nucle-
President Bush. So much for Marlin. In
ar weapons meet any of your tests for going
fairness to the man
beyond containment?
Mr. Fitzwater. No, don't defend me.
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President Bush. No, don't defend you?
open all these doors, well, I'd be very
Which I would be perfectly prepared to do.
happy and perhaps somewhat surprised.
Boston Harbor Cleanup Efforts
American Hostages in Lebanon
Q. Mr. President, being back in Boston,
does it encourage you to do anything about
Q. Mr. President, in your discussions this
restoring the money for the Boston Harbor
weekend concerning Lebanon, did you dis-
that the Congress-
cuss the situation concerning the hostages,
and have you any news concerning avenues
President Bush. Hey, I'm pleased that the
that could be pursued towards their eventu-
cleanup seems to be going forward. How's
al release?
that for an answer?
President Bush. On the hostages-any
International Influence
avenues to pursue on that?
Q. This is a question, I guess-it's a ques-
Q. Did you discuss it this weekend?
tion for both people. Do you believe that
President Bush. Well, it was just touched
the American public is aware of the limits
on because-but we discussed Lebanon in
of American power and of your ability to
depth. And the hostage situation obviously
really influence political events like those in
continues to be on our mind, and President
China, Panama, and Europe?
Mitterrand was most sympathetic-the
President Mitterrand. Well, I think on
French people held various times against
these questions of influence-influence can
their will. And so, that underlies the con-
be of a material kind and military or peace-
cerns that I feel. But Lebanon transcends
ful. But it can also be of a moral kind and
just our own keen interest in the hostage
psychological. There's a whole rainbow, a
question-to see a once peaceful country,
whole range, of possibilities. Of course, the
where various factions could live together,
first problem that you're always up against
now ripped asunder by war and by outside
is the problem of noninterference in other
pressures, demands world action. And yet
people's affairs. That being said-but it's a
again, when you look at the alternatives,
question of human rights. One mustn't stop
they aren't that clear. And we have called
at that. And I think one must give priority
for the cease-fire, supporting the Arab
to the public assertion of the basic princi-
League posture: getting foreign troops out
ples of human rights, and that is what must
of Lebanon and trying to have the election
be prevailed.
process go forward so you can have an
So, I think that, with reference to the
elected president that fulfills the will of the
countries you are mentioning, these princi-
people.
ples should be recalled to the countries con-
President Mitterrand was very helpful be-
cerned. But recourse to arms is probably
cause he has a unique view of Lebanon,
not the kind of method that is fully in tune
with France's history there. And yet I don't
with the requirements of our day. And to
think either of us came up with a simple
think that you can win whole populations
answer. I saluted what he tried to do when
over to your way of thinking by threatening
he encouraged the Secretary-General of the
them with guns or tanks is obviously wrong.
United Nations to go there. But for various
What is also very important, and more im-
reasons, that did not work out. So, we did
portant, is to win over international public
talk about a couple of other specific ap-
opinion, to mobilize public opinion, both
proaches that we might take, which I think
within and without the country, so that
should remain confidential. But it was dis-
those governments which fail in the respect
cussed in detail. It is a matter of enormous
of human rights will be, both within and
urgency. And in the United States, of
without, with their backs to the wall on the
course, you heard Cardinal Law [Archbish-
subject. That being said, I know of no mira-
op of Boston] today appropriately singling
cle cure in these matters, no unfailing
out Lebanon because of the religious divi-
method that always works. And if I were
sions there. And I wish there was an easy
able to come here to Boston and someone
answer to it, and the United States stands
could give me the golden key that would
ready to help, if we can.
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 22
We're off. Thank you.
challenge him to allow unrestricted access
President Mitterrand. Thank you.
to the United Nations and other organiza-
tions monitoring their compliance, and a
Note: President Bush's 12th news confer-
policy of nonintervention in the internal af-
ence began at 1:28 p.m. on Dickerson Field
fairs of other states. And on this celebration
at Boston University. President Mitterrand
of Cuban Independence Day I challenge
spoke in French, and his remarks were
him, Fidel Castro, to take concrete and spe-
translated by an interpreter. Marlin Fitz-
cific steps leading to free and fair elections
water is President Bush's Press Secretary.
and full democracy. A useful first step
would be to accept a proposed plebiscite in
Cuba. I also strongly believe that Cubans
who wish to leave Cuba should be allowed
Remarks at a Briefing on Cuban
Independence Day
to do so-a fundamental human right guar-
anteed by free nations. And I challenge
May 22, 1989
Castro-[applause]-and I challenge him to
What a great pleasure, and thank you for
show that Cuba is truly independent by
that warm welcome. It's I who should be
sharply reducing the Soviet military pres-
welcoming you to celebrate this wonderful
ence there. And this I pledge: Unless Fidel
occasion, the 87th anniversary of Cuban in-
Castro is willing to change his policies and
dependence, and, you know, a special day.
behavior, we will maintain our present
But you know, I would be delighted to be
policy toward Cuba. Knock off this wild
here on any day, for we Americans owe a
speculation as just that-some suggesting
debt of gratitude to the Cuban people. And
that our administration is going to unilater-
that debt goes back to 1776, when George
ally shift things with Fidel Castro. I am not
Washington's troops were short of food and
going to do that, and I'm glad you're here
supply. Some of you may remember how
to hear it directly from me.
the women of Havana banded together and
And until we see some of these changes
raised 1.2 million livres for the cause of
I'm talking about, we will continue to
American freedom. And 126 years later, an-
oppose Cuba's reentry to the Organization
other people fought bravely for the cause of
of American States. And this too I promise:
freedom; for it was on May 20th, 1902, after
To help break down the monopoly on infor-
a long and brutal struggle, that the Cuban
mation that Castro has maintained for 30
Republic was born. And we gather here to
years, we will continue Radio Marti, and we
remember that victory and the fact that
will push forward our proposal on TV Marti.
freedom knows no boundaries. Perhaps it
It is important that the people of Cuba
was Cuba's George Washington, that great
know the truth, and we will see that the
President, Jose Marti, who said it best: "To
people of Cuba do know the truth about
beautify life is to give it an object."
their dictator and about the world.
My friends, our object is human liberty
And the thirst for democracy is un-
and a free, united, and democratic Cuba.
quenchable. And totalitarian systems every-
And as President I am unalterably commit-
where are feeling new pressures from the
ted to a free, united, democratic Cuba; and
people. You see it today on the television
I'm not going to ever falter in that support.
sets, coming out of China. We've seen those
I know that you all are with me in that, and
beginnings of it in the Soviet Union and
so is our country, for we oppose those who
many, many other countries around the
mock the very rights that we treasure: free-
world. And so, don't tell me that Cubans
dom of speech, religion, assembly, economic
don't want freedom and democracy; they
freedom. And in response, our demand is
do. And I challenge Fidel Castro to let the
plain and simple: democracy and respect
will of the people prevail.
for human rights, not sometime, not some-
In short, what we want to do is to ad-
day, but now. And this afternoon I call on
vance that day when Cuban Independence
Fidel Castro to free all political prisoners
Day achieves a new and a richer meaning:
and to conform to accepted international
freedom from the evil of tyranny and op-
standards regarding human rights. And I
pression; freedom from the economic
755
May 22 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
misery wrought by the Communist misrule;
fighting for human rights, I think, said an
the freedom that can liberate lives and lift
awful lot about our commitment, the com-
the human heart; and, yes, the freedom of
mitment of every American to human
democracy.
rights and to freedom.
To achieve that freedom, heroes must
And so, the courage that is demonstrated
lead the way. In a sense, they already have,
by these-and I risk offending by failing to
and are. For Cuba can claim many, many
mention others right here in this room-but
heroes-those who struggled valiantly
that courage has helped you and your fami-
almost 90 years ago and those who struggle
lies endure. And one day it will, I am con-
today-unsung heroes, for example, like
vinced-I really believe this-unite a mil-
longtime political prisoner Alfredo Muste-
lion free Cuban Americans with their long-
lier Nuevo, who refuses to give up; heroes
suffering Cuban brothers. And if hope can
like Dr. Claudio Benedi, here on stage, who
stay alive in the heart of Armando Valla-
has condemned eloquently-repeatedly-
Castro's violation of human rights; or an-
dares, surely we will see Cuba free again.
other great patriot of the Western Hemi-
Thank you for coming. God bless you.
sphere, a hero of mine, a hero of our times,
And God bless America. Thank you very,
and I'm referring, of course, to Armando
very much.
Valladares. Let the American people see
him now-22 years in Castro's prisons. And
Note: The President spoke at 2:34 p.m. in
he wrote a book about that ordeal. It meant
Room 450 at the Old Executive Office
a lot to the entire Bush family and has cer-
Building.
tainly been an inspiration to me. You've all
read it, I hope. And if not, why, we can
boost the sales by recommending it.
[Laughter] It's called "Against All Hope,"
Nomination of Thomas J. Murrin To Be
and it describes how he, how Armando, sur-
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
vived beatings and starvations and unspeak-
able horror. And I'm sure many of you have
May 22, 1989
read it, but it's a tribute to the arching
human spirit, to that will to live, which
The President today announced his inten-
helped endure the cruelest of regimes, a
tion to nominate Thomas Joseph Murrin to
tribute, also, to the courage of the Cuban
be Deputy Secretary of Commerce. He
people, resolute and unafraid.
would succeed Donna F. Tuttle.
I had a discussion, I told Armando, I
Mr. Murrin was president of Westing-
think, this-with one of the great leaders in
house Energy and Advance Technology
this hemisphere. And he wondered why we
Group, 1983-1987. From 1952 until 1987,
were doing what we were doing in Central
he served in various capacities for Westing-
America. And I said, "Well, I'll tell you
house Electric Corp., including president of
why. It's a book called "Against All Hope."
the Public Systems Co., 1974; senior vice
That book relates to the deprivation of
president of the Public Systems Group,
human rights in Cuba." And he said, "Well,
1974; executive vice president of the De-
what does that have to do with Central
fense and Public Systems Group, 1971;
America?" I said, "Read the book, and
group vice president of defense, 1967; cor-
you'll see. Read the book because you'll un-
porate vice president of manufacturing,
derstand that a deprivation of human rights
1965. In 1959 he was appointed European
in a Cuban prison is no different than the
manufacturing representative based in
deprivation of human rights in a prison in
Geneva, Switzerland, and was superintend-
Nicaragua." And he did, and I hope it's
ent of factory planning for the new distribu-
made a difference in that country's ap-
tion transformer plant in Athens, GA, in
proach to foreign policy. But whether it did
1955. He joined the Carnegie Mellon Uni-
or not, the respect I have for Armando and
versity as distinguished service professor in
the courage he has shown really knows no
technology and management.
bounds. It is absolutely without limits, and
Mr. Murrin graduated from Fordham
the fact that he headed our delegation
University (B.S., 1951). He is married, has
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 22
eight children, and resides in Pittsburgh,
cal, and health care organizations and pro-
PA.
fessionals, to participate in appropriate
ceremonies to encourage further research
into the causes and cures of all types of
digestive diseases.
Proclamation 5984-National Digestive
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
Disease Awareness Month, 1989
my hand this twenty-second day of May, in
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
May 22, 1989
eighty-nine, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hun-
By the President of the United States
dred and thirteenth.
of America
A Proclamation
George Bush
An estimated 20 million Americans suffer
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
from chronic digestive diseases, and more
ter, 10:47 a.m., May 23, 1989]
Americans are hospitalized for these dis-
eases than for any other type of illness. The
total social and economic impact of diges-
tive diseases is thus enormous, affecting half
of all Americans at some time during their
Proclamation 5985-Prayer for Peace,
lives and costing the Nation nearly $50 bil-
Memorial Day, 1989
lion each year. In addition to the immeasur-
May 22, 1989
able pain, discomfort, and personal distress
they inflict upon their victims, digestive dis-
By the President of the United States
eases rank third among illnesses in total cost
of America
in the United States. These diseases are re-
sponsible for almost 15 percent of all admis-
A Proclamation
sions to general hospitals and for 25 percent
On Memorial Day, we pause to remem-
of all surgical procedures.
ber and to pray for those Americans who
Medical science has made important ad-
died while defending the peace and free-
vances in the field of digestive diseases re-
dom we enjoy every day of the year. On
search in recent years. Recognizing the
this day, we recall with solemn pride the
widespread impact of digestive diseases and
places where these departed heroes made
the dire need for research in this field,
their final stand for the cause of human
many governmental, health care, scientific,
rights and individual liberty-the Argonne,
and voluntary organizations have commit-
Omaha Beach, Pork Chop Hill, and a hun-
ted themselves to increasing public aware-
dred rice paddies and jungles in Vietnam.
ness and understanding of gastrointestinal
We also recall the heroes who have per-
diseases.
ished in more recent times, such as the
In recognition of their important efforts
soldiers who liberated Grenada and the Ma-
to combat digestive diseases, the Congress,
rines who fell to terrorist attacks in Beirut
by House Joint Resolution 170, has designat-
and other cities around the world. With the
ed the month of May 1989 as "National
tragic loss still fresh in our minds, we re-
Digestive Disease Awareness Month" and
member the men of turret number two
has authorized and requested the President
aboard the USS IOWA, the six sailors on the
to issue a proclamation in observance of this
USS WHITE PLAINS, and the two crew-
event.
men on the USS AMERICA who were re-
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
cently killed in the line of duty. Like the
dent of the United States of America, do
brave and selfless Americans who have
hereby proclaim the month of May 1989 as
gone before them, these young men were
National Digestive Disease Awareness
willing to put themselves in harm's way to
Month. I urge all government agencies and
protect our national security.
the people of the United States, as well as
Across the country, Americans are partici-
educational, philanthropic, scientific, medi-
pating in special ceremonies or pausing pri-
757
May 22 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
vately to pray for those who died while
from their homes on this day for the cus-
serving this great Nation. Some of us had
tomary forenoon period.
close personal ties to the men and women
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
we honor today; all of us are bound to them
my hand this twenty-second day of May, in
by a lasting debt of gratitude.
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
Today, we continue the Memorial Day
eighty-nine, and of the Independence of
tradition of expressing our appreciation for
the United States of America the two hun-
the veterans who died for a cause they con-
dred and thirteenth.
sidered more important than life itself.
They did not serve in order to die; they
George Bush
served so that others might dwell in free-
dom. These veterans defended the lives of
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
innocent people and helped to preserve a
ter, 10:48 a.m., May 23, 1989]
way of life-one that cherishes and protects
the God-given rights of all. Their time on
earth was well spent.
On Memorial Day, we give thanks for the
great blessings of freedom and peace and
Remarks at a White House Dinner
for the generations of Americans who have
Honoring the Nation's Governors
won them for us. We also pray for the same
May 22, 1989
strength and moral resolve demonstrated
by these hallowed veterans, as well as for
Good evening everybody. Fellow public
the true and lasting peace found in a world
servants, politicians, stemwinding orators—
where liberty and justice prevail.
[laughter]-it's a tough group to speak with,
In respect and recognition of those Amer-
but look, it's an honor to welcome you to
icans to whom we pay tribute today, the
what Franklin Roosevelt called the house
Congress, by a joint resolution approved on
owned by all the people and which Harry
May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158), has requested
Truman termed the finest prison in the
the President to issue a proclamation calling
world. [Laughter] Incidentally, Barbara and
upon the people of the United States to
I don't feel that way about this magnificent
observe each Memorial Day as a day of
place. We love it, and please, don't any one
prayer for permanent peace and designat-
of you attempt to do anything about that.
ing a period on that day when the people of
[Laughter]
the United States might unite in prayer.
I want to commend Governor Baliles for
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
dent of the United States of America, do
his leadership of the NGA [National Gover-
hereby designate Memorial Day, May 29,
nors' Association], and let me pass our best
1989, as a day of prayer for permanent
wishes to Terry Branstad, who's coming in.
peace, and I designate the hour beginning
As you know, Henry Bellmon-I didn't see
in each locality at 11 o'clock in the morning
Henry tonight, but he'll like this one-his
of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I
fellow Oklahoman Will Rogers once said,
urge the press, radio, television, and all
"Politics isn't worrying this country one-
other information media to cooperate in
tenth as much as parking space." [Laughter]
this observance.
What he meant was that often Washington
I also direct all appropriate Federal offi-
loses perspective and we forget what mat-
cials and request the Governors of the sev-
ters: people and their concerns. I concluded
eral States and the Commonwealth of
long ago that as Governors you are where
Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of
the action is. And there's always a budget to
all units of government, to direct that the
be balanced or a school to be built, or
flag be flown at half-staff until noon during
you've got to find what works. And I, too,
this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds,
like what works. And I try to understand
and naval vessels throughout the United
your problems; and if I didn't, I have a
States and in all areas under its jurisdiction
hunch that one of your own, John Sununu,
and control, and I request the people of the
my able Chief of Staff, would help me out
United States to display the flag at half-staff
on that.
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 22
But as we gather here tonight beneath a
And around the globe, leaders are learn-
painting which forms a study in how prob-
ing what you already know: To survive,
lems can be met and overcome, and I'm
government must be responsive and re-
talking of course about Healy's magnificent
sponsible, for if not, the people are gonna
painting of Abraham Lincoln about the end
find leaders who are. And that's why we
of the War Between the States, it makes a
have the marvelous device called a free
profound impression on me. Incidentally,
election. And it's not easy, of course.
there's another variety of this painting up-
But sometimes you, I know, must feel as
stairs that some of you have seen. And it's
Lincoln did. One night, a stranger found
the exact same pose. But in the one up-
him in the street with two of his sons, both
stairs, he's conferring with his three gener-
of whom were sobbing uncontrollably.
als, but in exactly the same pose as this one,
"Whatever is the matter with the boys, Mr.
except there's a rainbow, which signifies the
Lincoln?" a stranger asked. He sighed and
end of this war that divided us and symbol-
observed, "Just what's the matter with the
izes hope for the future. But Lincoln, as I'm
whole world. I've got three walnuts, and
sure for others of you, is one of my favorite
each wants two." Well, that's the way our
Presidents, and I know most Americans feel
business is. That's the way it is for Gover-
that way. But I'm reminded daily of him,
nors, and that's the way it is with the Presi-
for so often we pass the room which served
dent of the United States. We're pulled in
as his office upstairs. As he abolished slav-
ery, he saved the Union, and he preserved
countless directions, but we treasure these
for future generations the canons of democ-
American lessons. Democracy works; our
racy. And in this painting you get a feeling,
system works. It works in Dover or in Des
I think, of his agony and his greatness. In
Moines; it works in Portland, Richmond-
fact, all around it, you feel a sweep of histo-
Portland, Oregon; Portland, Maine. And it
ry when you're in this marvelous building,
works because when it comes to problem-
and of the men and women who acted
solving Washington does not know best; the
boldly, courageously to write the pages of
people do.
our history. I believe that our pages, too,
Jefferson wrote: "The God who gave us
can be extraordinary, pages that you all are
life, gave us liberty at the same time." Let
writing-Barbara and I in some way might
us use that liberty to find solutions, to find
be writing.
what works, enrich our lives. And in that
You look around at the world today-and
spirit, I ask all of you to raise your glasses to
we were chatting about this here-the fasci-
the American people and to you, the Gov-
nating changes that are taking place-obvi-
ernors, their trustees, and to the American
ously in the Soviet Union, but clearly today
system that remains after 200 years the
in China. Bar and I lived there in 1974 and
greatest in the history of the world, the
1975, and if anybody had predicted that the
model for nations struggling to be free this
force of democracy was such that you'd see
very day.
a million kids in Tiananmen Square-and
Thank you all for being with us: Jerry,
nobody would have believed it back then
and to you, sir, and all the Governors, Bar-
and here they are. You look at the changes
bara and I salute you and extend to you our
inside the Soviet Union. You look at the
most profound respects.
accord in Angola. You look at Panama,
where really almost for the first time you've
seen this tremendous expression of the
Note: The President spoke at 9:40 p.m. in
democratic will of the people, and then see
the State Dining Room at the White House.
that aborted by a totalitarian. And then see
In his remarks, he referred to Governors
the countries in Central America unite in a
Gerald L. Baliles of Virginia and Terry
resolution at the OAS [Organization of
Branstad of Iowa, chairman and vice chair-
American States], condemning this kind of
man of the National Governors' Associa-
behavior, because they themselves sense
tion, respectively. The President also re-
this inexorable move to democracy. And we
ferred to Gov. Henry Bellmon of Oklaho-
are living in very, very exciting times.
ma.
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May 23 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
Letter to Congressional Leaders on
accounting principles, and strengthened
Savings and Loan Financing Legislation
civil and criminal penalties against wrong-
May 22, 1989
doing in insured institutions.
Third, I ask that the interests of American
Dear
:
savers and taxpayers be held paramount.
I am writing to secure the assistance of
Special interest amendments that could
the House leadership in resolving the cur-
weaken the safety and soundness of our fi-
rent crisis in the savings and loan industry.
nancial system, or provisions that impose
At present, several hundred insolvent sav-
additional costs for otherwise worthy pur-
ings and loans cannot be permanently re-
poses such as housing subsidies, do not
structured or closed without passage of new
belong in this bill and should be deleted.
legislation. As Secretary Brady has indicat-
Finally, I urge Congress to resist efforts to
ed, each day's delay adds more than $10
reformulate the financing program adopted
million to the cost of this enormous prob-
lem. Delay also jeopardizes the confidence
by both the House and Senate Banking
in our financial system that expeditious en-
Committees. Such efforts can only delay
actment of this legislation was intended to
final passage of the legislation and could
sustain.
have undesirable economic consequences.
On February 6, I asked the Congress "to
This urgently needed legislation should not
join me in a determined effort to resolve
become the vehicle for undermining the
this threat to the American financial system
spending discipline established by the
permanently, and to do so without delay."
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings law, which
During my address to a Joint Session of
proved beneficial in the recent successful
Congress on February 9, I asked that this
budget discussions between Congress and
vital legislation be enacted within 45 days.
my Administration. This discipline will be
Shortly thereafter my Administration for-
essential to achieving our mutual budget
warded comprehensive legislation to Con-
deficit reduction goals in the future.
gress to implement this program.
To date, Congress and the Executive
The Senate moved rapidly and, on April
Branch have worked cooperatively to pro-
19, 1989, passed legislation very similar to
tect our financial markets from instability
our proposal. In the House, the legislation
and to avoid unnecessary costs. Indeed, bi-
has been thoroughly debated in the full
partisan majorities in both the Senate and
Banking Committee, the Financial Institu-
House have defeated determined special in-
tions Subcommittee, and the Ways and
terest lobbying against the tough capital
Means Committee. Now is the time for the
standards needed to protect American tax-
House to act, yet this vital measure still has
payers from a repeat of this tragedy. I look
not been scheduled for floor consideration.
forward to working with Congress in pass-
At the estimated rate of ongoing losses,
ing responsible legislation to resolve the
more than $330 million in additional tax-
current savings and loan crisis and to insure
payer costs have been incurred since Senate
that this situation will not be repeated.
passage.
I ask your cooperation to secure the fol-
Sincerely,
lowing actions:
George Bush
First, the legislation should be reported
promptly to the House floor under a rule
Note: Identical letters were sent to Jim
that expedites passage. Further delay in
Wright, Speaker of the House of Represent-
final House passage of this bill would be
atives; Thomas Foley and Robert H. Michel,
both costly and unnecessary.
majority and minority leaders of the House
Second, I ask the leadership of the House
of Representatives, respectively; and Tony
to hold absolutely firm against any attempt
Coelho and Newt Gingrich, majority and
to weaken those vital elements of the legis-
minority whips of the House of Representa-
lation which protect the American taxpayer
tives, respectively. The letter was released
from additional costs. Such elements in-
by the Office of the Press Secretary on
clude higher capital requirements, sound
May 23.
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 23
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
Secretary for the Bureau of International
on the President's Meeting with
Organization Affairs at the Department of
Chairman Wan Li of the Standing
State, 1981-1983, and a program analyst for
Committee of the Chinese National
the Agency for International Development,
People's Congress
1981. He was a legislative assistant to Sena-
May 23, 1989
tor John C. Danforth in Washington, DC,
1977-1981. Mr. Edelman has served as
The President today met with Wan Li,
State budget director in Jefferson City, MO,
Chairman of the Standing Committee of
1973-1976; budget examiner for the Bureau
the National People's Congress, from 2:30
of the Budget in the Office of Management
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Following the plenary
and Budget, 1968-1972; and a management
meeting, Wan Li visited the Residence to
intern and Africa budget analyst for the
greet Mrs. Bush.
U.S. Information Agency, 1965-1967.
The Chinese leader briefed the President
Mr. Edelman graduated from Oberlin
on the outcome of the recent Sino-Soviet
College (A.B., 1965). He was born June 27,
summit and on the student demonstrations
1943, in St. Louis, MO. He is married to the
in China. "We are strongly committed to
former Nancy M. Wasell.
democracy around the world," the Presi-
dent said. "It is the underpinning of our
being as a nation. I urge nonviolence and
restraint in your present situation. I urge
that Voice of America not be jammed and
Message to the Congress Reporting on
that reporters be given open access."
the National Emergency With Respect
The President told Chairman Wan that
to Iran
he remains personally committed to ex-
May 23, 1989
panding the normal and constructive rela-
tions the United States enjoys with China.
To the Congress of the United States:
The world has a stake in China's economic
I hereby report to the Congress on devel-
progress, national security, and political vi-
opments since the last report of November
tality. The United States hopes to see the
15, 1988, concerning the national emergen-
continuing implementation of economic
cy with respect to Iran that was declared in
and political reforms, which undoubtedly
Executive Order No. 12170 of November
will also help advance these goals.
14, 1979, and matters relating to Executive
Order No. 12613 of October 29, 1987. This
report is submitted pursuant to section
204(c) of the International Emergency Eco-
nomic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and
Nomination of Mark L. Edelman To Be
section 505(c) of the International Security
Deputy Administrator of the Agency
and Development Cooperation Act of 1985,
for International Development
22 U.S.C. 2349aa-9. This report covers
May 23, 1989
events through March 28, 1989, including
those that occurred since the last report
The President today announced his inten-
under Executive Order No. 12170 dated
tion to nominate Mark L. Edelman to be
November 15, 1988. That report covered
Deputy Administrator of the Agency for
events through October 1, 1988.
International Development, U.S. Interna-
1. Since the last report, there have been
tional Development Cooperation Agency.
no amendments to the Iranian Assets Con-
He would succeed Jay F. Morris.
trol Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 535 (the
Since 1987 Mr. Edelman has served as
"IACRs"), or the Iranian Transactions Regu-
Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon.
lations, 31 C.F.R. Part 560 (the "ITRs"), ad-
Prior to this, he was Assistant Administrator
ministered by the Office of Foreign Assets
for Africa at the Agency for International
Control ("FAC"). The major focus of licens-
Development, 1984-1987, and senior advis-
ing activity under the ITRs remains the im-
er to the Administrator, and Executive Sec-
portation of certain non-fungible Iranian-
retary, 1983-1984. He was Deputy Assistant
origin goods, principally carpets, which
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were located outside Iran before the embar-
that has been transferred from the interest
go was imposed, and where no payment or
account to the Security Account is
benefit accrued to Iran after the effective
$624,698,999.39. The amount in the inter-
date of the embargo. Since October 1, 1988,
est account as of March 28, 1989, was
FAC has made 583 licensing determinations
$128,220,636.82.
under the ITRs.
Iranian and U.S. arbitrators agreed on
Numerous Customs Service detentions
two neutral arbitrators to replace Professor
and seizures of Iranian-origin goods (includ-
Karl-Heinz Bockstiegel and Professor
ing carpets, caviar, dates, pistachios, and
Michel Andre Virally, who had submitted
gold) have taken place, and a number of
letters of resignation. On December 16,
FAC and Customs investigations into poten-
1988, Professor Bengt Broms of Finland re-
tial violations of the ITRs are pending. Sev-
placed Professor Bockstiegel as Chairman of
eral of the seizures have led to forfeiture
Chamber One, and on January 1, 1989, Pro-
actions and imposition of civil monetary
fessor Gaetano Arangio-Ruiz of Italy re-
penalties. An indictment has been issued in
placed Professor Virally as Chairman of
the case of United States V. Benham Tahriri,
Chamber Three. Professor Bockstiegel had
which is now pending in the United States
also served as President of the Tribunal.
District Court for the District of Vermont.
After Iran and the United States were
2. The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal
(the "Tribunal"), established at The Hague
unable to agree on a new President of the
pursuant to the Claims Settlement Agree-
Tribunal, former Netherlands Supreme
ment of January 19, 1981 (the "Algiers Ac-
Court Chief Judge Charles M.J.A. Moons,
cords"), continues to make progress in arbi-
the appointing authority for the Tribunal,
trating the claims before it. Since the last
appointed Professor Robert Briner to the
report, the Tribunal has rendered 22
position on February 2, 1989. Professor
awards, for a total of 418 awards. Of that
Briner, who has been a member of the Tri-
total, 308 have been awards in favor of
bunal since 1985, will continue to serve as
American claimants: 193 of these were
Chairman of Chamber Two.
awards on agreed terms, authorizing and
3. The Tribunal continues to make
approving payment of settlements negotiat-
progress in the arbitration of claims of U.S.
ed by the parties, and 115 were decisions
nationals for $250,000 or more. Over 68
adjudicated on the merits. The Tribunal has
percent of the nonbank claims have now
dismissed a total of 25 other claims on the
been disposed of through adjudication, set-
merits and 56 for jurisdictional reasons. Of
tlement, or voluntary withdrawal, leaving
the 29 remaining awards, two represent
169 such claims on the docket. The largest
withdrawals and 27 were in favor of Iranian
of the large claims, the progress of which
claimants. As of March 28, 1989, awards to
has been slowed by their complexity, are
successful American claimants from the Se-
finally being decided, sometimes with siza-
curity Account held by the NV Settlement
ble damage awards to the U.S. claimant.
Bank stood at $1,136,444,726.00.
Since the last report, nine large claims have
As of March 28, 1989, the Security Ac-
been decided. One U.S. company received
count has fallen below the required balance
an award on agreed terms of $10,800,000.
of $500 million 25 times. Each time, Iran
4. The Tribunal continues to process
has replenished the account, as required by
claims of U.S. nationals against Iran of less
the Algiers Accords, by transferring funds
than $250,000 each. As of March 28, 1989, a
from the separate account held by the NV
total of 362 small claims have been re-
Settlement Bank in which interest on the
solved, 82 of them since the last report, as a
Security Account is deposited. Iran has also
result of decisions on the merits, awards on
replenished the account once when it was
agreed terms, or Tribunal orders. One con-
not required by the Accords, for a total of
tested claim has been decided since the last
26 replenishments. The most recent replen-
report, raising the total number of contest-
ishment as of March 28, 1989, occurred on
ed claims decided to 24, 15 of which fa-
March 22, 1989, in the amount of $100,000,
vored the American claimant. These deci-
bringing the total in the Security Account
sions will help in establishing guidelines for
to $500,011,034.15. The aggregate amount
the adjudication or settlement of similar
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claims. To date, American claimants have
with these problems and will continue to
also received 56 awards on agreed terms
report periodically to the Congress on sig-
reflecting settlements of claims under
nificant developments.
$250,000.
The Tribunal's current small claims
George Bush
docket includes approximately 185 active
The White House,
cases. It is anticipated that the Tribunal will
May 23, 1989.
issue new scheduling orders later this spring
to bring its active docket to approximately
225 active cases.
5. In coordination with concerned gov-
ernment agencies, the Department of State
Remarks at the Annual Dinner of the
continues to present United States Govern-
White House News Photographers
ment claims against Iran, as well as re-
Association
sponses by the United States Government
May 23, 1989
to claims brought against it by Iran. Since
the last report, the Department has filed
Marlin says it's okay to talk; this will be a
pleadings in eight government-to-govern-
modified photo op. [Laughter] Actually, I
ment claims, and presented one claim at a
dropped in to see if my prints were ready.
hearing before the Tribunal. In addition,
[Laughter] It's no secret that I'm a great fan
two claims have been settled.
of the White House photographers. After
6. Since the last report, nine bank syndi-
all, the first 100 days were saved by those
cates have completed negotiations with
puppy pictures. [Laughter] An animal lover
Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran ("Bank
like me doesn't lightly bestow a fond nick-
Markazi," Iran's central bank) and have
name like "photo dogs." I know that your
been paid a total of $11,235,741.87 for in-
space is cramped there in the West Wing.
terest accruing for the period January 1-18,
Some of the photographers, as a matter of
1981 ("January Interest"). These payments
fact, asked if they could set up a darkroom
were made from Dollar Account No. 1 at
someplace where nothing much is happen-
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,
ing. I was all for it until they suggested the
("FRBNY"). Moreover, under the April 13,
Oval Office. [Laughter]
1988, agreement between the FRBNY and
And you know, Larry asked me to help
Bank Markazi, the FRBNY returned
hand out the awards a little later on here.
$7,295,823.58 of Iranian funds to Bank Mar-
And I saw the list, and, yes, it's an impres-
kazi. That transfer represents the excess of
sive group. But some key categories got
amounts reserved in Dollar Account No. 1
overlooked. And so, I talked it over with
to pay off each bank syndicate with a claim
the photo general of the United States,
for January Interest against Bank Markazi.
David Valdez, and tonight I'm proud to an-
7. The situation reviewed above contin-
nounce the first annual Presidential Photog-
ues to implicate important diplomatic, fi-
raphers Awards. Very serious business here.
nancial, and legal interests of the United
With Oscars, you get a gold statuette.
States and its nationals and presents an un-
Grammys, a record player-and Golden
usual challenge to the national security and
Globes. And here it is, this 9-inch step
foreign policy of the United States. The Ira-
ladder-[laughter]-highly coveted. This is
nian Assets Control Regulations issued pur-
the highly coveted Golden Step Ladder
suant to Executive Order No. 12170 contin-
Award. [Laughter]
ue to play an important role in structuring
We start with the photo dog fashion
our relationship with Iran and in enabling
awards. I asked Director of the CIA Bill
the United States properly to implement
Webster why Air Force One never gets
the Algiers Accords. Similarly, the Iranian
taken over by terrorists. And he said, "The
Transactions Regulations issued pursuant to
bad guys take one look at the way the pho-
Executive Order No. 12613 continue to ad-
tographers are dressed and figure that the
vance important objectives in combatting
plane's already been hijacked." [Laughter]
international terrorism. I shall continue to
There are some exceptions. The first
exercise the powers at my disposal to deal
runner-up for this coveted award for the
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May 23 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
best dressed photographer goes to Time's
than any other 3 photographers combined.
Diana Walker, affectionately known as Lady
For from U.S. News and World Report, the
Di. She has that "12 days on safari in Bot-
winner of this year's Arnold Schwarzeneg-
swana" look that you're all striving for.
ger Award-[laughter]-Darryl Heikes.
[Laughter] She's the one that did that photo
The competition is intense among the
essay last week called "Twelve Hours With
news magazines. It was Darryl himself who
George Bush." She claimed it felt like the
suggested that U.S. News come out with its
first 100 days.
first annual swimsuit issue. [Laughter] Can't
But anyway, the winner of this coveted
quite see Mort Zuckerman in thongs, but-
award-she only was runner-up-goes to
[laughter].
one of Diana's colleagues, Dirck Halstead.
And I'm constantly impressed by the in-
[Laughter] Now, Dirck has never been sus-
genuity of this White House press corps.
pected of being a terrorist because the
Take the runner-up for our last award,
Secret Service says that, while terrorists do
lighting man Marvin Purbaugh of NBC.
at times wear Guccis, rarely if ever are
Marvin recently became the first American
their blue jeans starched and pressed.
to actually produce 1,000 points of light.
[Laughter]
Now, there's a corollary of Murphy's Law,
[Laughter] He lit the Roosevelt Room by
which White House photographers have a
bouncing the kleigs off Marlin's head.
knack for proving: Under any conditions,
[Laughter]
anywhere, whatever you are doing, there is
And our final award is named for the
some ordinance under which you can be
well-known Milo Minderbinder, the irre-
booked. And so, the 1989 First Amendment
pressible entrepreneur on Catch-22. The
Award, coveted award for freedom of ex-
winner-you guessed it-has sold key chains
pression, goes to the CNN [Cable News
to tourists-[laughter]-luggage tags to local
Network] cameraman arrested on a pool
reporters, press passes to foreign media.
stakeout this month outside a high security
[Laughter] And so, give me a hand for this
installation-Joe & Moe's. [Laughter] And
unanimous winner of the 1989 Milo Award,
let's hear it for Albert Certo of CNN. [Ap-
Mr. Opportunity Society himself, the guy
plause] Can someone please remove his
that's giving entrepreneurship a bad
handcuffs, because we want him ready for
name-[laughter}-Newsweek's own Larry
the picture.
Downing, the only guy who gets his trips on
Those looking for proof of a kinder and
Air Force One counted as frequent flyer
gentler America need only look around the
miles. [Laughter] No, one of the things I do
White House press room at the number of
like about Larry, though, is his loyalty. In
people napping. [Laughter] And I stopped
Beijing, the microphones picked up his pa-
speaking at photo ops because I was afraid
triotic challenge to some Chinese security
I'd wake up the dozing cameramen. But we
guards: "Stop pushing me," he said. "Our
call the next award the Rip Van Winkle
President may sound like an idiot, but he's
Award, coveted award given each year to
our President, and we're going to take pic-
the photographer who earns the most over-
tures of him." [Laughter] Thanks a lot,
time while asleep. [Laughter] The competi-
Larry. [Laughter]
tion in this category was tough. [Laughter]
Marlin will see that you receive these
And the final rankings-and this was scien-
coveted awards. But right now, I'd like all
tifically done-are John Bullard of ABC-
these lucky winners to stand up. Diana and
[laughter]-Percy Arrington of NBC, and
Dirck, Albert, John, Percy, Hank, Darryl,
CNN's Hank Disselkamp. Win, place, and
Marvin, and Larry. Bad sports-only two of
show-a photo finish if there ever was one.
them stood up.
Sleep on, out there.
No, but as these awards suggest, the vari-
Now, that's not an easy job. Two months
ous characters-and I use the word advised-
ago, a U.S. News and World Report photog-
ly-assembled in this room probably make
rapher took a fall off the East Room press
up about as diverse a collection of personal-
platform. He said he was okay until I said,
ities as ever found in a single profession.
"Scratch one newsman." But then he
But over the years, I've observed certain
bounced back and carries more equipment
qualities that you do have in common: the
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determination as well as the ability to work
sibility. Our soldiers, sailors, and airmen are
hard; take an elbow, give one in return,
not only indispensable pillars of our national
Cynthia; a willingness to go the extra mile,
defense, but also visible symbols of our com-
even on the slimmest chance that it will
mitment to the principles of liberty, self-
produce a memorable shot; grace. under
determination, and democratic govern-
pressure-and I mean it-and a total belief
ment.
in your work. And more importantly, more
On the world's oceans; even the routine
personally, the very name that I've be-
of daily operation is not without substantial
stowed, "photo dogs"-and you've adopt-
hazard for our sailors and marines. The
ed-say a lot about the good-natured rela-
tionship that we enjoy and the good will
fallen crew members of the USS IOWA un-
that's shared on both sides.
derstood the risks they would face while
And I will say this from the bottom of a
serving our country, yet they chose to
grateful heart, knowing the Bush family as
accept them. They were patriots and pro-
you do now, I have always appreciated the
fessionals.
thoughtfulness and the consideration and
The people of the United States will long
the kindness that you have shown to our
remember the 47 young men killed by the
family and, indeed, the kindness and con-
tragic explosion on board the USS IOWA.
sideration that you have shown in our quest
We shall remember them for their bravery
for privacy from time to time. And that
and selflessness, just as we remember the
means a great deal. So, thank you all. It's
many honored veterans who have gone
time to declare a lid. And any followup
before them. They served this country with
questions can go to Rich Little-and I'm
pride and purpose, and we must never
scared to death. [Laughter] Thank you all.
forget the sacrifices they made for our sake.
And lights, please.
In solemn recognition of the valiant crew
members of the USS IOWA who lost their
Note: The President spoke at 9:20 p.m. in
lives on April 19, 1989, and in order to
the International Ballroom at the Washing-
extend to their families the American peo-
ton Hilton Hotel. In his remarks, he re-
ple's heartfelt sympathy, the Congress, by
ferred to Marlin Fitzwater, the President's
House Joint Resolution 247, has designated
Press Secretary; Larry A. Rubenstein, chair-
Memorial Day, May 29, 1989, as the "Na-
man of the awards dinner and assistant
tional Day of Remembrance for the Victims
picture editor at Reuters; David Valdez, the
President's photographer; Cynthia Johnson
of the USS IOWA." House Joint Resolution
and Dirck Halstead, photographers for
247 also authorized and requested the
Time magazine; and entertainer Rich Little.
President to issue a proclamation in observ-
ance of this day.
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
dent of the United States of America, do
hereby proclaim Monday, May 29, 1989, as
Proclamation 5986-National Day of
the National Day of Remembrance for the
Remembrance for the Victims of the
Victims of the USS IOWA. I call upon all
USS IOWA
Americans to observe this day with appro-
May 24, 1989
priate ceremonies and activities.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
By the President of the United States
my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in
of America
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
A Proclamation
eighty-nine, and of the Independence of
Each day, on land, at sea, and in the air,
the United States of America the two hun-
the men and women of the United States
dred and thirteenth.
Armed Forces stand watch. They keep a
George Bush
constant vigil for our security and for the
peace and freedom with which we have
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
been blessed. Theirs is an awesome respon-
ter, 9:29 a.m., May 25, 1989]
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May 24 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
well. And it was my pleasure as Vice Presi-
on the President's Meeting With
dent of the United States to work directly
Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin of
with him when he headed the south Florida
Israel
effort fighting narcotics. And he showed us
May 24, 1989
a lot of class then, and he showed the coun-
try a lot of class for his many years in serv-
The President just completed a produc-
ice to the Coast Guard.
tive half-hour meeting with Israeli Defense
I want to congratulate each member of
Minister Yitzhak Rabin. President Bush
this year's class on receiving your commis-
reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to a close
sion into such a proud service. You mention
relationship with our long-term friend and
the Coast Guard, and most people think
strategic partner Israel. Toward this end,
about lives saved at sea, daring rescue oper-
the President made clear his determination
ations; but those daily acts of heroism are
to provide Israel with the resources neces-
just one part of the vital work that this
sary for its security.
Coast Guard performs. Right now, in Prince
The two leaders also discussed the situa-
William Sound, the Coast Guard continues
tion in the West Bank and Gaza. The Presi-
to work around the clock in a major envi-
dent told Defense Minister Rabin that the
ronmental cleanup. And let me at this
recent elections proposal put forward by
point, on behalf of a grateful nation, com-
the Government of Israel constitutes an im-
mend Admiral Yost. Through his personal
portant contribution to a process that has
commitment, his involvement, and the
the potential to bring about negotiations
leadership that he has shown, he has served
leading to a comprehensive settlement con-
sistent with Israeli security and Palestinian
his country in the finest tradition of the
United States Coast Guard. And those of us
political rights. The President noted that
who care about the environment-and that
the Israeli elections proposal gives us some-
thing to work with, and we are now looking
is 250 million Americans at a minimum-
for a constructive Arab response to it. The
he's showing us the way. And your serv-
President also voiced his deep concern over
ice-backing him up in every way. And I
the escalating violence in the occupied ter-
am very proud of what Paul Yost has done.
ritories and expressed the strong hope that
Right now, off the Florida coast, Coast.
all parties would exercise maximum re-
Guard patrols are chasing down drug smug-
straint.
glers, helping to keep the drugs off the
streets. And that may be all in a day's work
for the Coast Guard, but it is absolutely
vital to our national health, our well-being,
and our security.
Remarks at the United States Coast
I'm sure on that long first day of Swab
Guard Academy Commencement
Summer that you never thought 4 years
Ceremony in New London,
could pass so quickly, but they have. And
Connecticut
you've worked hard. Billet Night has come
May 24, 1989
and gone-[laughter]-and you're ready-
Thank you all very much. And Mr. Super-
Semper Paratus, in the words of your
intendent, my friend, Rick, thank you for
motto-ready to enter the Coast Guard
inviting me here. Thank all of the-particu-
service, enter the world. And the truth is,
larly those in the white uniforms who are
that's what commencement is all about.
fixing to move on for that warm welcome.
The world is yours, and today's ceremony is
To Admiral Yost, the Commandant, and
really part of the change of command from
Secretary [of Transportation] Skinner, Dr.
one generation to the next.
Alex Haley, and all the distinguished, broke,
Today our world-your world-is chang-
but happy parents sitting over here-
ing, East and West. And today I want to
[laughter]-this is a special day. I want to
speak to you about the world we want to
single out Admiral Cueroni, who will be
see and what we can do to bring that new
leaving the service that he has served so
world into clear focus.
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 24
We live in a time when we are witnessing
The economic rise of Europe and the na-
the end of an idea: the final chapter of the
tions of the Pacific Rim is the growing suc-
Communist experiment. Communism is
cess of our postwar policy. This time is a
now recognized, even by many within the
time of tremendous opportunity, and desti-
Communist world itself, as a failed system,
ny is in our own hands. To reach the world
one that promised economic prosperity but
we want to see, we've got to work, and
failed to deliver the goods, a system that
work hard. There's a lot of work ahead of
built a wall between the people and their
us. We must resolve international trade
political aspirations. But the eclipse of com-
problems that threaten to pit friends and
munism- is only one-half of the story of our
allies against one another. We must combat
time. The other is the ascendancy of the
misguided notions of economic nationalism
democratic idea. Never before has the idea
that will tell us to close off our economies to
of freedom so captured the imaginations of
foreign competition, just when the global
men and women the world over, and never
marketplace has become a fact of life. We
before has the hope of freedom beckoned
must open the door to the nations of East-
so many-trade unionists in Warsaw, the
ern Europe and other Socialist countries
people of Panama, rulers consulting the
that embrace free market reforms. And fi-
ruled in the Soviet Union. And even as we
nally, for developing nations heavily bur-
speak today, the world is transfixed by the
dened with debt, we must provide assist-
dramatic events in Tiananmen Square. Ev-
ance and encourage the market reforms
erywhere those voices are speaking the lan-
that will set those nations on a path towards
guage of democracy and freedom. And we
growth.
hear them, and the world hears them. And
If we succeed, the next decade and the
America will do all it can to encourage
century beyond will be an era of unparal-
them.
leled growth, an era which sees the flourish-
So, today I want to speak about our secu-
ing of freedom, peace, and prosperity
rity strategy for the 1990's, one that ad-
around the world. But this new era cannot
vances American ideals and upholds Ameri-
unfold in a climate where conflict and tur-
can aims. Amidst the many challenges we'll
moil exist. And therefore, our goals must
face, there will be risks. But let me assure
also include security and stability: security
you, we'll find more than our share of op-
for ourselves and our allies and our friends,
portunities. We and our allies are strong,
stability in the international arena and an
stronger really than at any point in the
end to regional conflicts.
postwar period, and more capable than
Such goals are constant, but the strategy
ever of supporting the cause of freedom.
we employ to reach them can and must
There's an opportunity before us to shape a
change as the world changes.
new world.
Today the need for a dynamic and adapt-
What is it that we want to see? It is a
able strategy is imperative. We must be
growing community of democracies anchor-
strong-economically, diplomatically, and,
ing international peace and stability, and a
as you know, militarily-to take advantage
dynamic free-market system generating
of the opportunities open to us in a world of
prosperity and progress on a global scale.
rapid change. And nowhere will the ulti-
The economic foundation of this new era is
mate consequences of change have more
the proven success of the free market, and
significance for world security than within
nurturing that foundation are the values
the Soviet Union itself.
rooted in freedom and democracy. Our
What we're seeing now in the Soviet
country, America, was founded on these
Union is indeed dramatic. The process is
values, and they gave us the confidence
still ongoing, unfinished. But make no mis-
that flows from strength. So, let's be clear
take: Our policy is to seize every-and I
about one thing: America looks forward to
mean every-opportunity to build a better,
the challenge of an emerging global
more stable relationship with the Soviet
market. But these values are not ours alone;
Union, just as it is our policy to defend
they are now shared by our friends and
American interests in light of the enduring
allies around the globe.
reality of Soviet military power. We want to
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May 24 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
see perestroika succeed. And we want to
How we and our allies deal with these
see the policies of glasnost and peres-
diverse challenges depends on how well we
troika-so far, a revolution imposed from
understand the key elements of defense
top down-institutionalized within the
strategy. And so, let me just mention today
Soviet Union. And we want to see peres-
two points in particular: first, the need for
troika extended as well. We want to see a
an effective deterrent, one that demon-
Soviet Union that restructures its relation-
strates to our allies and adversaries alike
ship toward the rest of the world-a Soviet
American strength, American resolve; and
Union that is a force for constructive solu-
second, the need to maintain an approach
tions to the world's problems.
to arms reduction that promotes stability at
The grand strategy of the West during
the lowest feasible level of armaments.
the postwar period has been based on the
Deterrence is central to our defense strat-
concept of containment: checking the
egy. The key to keeping the peace is con-
Soviet Union's expansionist aims, in the
vincing our adversaries that the cost of ag-
hope that the Soviet system itself would one
gression against us or our allies is simply
day be forced to confront its internal con-
unacceptable. In today's world, nuclear
tradictions. The ferment in the Soviet
forces are essential to deterrence. Our chal-
Union today affirms the wisdom of this
lenge is to protect those deterrent systems
strategy. And now we have a precious op-
from attack. And that's why we'll move
portunity to move beyond containment.
Peacekeeper ICBM's out of fixed and vul-
You're graduating into an exciting world,
nerable silos, making them mobile and thus
where the opportunity for world peace,
harder to target. Looking to the longer
lasting peace, has never been better. Our
term, we will also develop and deploy a
goal, integrating the Soviet Union into the
new highly mobile single-warhead missile,
community of nations, is every bit as ambi-
the Midgetman. With only minutes of warn-
tious as containment was at its time. And it
ings, these new missiles can relocate out of
holds tremendous promise for international
harm's way. Any attack against systems like
stability.
this will fail. We are also researching-and
Coping with a changing Soviet Union will
we are committed to deploy when ready-a
be a challenge of the highest order. But the
more comprehensive defensive system,
security challenges we face today do not
known as SDI. Our premise is straightfor-
come from the East alone. The emergence
ward: Defense against incoming missiles en-
of regional powers is rapidly changing the
dangers no person, endangers no country.
strategic landscape. In the Middle East, in
We're also working to reduce the threat
south Asia, in our own hemisphere, a grow-
we face, both nuclear and conventional.
ing number of nations are acquiring ad-
The INF treaty demonstrates that willing-
vanced and highly destructive capabilities,
ness. In addition, in the past decade, NATO
in some cases, weapons of mass destruction
has unilaterally removed 2400 shorter range
and the means to deliver them. And it is an
theater warheads. But theater nuclear
unfortunate fact that the world faces in-
forces contribute to stability, no less than
creasing threat from armed insurgencies,
strategic forces, and thus it would be irre-
terrorists, and, as you in the Coast Guard
sponsible to depend solely on strategic nu-
are well aware, narcotics traffickers-and in
clear forces to deter conflict in Europe. The
some regions, an unholy alliance of all
conventional balance in Europe is just as
three.
important and is linked to the nuclear bal-
Our task is clear: We must curb the pro-
ance. For more than 40 years-and look at
liferation of advanced weaponry. We must
your history books to see how pronounced
check the aggressive ambitions of renegade
this accomplishment is-for more than 40
regimes, and we must enhance the ability
years the Warsaw Pact's massive advantage
of our friends to defend themselves. We
in conventional forces has cast a shadow
have not yet mastered the complex chal-
over Europe.
lenge. We and our allies must construct a
The unilateral reduction that President
common strategy for stability in the devel-
Gorbachev has promised give us hope that
oping world.
we can now redress that imbalance. We
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 25
welcome those steps because if implement-
take credit for democracy, but we can take
ed they will help reduce the threat of sur-
that precious gift of freedom, preserve it,
prise attack. And they confirm what we've
and pass it on, as my generation does to
said all along: that Soviet military power far
you, and you, too, will do one day. And
exceeds the levels needed to defend the
perhaps, provided we seize the opportuni-
legitimate security interests of the U.S.S.R.
ties open to us, we can help others attain
And we must keep in mind that these re-
the freedom that we cherish.
ductions alone, even if implemented, are
As I said on the Capitol steps the day I
not enough to eliminate the significant nu-
took this office, as President of the United
merical superiority that the Soviet Union
States: "There is but one just use of power,
enjoys right now.
and it is to serve people." As your Com-
Through negotiation, we can now trans-
mander in Chief, let me call on this Coast
form the military landscape of Europe. The
Guard class to reaffirm with me that Ameri-
issues are complex, stakes are very high.
can power will continue in its service to the
But the Soviets are now being forthcoming,
enduring ideals of democracy and freedom.
and we hope to achieve the reductions that
Congratulations to each and every one of
we seek. Let me emphasize: Our aim is
you. Thank you, and God bless the United
nothing less than removing war as an
States of America. Thank you all very
option in Europe.
much.
The U.S.S.R. has said that it is willing to
abandon its age-old reliance on offensive
Note: The President spoke at 12:13 p.m. on
strategy. It's time to begin. This should
Nitchman Field at the Academy. He was
mean a smaller force, one less reliant on
introduced by Rear Adm. Richard P. Cuer-
tanks and artillery and personnel carriers
that provide the Soviets' offensive striking
oni, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard
Academy. In his opening remarks, the Presi-
power. A restructured Warsaw Pact, one
that mirrors the defensive posture of
dent referred to Adm. Paul A. Yost, Jr.,
NATO, would make Europe and the world
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard; Secretary
of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner; and
more secure.
Peace can also be enhanced by move-
author Alex P. Haley, who received an hon-
ment towards more openness in military ac-
orary doctor of humane letters degree from
the Academy.
tivities. And 2 weeks ago, I proposed an
"open skies" initiative to extend the con-
cept of openness. That plan for territorial
overflights would increase our mutual secu-
rity against sudden and threatening military
Proclamation 5987-National Safe
activities. In the same spirit, let us extend
Boating Week, 1989
this openness to military expenditures as
May 24, 1989
well. I call on the Soviets to do as we have
always done. Let's open the ledgers: Publish
By the President of the United States
an accurate defense budget. But as we
of America
move forward we must be realistic. Trans-
formations of this magnitude will not
A Proclamation
happen overnight. If we are to reach our
The lure of the open water attracts in-
goals, a great deal is required of us, our
creasing numbers of Americans to the
allies, and of the Soviet Union. But we can
scenic waterways of our country each year.
succeed.
Recreational boating has become one of this
I began today by speaking about the tri-
Nation's most popular leisure-time activi-
umph of a particular, peculiar, very special
ties. It is estimated that more than 70 mil-
American ideal: freedom. And I know there
lion Americans will take to the water this
are those who may think there's something
year to enjoy fishing, hunting, waterskiing,
presumptuous about that claim, those who
cruising, sailing, and other activities involv-
will think it's boastful. But it is not, for one
ing the use of a boat.
simple reason: Democracy isn't our cre-
Unfortunately, an improperly handled
ation; it is our inheritance. And we can't
boat can be a dangerous or even deadly
769
May 25 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
instrument. More than one thousand per-
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
sons die each year on our country's lakes,
dent of the United States of America, do
rivers, streams, oceans, and bays. National
hereby proclaim the week beginning June
Safe Boating Week is proclaimed, therefore,
4, 1989, as National Safe Boating Week. I
as an appeal to all Americans to respect the
also invite the Governors of the States,
marine environment and to operate water-
craft in a safe and prudent manner.
Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands,
the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American
Boating remains one of the least regulat-
ed transportation activities, making it im-
Samoa and the Mayor of the District of Co-
perative that all pilots be familiar with safe
lumbia to provide for the observance of this
week.
operating procedures as well as the rules
and courtesies of the waterways. Because
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
safe boating is not a simple proposition and
my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in
because there is much information every
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
operator needs to know before going out on
eighty-nine, and of the Independence of
the water, the theme of the 1989 National
the United States of America the two hun-
Safe Boating Week is "Know Before You
dred and thirteenth.
Go." All boaters, especially those who oper-
ate small vessels for fishing, hunting, and
George Bush
other sports, need to know the craft they
are using and the environment in which
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
they will be operating. Most important, all
ter, 4:33 p.m., May 25, 1989]
boaters should know their own personal
Note: The proclamation was released by the
limitations and responsibilities so they do
Office of the Press Secretary on May 25.
not lead themselves and others into situa-
tions beyond their skill or physical endur-
ance.
The majority of boating accidents are the
result of pilot error; ignorance and intoxica-
tion are major threats to safety. Boaters
should be aware that operating a vessel
while under the influence of alcohol or
Nomination of C. Austin Fitts To Be an
drugs is not only dangerous and irresponsi-
Assistant Secretary of Housing and
ble, but also a Federal offense punishable
Urban Development
by substantial civil and criminal penalties.
Those using watercraft must be well-in-
May 25, 1989
formed, sober, and prepared to deal with
hazardous situations.
The President today announced his inten-
tion to nominate C. Austin Fitts to be an
Safe boating is the responsibility of every-
one who uses America's waterways. Let us
Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban
all join with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the
Development (Federal Housing Commis-
U.S. Power Squadrons, the American Red
sioner). He would succeed Thomas T.
Cross Water Safety Program, and the other
Demery.
member organizations of the National Safe
Since 1978 Mr. Fitts has served in several
Boating Council in making National Safe
capacities with Dillion, Read & Co., Inc., in
Boating Week the start of a major campaign
New York City, including managing direc-
to educate boaters to "know before they
tor, 1986 to present; senior vice president,
go."
1984-1986; vice president, 1982-1984; and
In recognition of the need for boating
an associate, 1978-1982.
safety, the Congress, by a joint resolution
Mr. Fitts graduated from Bennett College
approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 161), as
(A.A., 1970), the University of Pennsylvania
amended, authorized and requested the
(B.A., 1974), and the Wharton School of
President to proclaim annually the week
Business (M.B.A., 1978). He was born in
commencing on the first Sunday in June as
1950 in Philadelphia, PA, and resides in
National Safe Boating Week.
New York City.
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 25
Appointment of Barbara H. Franklin as
and Health Review Commission. She has
a Member of the Advisory Committee
served as the Republican candidate for
for Trade Policy and Negotiations
Congress for the Fifth District of Virginia,
May 25, 1989
1987-1988. She has served on the Advisory
Committee for Trade Negotiations, 1988-
The President today announced his inten-
1989, and Special Assistant to the President,
tion to appoint Barbara Hackman Franklin
and Deputy Director for Public Liaison at
to be a member of the Advisory Committee
the White House, 1985-1987. She was Di-
for Trade Policy and Negotiations for a
rector of the Executive Secretariat at the
term of 2 years. She would succeed Law-
Department of Transportation, 1984-1985;
rence A. Bossidy.
Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary at
Ms. Franklin is currently president and
the Department of Transportation, 1983-
chief executive officer of Franklin Associ-
1984; Special Assistant at the Department
ates, a Washington-based management con-
of Justice, 1982-1983; and a Special Assist-
sulting firm, which she founded in 1984.
ant to the Executive Secretary at the De-
Since 1979, she has been senior fellow of
partment of Education, 1981-1982.
the Wharton School of Business, of the Uni-
Mrs. Skladany graduated from the Col-
versity of Pennsylvania; and for 8 years she
lege of William and Mary (B.A., 1966);
served as director of the Wharton govern-
Wake Forest University (M.A., 1975); and
ment and business program. Ms. Franklin
the University of Richmond School of Law
has served two terms on the Advisory Com-
(J.D., 1977). She was born November 25,
mittee for Trade Negotiations, 1982-1986,
1944. She is married and resides in Alexan-
and has chaired its Task Force on Tax
dria, VA.
Reform. In addition, Ms. Franklin serves in
various capacities, including member of the
Services Policy Advisory Committee; advis-
er to the Comptroller General of the
United States; and a member of the board
of visitors of the Defense Systems Manage-
ment College. In 1973, Ms. Franklin served
Nomination of Fred T. Goldberg, Jr.,
as one of the first Commissioners of the U.S.
To Be Commissioner of Internal
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Revenue
Ms. Franklin graduated from Pennsylva-
May 25, 1989
nia State University (B.A., 1962) and Har-
vard Graduate School of Business Adminis-
The President today announced his inten-
tration (M.B.A., 1964). She was born in Lan-
tion to nominate Fred T. Goldberg, Jr., to
caster, PA. She is married to Wallace
be Commissioner of Internal Revenue at
Barnes, and the couple resides in Washing-
the Department of the Treasury. He would
ton, DC.
succeed Lawrence B. Gibbs.
Since 1984 Mr. Goldberg has served as
Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue
Service. He served as a partner with
Latham, Watkins, and Hills in Washington,
Designation of Linda A. Skladany as
DC., 1982-1984. He served as Assistant to
Acting Chairman of the Occupational
the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue
Safety and Health Review Commission
Service, 1981-1982; Acting Director of Leg-
May 25, 1989
islation and Regulations Division, Office of
the Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Serv-
The President today designated Linda
ice, 1982; and partner with Latham, Wat-
Arey Skladany to be Acting Chairman of
kins and Hills in Washington, DC., 1981. He
the Occupational Safety and Health Review
has also served as an associate with Latham,
Commission. She would succeed Elliot Ross
Watkins and Hills, 1973-1981; as an instruc-
Buckley.
tor in political science and economics at
Since 1988 Mrs. Skladany has served as
Yale College, 1971-1973; as assistant dean,
Commissioner for the Occupational Safety
Calhoun College, Yale University, 1971-
771
May 25 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
1973; and as special assistant to the Assist-
Remarks Upon Departure for the Trip
ant Director of the Office of Economic Op-
to Europe
portunity for Programs Planning and Eval-
May 26, 1989
uation, 1970.
He graduated from Yale University (B.A.,
Well, I depart for Europe this morning to
1969; J.D., 1973). Mr. Goldberg was born on
meet with all our North Atlantic allies and
October 15, 1947. He is married, has four
also to pay visits to Italy, Germany, and the
children, and resides in Bethesda, MD.
United Kingdom for discussions with lead-
ers of those alliance nations on issues of
common interest. I'm especially pleased
that my first visit to Europe as President is
to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO
[North Atlantic Treaty Organization].
Nomination of Edward J. Perkins To
America is a proud partner in the Atlantic
Be Director General of the Foreign
alliance, and American interests have been
Service
well served by the alliance.
May 25, 1989
Twice in the first half of this century
Europe was the scene of world war, and
The President today announced his inten-
twice Americans fought in Europe for the
tion to nominate Edward Joseph Perkins, a
sake of peace and freedom. Today Europe
career member of the Senior Foreign Serv-
is enjoying a period of unparalleled prosper-
ice, Class of Career Minister, to be Director
ity and uninterrupted peace, longer than it
General of the Foreign Service at the De-
has known in the modern age, and NATO
partment of State. He would succeed
has made the difference. And the alliance
George Southall Vest.
will prove every bit as important to Ameri-
can and European security in the decade
Since 1986 Ambassador Perkins has
ahead. The importance of the alliance and
served as Ambassador to the Republic of
its democratic underpinnings is the message
South Africa. Prior to this he served as Am-
I now take to Europe. NATO has been a
bassador to the Republic of Liberia, 1985-
success by any measure, but success breeds
1986. He was Director of the Office of West
its own challenges. Today dramatic changes
African Affairs in the Bureau of African Af-
are taking place in Europe, both East and
fairs at the Department of State, 1983-
West. For us, those changes bring new chal-
1985; Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S.
lenges and unparalleled opportunities.
Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, 1981-1983;
For too long, unnatural and inhuman bar-
counselor for political affairs in Accra,
riers have divided the East from the West.
Ghana, 1978-1981; and management analy-
And we hope to overcome that division, to
sis officer for the Office of Management
see a Europe that is truly free, united, and
Operations at the Department of State,
at peace. We are ready to work with a
1975-1978. He was administrative officer
united Europe, to extend the peace and
for the Bureau of Near Eastern and South
prosperity we enjoy to other parts of the
Asian Affairs, 1974-1975; personnel officer
world. And we hope to move beyond con-
in the Office of the Director General, 1972-
tainment: to integrate the Soviet Union into
1974; and Deputy Assistant Director for
the community of nations. We welcome the
Management of the U.S. Operations Mission
political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far in the Soviet Union
in Thailand, 1970-1972.
and in some countries of Eastern Europe.
Ambassador Perkins served in the U.S.
We will encourage more changes to follow.
Army for 3 years and the U.S. Marine Corps
Many common concerns confront us.
for 4 years. He graduated from the Univer-
Beyond the traditional economic and securi-
sity of Maryland (B.A., 1967) and the Uni-
ty spheres, we and our partners in the alli-
versity of Southern California (M.P.A., 1972;
ance are working hard on a growing inter-
D.P.A., 1978). He is married and has two
national agenda, from a common approach
children.
to environmental protection to cooperation
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against drug trafficking and against terror-
million to maintain support for research
ism. We also welcome Europe's progress to-
and training for the National Institute
wards a truly common market and a grow-
for Occupational Safety and Health.
ing European cooperation on security issues
The increased fiscal year 1990 outlays
as the basis of an even more dynamic trans-
resulting from these proposals would be
atlantic partnership. As we approach 1992,
offset by a reduction in another HHS
it is essential that we work with our Euro-
program.
pean partners to ensure an open and ex-
panding world trading system, and that we
-$59.3 million for the Department of
take strong steps to prevent trade disputes
Agriculture and $124 million for the
from obscuring our common political and
Department of the Interior to imple-
security concerns. NATO is based on the
ment the Federal recreational land ac-
many bonds between us: our shared herit-
quisition initiative that was included in
age, history, and culture; our shared com-
the President's February 9, 1989
mitment to freedom, democracy, and the
budget transmittal.
rights of the individual. Barbara and I are
-$44 million for the Department or
looking forward to visiting Europe.
Housing and Urban Development to
Thank you all very much.
implement the President's Low Income
Home Ownership program.
Note: The President spoke at 7:07 a.m. on
the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base in
-$50 million for the Department of Jus-
tice to investigate and prosecute in-
Camp Springs, MD, prior to boarding Air
Force One.
stances of suspected fraud involving fi-
nancial institutions, that was also in-
cluded in the President's February 9,
1989 budget transmittal.
This transmittal also contains a change in
a proposed shift of functions between the
Digest of Other
Department of Commerce and the Small
White House Announcements
Business Administration and a fiscal year
1990 appropriation request of $441 thou-
The following list includes the President's
sand for the legislative branch.
public schedule and other items of general
interest announced by the Office of the
May 20
Press Secretary and not included elsewhere
In the morning, the President and Mrs.
in this issue.
Bush greeted President and Mrs. Mitter-
rand of France at Walker's Point, their
home in Kennebunkport, ME.
May 18
In the afternoon, the two Presidents par-
The President declared that a major dis-
ticipated in a working luncheon at Walker's
aster exists in North Carolina as a result of
Point.
tornadoes that struck on May 5-6. He di-
rected the Federal Emergency Manage-
May 21
ment Agency to provide assistance to sup-
plement State and local recovery efforts.
In the morning, the President and Mrs.
Bush attended church services at the First
The President sent to the Congress re-
Congregational Church in Kennebunkport,
quests for fiscal year 1990 amended budget
ME. Following the church service, Presi-
requests totalling $245.9 million. Included
dent Bush and President Mitterrand trav-
in this package were the following:
eled to Boston, MA. There President Bush
-$68.6 million for the Department of
met briefly with Gov. Michael Dukakis and
Health and Human Services (HHS).
then with Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mo-
This request would provide $42.9 mil-
hamad of Malaysia.
lion to provide health professional
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs.
training for minority students and $25.8
Bush returned to the White House.
773
Administration of George Bush, 1989
May 22
the President for National Security Af-
The President met at the White House
fairs; and members of the CIA briefing
with:
staff;
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
-the Vice President, for lunch;
President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
the President for National Security Af-
President.
fairs; and members of the CIA briefing
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs.
staff;
Bush went to Walter Reed Army Medical
-members of the National Federation of
Center and visited Representative Claude
Republican Women Capitol Regents;
Pepper, who had been hospitalized for a
-members of the Delaware Governor's
stomach ailment. The President presented
Club;
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
Representative Pepper with the Presiden-
President.
tial Medal of Freedom, in recognition of his
The President declared that a major dis-
long years of public service.
aster exists in Louisiana as a result of severe
storms and flooding that began on May 5.
He directed the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency to provide assistance to
supplement State and local recovery efforts.
Nominations
Submitted to the Senate
May 23
The President met at the White House
Note: No nominations were submitted to the
with:
Senate during the period covered by this
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
issue.
President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to
the President for National Security Af-
fairs; and members of the CIA briefing
staff;
-members of the Congressional Black
Checklist
Caucus;
-President Vigdis Finnbogadóttir of Ice-
of White House Press Releases
land;
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
The following list contains releases of the
President.
Office of the Press Secretary which are not
included in this issue.
May 24
The President met at the White House
with:
Released May 20
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to
Transcript:
the President for National Security Af-
Press briefing on President Bush's meeting
fairs; and members of the CIA briefing
with President Mitterrand of France in
staff;
Kennebunkport, ME-by Secretary of State
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
James A. Baker III and French Foreign
President;
Minister Roland Dumas
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs.
Bush hosted a reception on the State Floor
Released May 23
of the Residence at the White House for the
Federal Judges Association.
Transcript:
May 25
Press briefing on the resumption of Strate-
The President met at the White House
gic Arms Reduction Talks with the Soviet
with:
Union and the President's participation in
-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the
the upcoming NATO summit-by Secretary
President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to
of State James A. Baker III
774
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Checklist-Continued
Acts Approved
Released May 24
by the President
Announcement:
Note: No acts approved by the President were
Nomination of Dee V. Benson to be United
received by the Office of the Federal Register
States Attorney for the District of Utah
during the period covered by this issue.
Released May 25
Statement:
Presidential decision on U.S. action against
Editor's Note
foreign trade barriers
The President traveled to Rome, Italy, on
Released May 26
May 26, the closing date of this issue. Re-
leases and announcements issued by the
Advance text:
Office of the Press Secretary after the Presi-
Remarks upon departure for the trip to
dent's departure will be printed in a later
Europe
issue.
775
Subject Index
Administration of George Bush, 1989
ABB. See ASEA Brown Boveri Ltd.
Armed Forces, U.S.
AFL-CIO. See Labor & Congress of Industrial
See also specific military department; Defense
Organizations, American Federation of
and national security
ASEA Brown Boveri Ltd.-732
Alaskan oil-spill cleanup, role. See Disaster as-
Abortion-618, 680
sistance
Academy. See other part of subject
Acid rain. See Environment
Deployment-690, 691, 707, 708
POW's-MIA's-608
ACTION-519
President's views-536
Administration. See other part of subject
Arms and munitions
Administration, Office of-590
,
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Nation-
See also Iran arms and contra aid controversy;
al-524, 525, 589, 611, 685, 725
Nuclear weapons
Africa. See specific country
Biological weapons-540, 541
Aged
Chemical weapons-540, 541, 701
See also specific subject
Combatant ships-585
President's views-628
Conventional forces and weapons-662, 670,
Agence France-Presse-586
701
Agency. See other part of subject
Gun control. See Law enforcement and crime
Agriculture
Saudi Arabia, arms sales-540, 541
Administration policies-571
Army, Department of the
Drought. See Disaster assistance
See also Armed Forces, U.S.
Free market policies-569-572
Military advisor, U.S., assassination. See Philip-
Grain-654
pines
Price supports and subsidies-570, 654
Secretary-616
Rural development-569
Agriculture, Department of
Asia-Pacific region. See specific country
Alaskan oil-spill cleanup, role. See Disaster as-
Asian Americans, President's views-675
sistance
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week-675,
Budget-569, 571
676
General Counsel-468
Associated Press-586, 603, 710
Secretary-569-572
Association. See other part of subject
Under Secretary-731
Atlantis. See Space program, shuttle
Air Force, Department of the
Attorney General. See Justice, Department of
See also Armed Forces, U.S.
Attorneys, U.S., Executive Office for. See Justice,
Secretary-648
Department of
Aircraft. See Aviation
Aviation
Alaska
Aerial surveillance, East-West. See Defense and
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge-503
national security
Economy-500
Airport security-466
Governor-505
Japan-U.S. fighter aircraft-636
Oil spill. See Disaster assistance
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of. See
Pan American plane crash in Scotland-466
Treasury, Department of
Aviation industry-636
Alcorn State University-703
Award. See other part of subject
Ambassadors. See specific country
Baltimore Orioles-468, 473
American. See other part of subject
Bank. See other part of subject
Americas, Council of the-649
Banking. See Monetary affairs
America's Heritage Abroad, Commission for the
Bar Association, American-592
Preservation of-654
Bennett College-633
Arbor Day, National-636
Bicentennial. See other part of subject
Archives and Records Administration, National-
Biological weapons. See Arms and munitions
582
Board. See other part of subject
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. See Alaska
Boston Globe-586, 710
A-1
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Brainpower coalition. See Rochester Brainpower
Central America
Coalition
See also specific country; Iran arms and contra
Brotherhood. See other part of subject
aid controversy; Latin America
Budget, Federal
Administration policies-490, 572
Deferrals-569
Democracy and freedom-465, 506, 573, 629,
Deficit-470, 471, 474, 550, 553, 567, 571, 610,
650, 686, 689, 706, 707, 714
630, 645, 736
Economic and military assistance-490
Fiscal year 1989-507, 569, 622
Nicaraguan conflict-489, 506, 573, 650
Fiscal year 1990-470, 483-486, 550, 553, 567,
Central Intelligence Agency-589
570, 571, 574, 586, 606, 610, 630, 645, 719,
Chamber of Commerce, U.S.-471, 644
724
Chemical industry-624, 625
Building and Construction Trades Department.
Chemical weapons. See Arms and munitions
See Labor & Congress of Industrial Organiza-
tions, American Federation of
Chemicals, illicit drug precursor, dumping. See
Environment, toxic waste
Bureau. See other part of subject
Burma
Chicago Tribune-586
Trade with U.S.-546, 547, 549
Chief State School Officers, Council of-726
Worker rights-546, 547, 549
Child Care Awareness Week, National-465
Business Conference, American-470
Children and youth
Business and industry
See also specific subject
See also specific industry
Child care-475, 611, 631, 646, 678, 680, 682,
Capital gains tax. See Taxation, tax reform
729
Deregulation. See Regulatory reform
Infant mortality. See Health and medical care
Education, role. See Education
President's views-615, 705, 729
Enterprise zones. See Enterprise zones
Chile
Free enterprise system-645
Citizen Participation, Crusade for-656
Government's role-645, 728
Plebiscite election-656
Mandated employee benefits. See Labor issues,
China
Government's role
Arms sales to Saudi Arabia. See Arms and mu-
Oil-spill liability-505
nitions
President's views-470, 705, 736
Human rights-665
Productivity and competitiveness-487, 567,
Chlorofluorocarbons See Environment
610, 647, 736, 738
Cinco de Mayo-668, 669
Small business-647, 678
Cities, Federal aid. See State and local govern-
ments
CBS News-586
Citizen Participation, Crusade for. See Chile
CFC's. See Environment
Civil rights
CFE. See Arms and munitions, conventional
Administration policies-633
forces and weapons
Desegregation-484, 485
CSBM. See Confidence and Security Building
President's views-734
Measures and Disarmament in Europe, Confer-
Climate. See Environment
ence on
Coal. See Energy
CSCE. See Security and Cooperation in Europe,
Coast Guard, U.S. See Transportation, Depart-
Conference on
ment of
Cabinet
Colleges and universities. See specific institution;
See also specific position
Education
President's views-586
Collegiate Athletic Association, National-522,
Cable News Network-710
586
California
Orange County, sheriff-612, 613
Commerce, Department of
Alaskan oil-spill cleanup, role. See Disaster as-
President's visit-609, 612, 614, 618
sistance
California, University of, Los Angeles-614
Cambodia
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Na-
Administration policies-583
tional-505
President-583
Secretary-470, 589, 699
Canada
Commerce, international
Prime Minister-660
See also specific country or subject
Relations with U.S.-660
Educational, scientific, and cultural materials,
Trade with U.S.-549
agreement-715
Cancer Control Month-493
Free and fair trade-647, 728
Caribbean region. See specific country
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
Central African Republic
(GATT)-569, 571
Trade with U.S.-546, 547, 549
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)-
Worker rights-546, 547, 549
546-548, 565, 566
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Subject Index to Issues 14-20
Commerce, international-Continued
Defense and national security-Continued
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.
Military strength and deterrence-700, 714
(HTS)-547, 548, 715
President's views-507, 621, 636
Protectionism-489
Defense Transportation Day, National, and Na-
Commission. See other part of subject
tional Transportation Week-727
Communications, satellites-611
Delaware, Governor-481
Conference. See other part of subject
Democracy, National Endowment for-656, 667
Confidence and Security Building Measures and
Disarmament in Europe, Conference on-670
Democracy Award. See Democracy, National En-
dowment for
Confidentiality. See Defense and national securi-
ty; Government agencies and employees
Democracy and freedom, President's views-568,
Congress
593, 607, 644, 656, 665, 686, 689, 700
See also specific subject
Denmark, U.S. Ambassador-653
Ethics. See Government agencies and employ-
Department. See other part of subject
ees
Desegregation. See Civil rights
Honoraria-529, 530, 533
Detroit Newspaper Agency-603
House Speaker. See Speaker of House of Repre-
Developing countries
sentatives
See also specific country
Pay-529, 533
Debt-465, 607, 652
Senate President. See Vice President
Global climate change, impact. See Environ-
Congressional Asian/Pacific American Heritage
ment
Week Caucus-675
Trade with U.S.-547, 548
Congressional Budget Office-550, 554, 567
Worker rights. See specific country
Congressional Fire Services Institute-538
Development, Agency for International. See De-
Congressional Gold Medal-598
velopment Cooperation Agency, U.S. Interna-
Conservation. See Environment
tional
Constitution, U.S., President's views-516, 643
Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. Interna-
Construction industry-566
tional
Consumer Affairs, Office of. See Health and
Development, Agency for International-619
Human Services, Department of
Overseas Private Investment Corporation-
Consumers Week, National-494
565, 566
Copley News Service-687
Disadvantaged
Corporation. See other part of subject
See also specific subject
Correctional Officers Week, National-693
President's views-474, 729
Council. See other part of subject
Disaster assistance
Court. See other part of subject
Alaskan oil spill-499, 501, 503, 504, 537, 621,
Covenant House-521
626
Cox News Service-687
Drought-570
Crime. See Law enforcement and crime
Fire protection, administration policies-538
Crime Victims Week-521
Oil-spill emergency planning-500, 506, 621
Crusade. See other part of subject
District of Columbia
Cuba, relations with Soviet Union-490
Abortion, funding. See Abortion
Customs Service, U.S. See Treasury, Department
Budget-679
of the
Drug abuse and trafficking. See Law enforce-
ment and crime
Days of observance. See other part of subject
Federal payments, apportionment authority-
Defense, Department of
680
See also specific military department; Armed
Inaugural expenses, reimbursement-680
Forces, U.S.
Water and sewer services, Federal payments-
Assistant Secretaries-653, 654
680
Budget-569
Domestic policy
Comptroller-638, 657
See also specific subject
Joint Chiefs of Staff-588, 589
Administration policies-475, 605
Military Support, Director-505
Government's role-518, 622, 629, 631
Secretary-500, 535, 585, 589, 619, 723
President's views-583, 608
Under Secretary-555
Drinking Water Week, National-639
Defense and national security
Drought. See Disaster assistance
See also Nuclear weapons
Drug abuse and trafficking. See Law enforcement
Aerial surveillance, East-West-702
and crime
Battleships, obsolescence. See Arms and muni-
Drug Control Policy, National, Director. See
tions, combatant ships
White House Office
Confidential information, disclosure-636
Congressional role-585
Drug Enforcement Administration. See Justice,
Department of
A-3
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Drug Enforcement Conference, International-
El Salvador-Continued
623
Vice President-elect-506
Elections
EEP. See Agriculture, price supports and subsi-
Campaign financing-531, 533
dies
Eastman Kodak Co.-735-737
Foreign. See specific country
Electrical equipment industry-732
Economic Advisers, Council of-470, 473, 476
Economy, international
Emergency Management Agency, Federal-539,
Foreign investment-732
732
Global climate change, impact. See Environ-
Employment Policy, National Commission for-
ment
517
President's views-645, 647
Employment and unemployment
Economy, national, growth-567, 645, 678
Child care. See Children and youth
Education
Job creation-474, 611
Administration policies-472, 480, 482, 483,
Job training-481, 568, 729, 730
544, 606, 632, 730, 737
Mandated benefits. See Labor issues, Govern-
Business and industry, role-472, 736
ment's role
College savings bonds-481
Minimum wage-473, 474, 503, 631, 646, 728
Desegregation. See Civil rights
Minorities and youth-633, 635, 704, 729
Disadvantaged-480, 483
Rates-729
Drug abuse prevention-481, 482, 486, 613
Work force-611
Educational, scientific, and cultural materials,
Endeavour. See Space program, shuttle
trade agreement-715
Endowment. See other part of subject
Funding-545
Energy
Government's role-472, 481, 484-486, 545
Alternative fuels-621
Historically black colleges and universities-
Coal-621
481, 483, 486, 632, 634, 704
Natural gas-621
Magnet schools-480, 482, 484, 735, 737
Nuclear energy-621, 663
Parochial schools-484
Oil-499, 501, 503, 504, 537, 619, 621
President's views-479, 543, 735
Energy, Department of
Quality-480, 482, 484, 544, 735, 737
Assistant Secretaries-517, 557
Scholarships-480, 483, 486
Budget-569
Teachers-480, 482, 485, 632, 634, 735, 737
Enterprise zones-736
Vocational education. See Employment and un-
Entertainment industry, drug abuse prevention-
employment, job training
613
Education, Department of
Environment
Assistant Secretary-617
Acid rain-664, 665
Deputy Assistant Secretary-617
Administration policies-503, 537, 606, 609,
Deputy Under Secretary-731
619
Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
Air quality-621
President's Board of Advisors on-633-636,
Alaskan oil spill, impact. See Disaster assistance
704
Chlorofluorocarbon use-609
Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
Global climate change-609, 699
White House Initiative on-634, 635
International cooperation-609, 699
Magnet schools, role. See Education
Toxic waste-625
Rehabilitation Services Administration-617
Environmental Protection Agency-500, 501,
Secretary-472, 480, 481, 486, 543, 615, 632-
505, 537, 541
636, 723
Ethanol. See Energy, alternative fuels
Special Education Services, Office of-617
Education Day, U.S.A.-557
Ethics, Government employees. See Government
Egypt
agencies and employees
Economy-467
Ethics Council, White House-531
Middle East, role. See Middle East
Ethics Law Reform, President's Commission on
President-466, 477, 491, 498, 502, 585
Federal-529, 532
Relations with U.S.-466, 477, 584
Europe
El Salvador
See also specific country
Elections-506, 651
Defense and security-469, 670
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
Democracy and freedom-469, 563, 565
(FMLN)-490
East-West relations-565, 701
Human rights-506, 651
President's views-504
President-506
Relations with U.S.-564
President-elect-506, 651
Soviet role-565
Relations with U.S.-506
European Communities-476, 569, 657
A-4
Subject Index to Issues 14-20
Executive branch
See also specific constituent unit
Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day, Na-
tional-506
Ethics. See Government agencies and employ-
Foundation. See other part of subject
ees
France
Pay-529, 533
Executive Office of the President
Middle East, role. See Middle East, peace ef-
forts, international
See also specific constituent unit
President-573, 584, 598
Ethics. See Government agencies and employ-
Fraternal Order of Police-716
ees
Executive Schedule. See Government agencies
Freedom. See Space program, manned space sta-
tion
and employees
Export Enhancement Program. See Agriculture,
Fund. See other part of subject
price supports and subsidies
Fusion. See Energy, nuclear energy
Exxon Corp.-500, 501, 503-506, 537
GATT. See Commerce, international
Exxon Valdez-504, 621
GSP. See Commerce, international
FMLN. See El Salvador
Gas. See Energy, natural gas
FSX. See Aviation, Japan-U.S. fighter aircraft
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. See
Families
Commerce, international
Administration policies-475, 606, 616, 632,
General Services Administration-590, 723
646, 678, 680, 703, 712
Generalized System of Preferences. See Com-
President's views-705, 712
merce, international
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front. See
Germany, Federal Republic of, relations with
El Salvador
U.S.-661, 662
Farm Safety Week, National-694
Government agencies and employees
Farming. See Agriculture
See also specific agency
Federal. See other part of subject
Administration appointments, President's
Federalism. See Domestic policy, Government's
views-536, 568
role
Confidential information, disclosure-527, 528,
Federation. See other part of subject
530, 531
Finance Corporation, International. See Recon-
Divestment of assets, tax deferral. See Taxation,
struction and Development, International Bank
tax reform
for
Drug testing-586, 722, 724
Fire Academy, National. See Emergency Manage-
Ethics-525, 526, 529, 532, 606
ment Agency, Federal
Executive Schedule positions-638
Fire Administration, U.S. See Emergency Man-
Minorities and youth, employment. See Em-
agement Agency, Federal
ployment and unemployment
Fire Chiefs, International Association of-538
Outside earned income, limitations-527, 530,
Fire Fighters, International Association of-538
531
Fire Prevention Week-655
President's views-516, 517, 644
Fire protection. See Disaster assistance
Regulations. See Regulatory reform
Fire Protection Association, National-538
Waste and fraud elimination-515, 516
Fire of-538 Service Instructors, International Society
Water and sewer services, payments-680
Government Ethics, Office of. See Personnel
Fishing. See Maritime affairs
Management, Office of
Florida
Grain. See Agriculture
Governor-623, 626, 627
Gun control. See Law enforcement and crime
President's visit-623, 626, 627
Food and Drug Administration. See Health and
HTS. See Commerce, international
Human Services, Department of
Haiti, worker rights-547
Ford Aerospace Corp.-609
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. See Com-
Ford Motor Co.-609
merce, international
Foreign Assets Control, Office of. See Treasury,
Head Start. See Health and Human Services, De-
Department of the
partment of
Health
Foreign Investment in the U.S., Committee on-
732
First Lady's-538, 544, 566, 628
President's-687
Foreign policy
See also specific country or region
Health and Human Services, Department of
Budget-569, 574
Administration policies-605, 607
Consumer Affairs, Office of-617
Agricultural trade, role. See Agriculture, free
Food and Drug Administration-558
market policies
Head Start-481
Congressional role-607
President's views-583, 584, 662
Radiation control, annual report-669
Secretary-574, 632
A-5
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Health and Human Services, Department of-
International. See other part of subject
Continued
Investigation, Federal Bureau of. See Justice, De-
Social Security Administration-569
partment of
Health and medical care
Investment, foreign. See Economy, international
Government's role-575
Iowa, Death of American Servicemen on Board
Infant mortality-574, 575
the U.S.S.-594
Maternal and child health-574
Iowa, U.S.S.-585, 603, 604, 608
Medicaid-574
Iran arms and contra aid controversy, President's
Heritage Foundation-582
views-501, 502, 537, 581, 662, 664, 687
Highway Administration, Federal. See Transpor-
Iron Workers, International Association of Bridge,
tation, Department of
Structural and Ornamental-567
Hispanics, President's views-615
Israel
Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
Administration policies-547
President's Board of Advisors on. See Educa-
Ambassador, U.S.-653
tion, Department of
Defense and security-467, 497
Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
Middle East, role. See Middle East
White House Initiative on. See Education, De-
Prime Minister-491, 497, 502, 585
partment of
Relations with U.S.-491, 497, 584
Homeless. See specific subject
Worker rights-547
Hostages. See specific country
Housing, disadvantaged-554
Japan
Housing and Urban Development, Department
Defense and security-636
of, Assistant Secretary-558
Military aircraft, cooperation with U.S. See
Human rights
Aviation
See also specific country
Jewish Heritage Week-649
President's views-665
Job Corps. See Labor, Department of
Hungary, political reforms-564
Joint Chiefs of Staff. See Defense, Department of
ICRC. See Red Cross, International Committee of
Jordan
Defense and security-576
the
Iceland, fishery agreement with U.S. See Mari-
Economy-576
time affairs
King-502, 576, 579, 584, 585
Illinois, President's visit-603
Middle East, role. See Middle East
Immigration and naturalization, criminal alien
Relations with U.S.-576, 579, 584
deportation-723, 724
Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School-734, 737
Judiciary
Immigration and Naturalization Service. See Jus-
Budget-723, 724
tice, Department of
Ethics. See Government agencies and employ-
Immigration Review, Executive Office for. See
ees
Justice, Department of
Honoraria-529, 530, 533
Imports, U.S. See specific subject
Pay-529, 533, 593
Inauguration. See Presidency
Justice, Department of
Inauguration of George Washington, Bicentennial
Assistant Attorneys General-616, 633, 691
Celebration of the-638, 643
Attorney General-515, 527, 530, 531, 586,
Indians, American, President's views-609
612, 623, 625, 626, 633, 716, 718, 720-724
Industry. See specific industry; Business and in-
Attorneys, U.S., Executive Office for-723, 724
dustry
Budget-569, 622, 722-724
Inflation. See Monetary affairs
Criminal Division-723, 724
Institute. See other part of subject
Drug Enforcement Administration-623, 624
Intellectual property rights. See Patents, copy-
Immigration and Naturalization Service-723,
rights, and trademarks
724
Intelligence agency. See Central Intelligence
Immigration Review, Executive Office for-
Agency
723, 724
Interest rates. See Monetary affairs
Investigation, Federal Bureau of-718, 722,
Interior, Department of the
724
Alaskan oil-spill cleanup, role. See Disaster as-
Justice Programs, Office of-720, 724
sistance
Assistant Secretaries-542, 676
Marshals Service, U.S.-718, 722-724
Land Management Bureau-475
Kansas, drought. See Disaster assistance
Secretary-615, 643, 644
Kentucky
Solicitor-542
President's visit-713
Under Secretary-542
Republican Party event-713
A-6
Subject Index to Issues 14-20
Korea, Republic of, fishery agreement with U.S.
Magellan. See Space program, Venus probe
See Maritime affairs
Malaysia, worker rights-547
La Prensa-667
Management and Budget, Office of-470, 471,
Labor, Department of
550, 552, 553, 554, 589, 619
Assistant Secretary-555
Maritime affairs
Job Corps-568
Alaskan oil spill. See Disaster assistance
Occupational Safety and Health Administra-
Battleships. See Arms and munitions, combat-
tion-568
ant ships
Secretary-473, 503, 566, 568, 629, 631-633
European Economic Community-U.S. fishery
Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations,
agreement-657
American Federation of-566
Iceland-U.S. fishery agreement-657
Labor issues
Oil spills, international agreements-505
Administration policies-568
Government's role-471, 475, 646, 678
Republic of Korea-U.S. fishery agreement-648
Maritime Commission, Federal-594
Minimum wage. See Employment and unem-
Maritime Day, National-655
ployment
President's views-566
Marshals Service, U.S. See Justice, Department of
Solidarity, U.S. labor union support-564, 568
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Com-
mission-733
Worker rights. See specific country
Labor Relations Board, National-469, 568, 702
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Com-
Land Management Bureau. See Interior, Depart-
mission Extension Act-733
ment of the
Medal. See other part of subject
Latin America
Medicaid. See Health and medical care
See also specific country; Central America
Medical care. See Health and medical care
Debt. See Developing countries
Merit Systems Protection Board-516
Democracy and freedom-650, 656
Methanol. See Energy, alternative fuels
Economic growth-650, 652
Mexico, U.S. Ambassador-537
Relations with U.S.-650
Michael Bilirakis Alzheimer's Center-627
Law Day, U.S.A.-592, 593
Michigan
Law enforcement and crime
Governor-563
Administration policies-716, 719
Hamtramck, mayor-563
Capital punishment-718, 720
President's visit-563
Criminal history data-721
Michigan, University of-522
Drug abuse and trafficking-481, 482, 486,
Microgravity Research Board-590
586, 606, 612, 623, 626, 630, 652, 690, 691,
Middle East
707, 720, 722
See also specific country
Exclusionary rule, reform-723
Administration policies-467, 491, 576
Financial fraud-622
Arms proliferation-541
Gun control-490, 582, 717, 720-722
Palestinians-467, 477, 491
International cooperation-623, 652
Peace efforts, international-466, 477, 491,
Juvenile delinquency-720, 722
Plea bargaining-718, 720
498, 502, 503, 573, 576, 579, 584, 585, 598
Relations with U.S.-584
Police, President's views-717
Minnesota, Governor-481
Prisons-719, 723, 724
Minorities
Sentences, mandatory-717, 720
See also specific group or subject
Slain officers, tribute-716
Infant mortality. See Health and medical care
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Na-
Mississippi
tional-716
Lieutenant Governor-703
Lebanon
President's visit-703, 710
Administration policies-598
Mississippi State University-710
Hostages-604
Monetary affairs
Internal situation-573, 584, 598
Banking-606, 622, 646
President's views-598
Inflation and interest rates-473, 567, 571, 586
Relations with U.S.-584
Monetary Fund, International-565
Legislative branch
Months of observance. See other part of subject
See also specific constituent unit
Morehouse College-633
Ethics. See Government agencies and employ-
Mother's Day-688
ees
Mutual Radio-710
Legislative Exchange Council, American-629
Liberia, worker rights-547
NATO. See North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Loyalty Day-637
NBC-710
NCAA. See Collegiate Athletic Association, Na-
MIA's. See Armed Forces, U.S.
tional
A-7
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Nairobi Protocol. See Commerce, international,
Organization. See other part of subject
agreement on educational, scientific, and cul-
Osteoporosis Prevention Week, National-730
tural materials
Overseas Private Investment Corporation. See
National. See other part of subject
Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. Inter-
Natural gas. See Energy
national
Naturalization. See Immigration and naturaliza-
tion
PLO. See Palestine Liberation Organization
Nauru, President-675
POW's. See Armed Forces, U.S.
Navy, Department of the
Palestine Liberation Organization-502
See also Armed Forces, U.S.
Palestinians. See Middle East
Atlantic Fleet, Commander in Chief-626
Pan American Day and Pan American Week-
Secretary-541
542
U.S.S. Iowa, explosion. See Iowa, U.S.S.
Panama
Nepal, U.S. Ambassador-676
Ambassador, U.S.-689, 709
Netherlands, Prime Minister-686
Defense Forces-689, 706, 708, 709
New Jersey
Drug trafficking. See Law enforcement and
Governor-481, 543
crime
President's visit-543
Elections-629, 651, 663, 685, 689, 706, 714
New York
Internal situation-496
Governor-735
President-elect-690
New York City, mayor-643
President's visits-643, 734, 735
Relations with U.S.-495, 652, 686, 689, 691,
Newspaper Editors, American Society of-531
706, 709
Newspaper Publishers Association, American-
Trade with U.S.-689, 709
603
Troops, U.S., deployment. See Armed Forces,
Nicaragua
U.S.
Conflict resolution. See Central America
U.S. national emergency, reports-495
Economic assistance-573, 619, 651
Panama Canal-689, 690
Elections-573, 651
Paraguay
Human rights-651, 667
Elections-651
Military assistance-490
President-elect-651
Soviet military assistance-489, 573, 650
Paris Club-565
Trade with U.S.-596
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks, intellectual
U.S. national emergency, reports-595, 596
property rights-487
North Atlantic Treaty Organization-468, 565,
Personnel Management, Office of-521, 527, 528,
661, 662, 670, 686, 710
530, 531, 534, 633, 635
North Dakota
Peru, President-685
Centennial-608
Petroleum. See Energy, oil
Governor-608
Philippines
President's visit-608
Democracy and freedom-592
Nuclear energy. See Energy
Military advisor, U.S., assassination-592
Nuclear weapons
President-592
Arms control negotiations-701
Poland
Nonproliferation-540, 541
Council of State, Chairman-504, 564
Short-range forces-661, 686, 710
Debt-565
Strategic defense programs-701
Democratization-504, 564, 568, 656
Strategic weapons-507
Economy-564
Treaties, compliance-701
Internal Affairs Minister-564
Nursing Home Week, National-578
Internal situation-489
OAS. See States, Organization of American
Relations with U.S.-563, 564, 584
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Relations with West-564, 568
See Labor, Department of
Solidarity-489, 504, 564, 566, 568, 656
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Na-
Trade with U.S.-565
tional. See Commerce, Department of
Worker rights-566
Office. See other part of subject
Police. See Law enforcement and crime
Oil. See Energy
Police Week and Police Officers' Memorial
Older Americans Month-666
Day-715
Open skies initiative. See Defense and national
Policy Development, Office of-527
security, aerial surveillance
Polish American Congress-564
Operating Engineers, International Union of-
Politics
567
Political action committees. See Elections, cam-
Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week, Na-
paign financing
tional-591
President's views-705
A-8
Subject Index to Issues 14-20
Pollution. See Environment
Saudi Arabia-Continued
Poor. See Disadvantaged
Chemical and biological weapons. See Arms
Prayer, National Day of-659
and munitions
Prayer Committee, National Day of-658
Nuclear weapons. See Nuclear weapons, non-
Presidency
proliferation
Approval ratings-583
Savings and loan industry. See Monetary affairs,
Former President, role-618
banking
Health. See Health
Schools. See Education
Inauguration-680
Science Foundation, National-611, 727
Income tax return, President's-521
Science and technology
President's views-534, 604, 630, 643
Administration policies-611
Press coverage-535
Annual report-487
Veto use, President's views-474
Educational, scientific, and cultural materials,
President's. See other part of subject
trade agreement-715
Press
See also specific subject
Fusion. See Energy, nuclear energy
President's views-532, 604
International cooperation-487
Prisoners of war day. See Former Prisoners of
President's views-487, 727
War Recognition Day, National
Research and development-487, 727
Prisons. See Law enforcement and crime
Scholarships. See Education
Private Sector Initiatives, President's Citation
Space programs. See Space program
for-737
Superconductivity-488, 611, 621
Project Educational Forum-543
Science and Technology Policy, Office of-591
Public Radio, National-586
Scotland, Pan American plane crash. See Aviation
Security and Cooperation in Europe, Conference
Reconstruction and Development, International
on-670
Bank for-565
Security Council, National, officials and senior
Recycling Month, National-580
staff-465
Red Cross, International Committee of the-724
Senatobia Middle School-726
Regional conflicts
Service, Office of National. See Voluntarism
See also specific country or region
Shiloh Baptist Church-682
Administration policies-701
Shiloh Child Development Center-682
Regulatory reform, administration policies-729
Shipping. See Maritime affairs
Rehabilitation Services Administration. See Edu-
Ships. See specific vessel
cation, Department of
Religion
Singapore, U.S. Ambassador-727
Child care, religiously affiliated. See Children
Small business. See Business and industry
and youth
Small Business Administration-647, 676-678
Government's role-659
Small Business Persons of the Year Awards-678
Parochial schools. See Education
Small Business Week-677
President's views-659
Smith-Lever Act 75th Anniversary-658
Republican National Committee-733
Social Security Administration. See Health and
Republican Party, State party organizations, fund-
Human Services, Department of
raisers, etc. See specific State
Socialism, President's views-644
Response Team, National-506
Society. See other part of subject
Retail Federation, American-728
Solidarity. See Poland
Reuters-586
Sons of the American Revolution Centennial
Rochester Brainpower Coalition-735
Day, National Society of the-640
Ronald Reagan Award for Volunteer Excel-
Soviet Union. See Union of Soviet Socialist Repub-
lence-521
lics
Rwanda, U.S. Ambassador-497
Space Council, National-588, 589, 611
Space Policy Advisory Board, Vice President's—
SDI. See Nuclear weapons, strategic defense pro-
590
grams
Space program
SNF. See Nuclear weapons, short-range forces
Administration policies-588, 589
SSC. See Science and technology, superconducti-
Communications satellites. See Communica-
vity
tions
START. See Nuclear weapons, arms control nego-
Manned space station-611
tiations
President's views-524, 726
St. Mark Village-627
Shuttle-524, 684, 725
Satellites. See Communications
Venus probe-726
Saudi Arabia
Arms sales. See Arms and munitions
Speaker of House of Representatives-536, 540,
546, 550-553, 573, 581, 595, 596, 598
A-9
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Special Counsel, Office of the-515-517
Transportation, Department of-Continued
State, Department of
Urban Mass Transit Administration-556
Ambassadors. See specific country
Transportation Week, National-727
Assistant Secretaries-465, 476, 521, 649
Trauma Awareness Month-725
Panama crisis, role-689
Treasury, Department of the
Secretary-465, 490, 581, 589, 619, 649, 650,
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of-
701, 709, 715
718, 721, 722, 724
State and local governments
Assistant Secretary-556
See also specific State or subject
Budget-722, 724
Cities, Federal aid-481, 482, 486
Customs Service, U.S.-612, 626, 627
Education, role. See Education, Government's
Deputy Under Secretary-556
role
Foreign Assets Control, Office of-495, 596
Federalism. See Domestic policy, Government's
Secretary-465, 490, 552-554, 589, 716, 718,
role
Health care, role. See Health and medical care,
722, 732
Government's role
Semiautomatic weapons, import suspension-
President's views-629
490, 718
States, Organization of American-689, 690, 707
Treasurer-477
Strategic arms reduction talks. See Nuclear weap-
Treaties and conventions. See specific subject
ons, arms control negotiations
Turkey, U.S. Ambassador-578
Strategic Defense Initiative. See Nuclear weapons
Tuskegee University-633
Stroke Awareness Month, National-692
UCLA. See California, University of, Los Angeles
Superconducting supercollider. See Science and
Unemployment. See Employment and unemploy-
technology, superconductivity
ment
Superconductivity, National Commission on-595
Union. See other part of subject
Supreme Court of the U.S.-643, 644
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Sweden, foreign investment. See Economy, inter-
Administration policies-563
national
Arms control. See Nuclear weapons, arms con-
Switzerland, foreign investment. See Economy,
trol negotiations
international
Europe, role. See Europe
Syria, worker rights-547
Grain sales, U.S. See Agriculture, grain
Tallulah Falls Schools, Inc.-726
Human rights-701
Taxation
Military reductions-701
Administration policies-474, 646
President and General Secretary-489, 490,
President's views-470
501, 584, 701, 714
Tax reform-471, 529, 534, 567, 610, 630, 631,
Regional conflicts, role. See specific country or
646
region; Regional conflicts
Teacher of the Year, National-479
Relations with Cuba. See Cuba
Teachers. See Education
Relations with U.S.-501, 502, 584, 700, 705,
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Help-
712, 714
ers, International Brotherhood of-566
Relations with West-701
Technology. See Science and technology
Science and technology cooperation with U.S.
Tennessee, University of-586
See Science and technology, international co-
Terrorism. See specific country or region
operation
Texas
Trade with U.S.-702
Economy-621
United Kingdom, Pan American plane crash in
Governor-620, 622, 699
Scotland. See Aviation
Lieutenant Governor-620
United Nations
President's visits-620, 699
International organizations, report-581
Texas A&M University-699
Members, U.S. foreign policy support-581
Texas National Research Laboratory Commis-
Representative, U.S.-643, 644
sion-621
Secretary-General-584
Time, Inc.-586, 687
United Press International-586, 687, 710
Trade. See Commerce, international
U.S. See other part of subject
Trade Commission, Federal-691, 692
U.S.S. See other part of subject
Trade Commission, U.S. International-547
Universities. See specific institution; Education
Trade Representative, Office of the U.S.-547
Urban Mass Transit Administration. See Transpor-
Transportation, Department of
tation, Department of
Coast Guard, U.S.-500, 501, 505, 537, 623,
Uruguay, U.S. Ambassador-669
626, 627
Highway Administration, Federal-556
Venezuela
Secretary-466, 500, 501, 504-506, 537, 589
Ambassador to U.S.-465
A-10
Subject Index to Issues 14-20
Venezuela-Continued
White House-Continued
Ambassador-designate to U.S.-465
Staff-619
Central America, role. See Central America
White House Initiative. See other part of subject
Chief of Staff-465
White House Office
Debt-465
Assistant to President and Deputy to Chief of
Economy-465
Staff-629, 632
Foreign Minister-465
Assistant to President and Director of Presiden-
Planning Minister-465
tial Personnel-648
President-465, 685
Assistant to President for Economic and Do-
Property expropriation claim, review-547
mestic Policy-470, 473
Veterans, President's views-568
Vice President
Assistant to President for Legislative Affairs-
Appearances with President-465, 523, 524,
699
588, 589
Assistant to President for National Security Af-
Senate President, role-546, 581, 595, 596
fairs-465, 466, 516, 585, 589, 649, 689, 691,
Space council, role-588, 589, 611
709
Space policy advisory board, role-590
Assistant to President and Press Secretary-
Vice President's. See other part of subject
465, 466, 489, 490, 506, 521, 573, 592, 598,
Virginia
670, 687
Governor-481
Assistant to President for Science and Technol-
President's visit-603
ogy-589, 611, 663
Norfolk Naval Air Station-603
Voluntarism-472, 500, 505, 513, 517, 537-539,
Associate Director for National Drug Control
567, 609, 628, 633, 635, 644, 712, 736-738
Policy-660
Volunteer Action Awards, President's-517
Chief of Staff-465, 466, 553, 589, 728
Volunteer Fire Council, National-538
Counsel to President-528, 531
Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Services-538
Deputy Assistant to President and Director of
VOLUNTEER: The National Center for Citizen
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs-629,
Involvement-519
632
Volunteer Week, National-513, 514, 518, 538
Director of National Drug Control Policy-582,
613, 624, 716
Warsaw Pact-670, 701
Washington, DC. See District of Columbia
Ethics. See Government agencies and employ-
ees
Washington inauguration bicentennial. See Inau-
Physician to President-687
guration of George Washington, Bicentennial
Celebration of the
Special Assistant to President for Intergover-
mental Affairs-496
Weapons. See Arms and munitions; Nuclear
Wildlife refuges. See specific State
weapons
Weeks of observance. See other part of subject
Wilson magnet school. See Joseph C. Wilson
Westinghouse Electric Corp.-732
Magnet High School
Wheat. See Agriculture, grain
World Bank. See Reconstruction and Develop-
Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989-515, 516
ment, International Bank for
World Trade Week-666
Whistleblowing. See Government agencies and
employees, waste and fraud elimination
YES. See Youth Entering Service to America
White House
Youth. See specific subject; Children and youth
President's views-572
Youth Entering Service to America-518
A-11
Name Index
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Abramowitz, Morton I.-578
Bretting, Tad-679
Acheson, Dean G.-468, 700
Bright, Bill-658
Adams, John Q.-608
Adkisson, Perry L.-699
Bright, Vonette-658, 659
Alexander, Lamar-586, 587
Bromley, D. Allan-591, 611, 663
Allday, Martin L.-542
Brooks, Jack-592
Alvarado, Donna M.-519
Brown, Eddie F.-542
Ammerman, Burt-466
Brown, Jacqueline K.-557
Anderson, Debra R.-629, 632
Brown, Keith L.-653
Anderson, Terry-604
Brown, Lee, Jr.713
Angle, James L.-586
Brown, William A.-653
Aquino, Corazon C.-592
Brubeck, Ed-567
Arias Sánchez, Oscar-606
Brunelli, Samuel-629
Armitage, Richard L.-616
Bunning, Jim-713, 715
Aronson, Bernard W.-465, 649
Burger, Warren E.-643, 644
Aspin, Les-507
Bush, Barbara-479, 497, 513, 514, 519, 521, 535,
Atwater, H. Lee-733
538, 544, 545, 566, 568, 579, 588, 615, 620,
Austin, Richard G.-723
622, 627, 628, 659, 660, 668, 675, 704, 711, 735
Azcona Hoyo, José S.-662
Bush, Columba-615
Bush, George P.-702
Baker, James A., III-465, 490, 584, 607, 649-
Bush, George W.-685
651, 701, 709
Baliles, Gerald L.-481
Bush, John E.-615, 625, 702
Ball, David G.-555
Butler, Eugene-713
Ball, Lucille-623
Byrd, Robert C.-507, 550, 553
Barlow, Richard-679
Byrne, Edward-716, 717
Barr, Dan-699
Byrne, Matthew-716
Barton, Joe-699
Calderón, Ricardo A.-708
Beamish, Rita-710
Campbell, Tom J.609
Begin, Menachem-491
Card, Andrew H., Jr.-629, 632
Bell, Griffin B.532
Carey, James J.-594
Bennett, William J.-470, 582, 613, 624, 716, 718
Carney, Nell-617
Bentsen, Lloyd-550, 553, 622
Carter, Jimmy-498, 685, 689, 714
Berle, Milton-711
Castle, Michael N.-481
Berra, Yogi-471, 477, 518, 523, 538, 568, 569,
Castro Ruz, Fidel-651
626
Caulfield, James-543
Bertrand, John-567
Cavazos, Lauro F.-472, 474, 480, 481, 543, 544,
Bevin, Ernest-468
615, 632, 633, 668, 723
Bicouvaris, Mary V.-479, 481
Chamorro, Violeta-667
Bilirakis, Evelyn-627, 628
Charles, Daedra-586
Bilirakis, Michael-626-628
Cheney, Richard B.-500, 535, 585, 723
Blanchard, James J.-563
Churchill, Winston L.S.-603, 726
Bloch, Julia C.-676
Cleave, Mary L.-684, 725
Boccardi, Louis D.-603, 604
Clemens, Samuel L. See Twain, Mark
Boehlert, Sherwood L.-538
Clement, Bob-586
Boggs, Corinne C.-643
Clements, William P.-620, 622, 699
Bonaparte, Napoleon-604
Clendenin, John L.-644
Boskin, Michael J.-470, 473
Clower, Jerry-713
Bowden, John-567
Clymer, Brian W.-556
Bracken, Frank A.-542
Cochran, Thad-703, 710
Bradley, Bill-523
Cocteau, Jean-712
Brady, Nicholas F.-465, 552, 553, 716, 722, 732
Condon, George E.-687
B-1
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Conrad, Kent-608
Farish, William, III-713
Consalvi, Simon A.-465
Fauci, Anthony S.-615
Conte, Silvio O.-550, 553, 598
Faulkner, William C.-711, 713
Cook, James-726
Ferraro, Geraldine A.-566
Cooper, Jim-586
Feulner, Edwin J., Jr.-582
Cooper, Steve-712
Figueredo, Reinaldo-465
Cosby, Bill-633
Fisher, Angie-523
Cosby, Camille-633
Fisher, Jonathan-523
Courter, Jim-543
Fisher, Mark-523
Cox, C. Christopher-612
Fisher, Steve-522, 523
Crawford, Gary-569
Fitzwater, Marlin-465, 466, 489, 490, 503, 506,
Cristiani, Alfredo-506, 651
521, 573, 592, 598, 670, 687
Crockett, Davy-620
Fletcher, James C.-524
Cronan, Joan-586
Flower, Ludlow, III-649
Culvahouse, Arthur B., Jr.-581, 582, 664
Floyd, Craig-716
Cummock, Victoria-466
Foley, Thomas S.-550, 551, 553, 573
Cuomo, Mario M.-735
Ford, Gerald R.-522, 523, 685, 689, 714
Curtis, Brenda-569
Ford, Guillermo-708
D'Amato, Alfonse M.-643
Ford, Wendell H.-716
Dannemeyer, William E.-612
Franklin, Benjamin-539
Darman, Richard G.-470, 471, 552, 553
Frenzel, Bill-550, 553
Davila, Robert R.-617
Fresh, James H.-627
Davis, Arthur H.-689, 709
Frost, Sheila-586, 588
de la Garza, E.-571
DeRoburt, Hammer-675
Gable, Robert E-713
DeSio, Joseph E.-469
Gaddis, Richard-710
Dewey, Thomas E.-604
Galinsky, Harry-543
Dirksen, Everett M.-546
Gallardo, Félix-624
Dodd, Christopher J.-681
Gallegly, Elton-612
Dole, Elizabeth H.-473, 503, 566, 568, 629, 631-
Gandhi, Mohandas K.-544
633
Garcia Pérez, Alan-685
Dole, Robert-573
Garrett, H. Lawrence, III-541
Domenici, Pete V.550, 553
Gartland, John C.-517
Dorgan, Byron L.-608
Gates, Brad-612-614
Dornan, Robert K.-612
Gee, Jenlane-675, 678
Downey, Morton, Jr.535
Gehrig, Lou-519
Dress, Katherine C.-676
Geibler, Wendy-466
Duarte Fuentes, José N.-506
Georgine, Robert A.-566, 567
Duderstadt, James J.-522
Gerald, Justina-683
Duffy, Michael W.-586
Gingrich, Newt-550-553
Dugan, Bill-567
Gleason, Jackie-725
Dukakis, Michael S.-566
Goldwater, Barry M., Jr.735
Duncan, John J.586
Goldwyn, Samuel-726
Durenberger, Dave-517
Goodgame, Charles D.-687
Dye, Brad-703
Goodling, William F.-481
Early, Joseph D.-598
Gorbachev, Mikhail S.-489, 490, 501, 584, 645,
Eastman, George-736-738
700, 701, 714
Ebbeling, William-687, 688
Gordon, Bart-586
Edwards, Tonya-586
Gordon, Bridgette-586-588
Einstein, Albert-621
Grabe, Ronald J.-684, 725
Eisenhower, Dwight D.-604, 700, 702
Gramm, Phil-622, 626, 699, 716
Endara, Guillermo-691, 708, 709, 714
Gregory, Henry, III-683, 684
Engeleiter, Brian T.-647
Gribbin, David J., III-653
Engeleiter, Gerald H.-647
Guiton, Bonnie F.-617
Engeleiter, Jennifer L.-647
Habicht, Frank H., II-541
Engeleiter, Susan S.-647, 678
Halbrook, David-629
Engler, John-563
Haley, Alex-480
Escalante, Jaime-615
Halsey, William F.-603
Espy, Mike-703
Harlow, Bryce L.-556
Farish, Sarah-713
Harris, Chessie-518
B-2
Name Index to Issues 14-20
Hatcher, Everett-623
Kozaren, Robert-563
Hatcher, Mary J.-623
Kurkjian, Stephen A.-710
Hatfield, Mark O.-550, 553
Kuron, Jacek-656
Hawhee, Debbie-587
Hayde, Michael K-612, 613
LaFalce, John J.735
Hayes, Wayne W.-610
Lancaster, Burt-705
Head, Dena-586, 587
Landau, George W.-649
Head, Hazel-588
Larson, Thomas D.-556
Healy, George P.A.-579, 659
Lasker, Albert D.-598
Hernández, Valentin-465
Lasker, Mary-598
Higgins, Sean-523
Lasorda, Tom C.-610
Hobby, Bill-620
Lautenberg, Frank R.-643
Holmes, Oliver W.-628
Lawn, John C.-623, 624
Hopkins, Larry J.-713, 715
LeBlond, Dorothy Bush-675
Horgan, Joseph-466
Lee, Burton, III-687, 688
Horton, Frank-515, 675, 735
Lee, Mark C.-684, 725
Hudson, Paul-466
Lehder Rivas, Carlos-624
Hughes, Mark-523
Lesher, Richard L.-644, 646
Hugo, Victor-563
Levin, Carl M.-515
Hunt, Terence-586
Levitsky, Melvyn-476
Hunter, Jerry M.-702
Lewis, Gib-620
Hussein I, King-502, 576, 579, 584, 585
Lewis, Tom-726
Hutfliz, Edgar E., II-627
Li, Lehmann-675
Iakovos, Demetrios A.C.-643
Lincoln, Abraham-579, 659, 719
Link, Arthur A.-608
Jahnke, Walter-734
Lopez, Antonio-732
Jamison, Delos C.-475
Lott, Trent-703, 710
Jaruzelski, Wojciech-489, 504, 564, 565
Lubbers, Ruud-686, 687
Jefferson, Thomas-533, 604, 734
Jenkins, Dan-618
Lucas, William-616, 633
Jew, Jeanie-675
Luce, Thomas W., III-621
Jhin, Kyo Ryoon-676, 677
Lujan, Manuel, Jr.-615, 643, 644, 668
Jimenez de Barros, Monica-656
Lungren, Daniel E.-614
Johnson, Benjamin, Jr.-534
MacArthur, Douglas-572
Johnson, Claudia A.-622
Mack, Connie-623, 626, 627
Johnson, Joan-683, 684
Mahatma. See other part of name
Johnson, Lyndon B.-536, 622
Malone, Julia L.-687
Johnston, Suzanne-734, 735
Mann, Horace-513
Juárez, Benito P.-668
Marshall, George C.-700
Kanaga, William S.-644
Martinez, Robert-623, 626, 627
Kassebaum, Nancy L.-481
Mashek, John W.-586
Kasten, Robert W., Jr.-679
Matthews, David-703
Kaufman, George S.-471
McAllister, Eugene J.-521
Kean, Thomas H.-481, 543
McCain, John-714
Keating, William J.-603, 604
McCall, David W.595
Keith, Leroy, Jr.-633
McCarthy, William-566
Kelso, F.B., II-626
McClure, Frederick D.-699
Kennan, George F.-700
McClure, Mary-496
Kennedy, John F.-536, 735
McConnell, Mitch-713
Kestenbaum, Zvi-654
McCray, Melissa-586, 587
Kilberg, Bobbie G.-475
McGhee, Carla-586
King. See other part of name
McGrath, Marcos G.-685
King, Coretta S.7333, 734
McKenzie, William A.-699
King, Dexter-733
McMurtry, Larry-620
King, Martin L., Jr.705, 706, 733, 734
McNulty, Timothy J.-586
Kiszczak, Czelslaw-564
McQuillan, Lawrence-586
Kleppe, Thomas S.-608
Melanson, Edgar-543
Koch, Edward I.-643
Merino, Francisco-506
Kolb, Charles E.M.-731
Michel, Robert H.-573
Kosciusko, Thaddeus-565
Miller, Ella-513
Kotzebue, Albert-702
Mills, Terry-523
B-3
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Mitchell, George J.550-553, 573
Purdy, Patrick-718
Mitterrand, François-573, 584, 598
Mobley, William H.-699
Quayle, Dan-465, 523, 524, 546, 581, 586, 588,
Montgomery, G.V.-703, 711
589, 595, 596, 611
Montgomery, W.B.-711
Queen. See other part of name
Morales, Diane K.-517
Quillen, James H.-586
Mosbacher, Robert A.-470, 699
Rassier, Donald-609, 610
Moskal, Edward J.-564
Raul, Alan C.-468
Motley, Langhorne A.-537
Raven, Robert D.-592
Moy, Ruby-675
Rayburn, Sam T.-534, 700
Moynihan, D. Patrick-643
Reagan, Nancy-619
Mubarak, M. Hosni-466, 477, 491, 498, 502, 585
Reagan, Ronald-506, 521, 536, 595, 596, 605,
Mubarak, Suzanne-477
615, 618
Mulroney, Brian-660
Reilly, William K.-500, 501, 505, 537
Mulroney, Mila-660
Rice, Donald B.-648
Muñoz Sanabria, Rafael G.-625
Rice, Glen-523
Murkowski, Frank H.-500
Richards, Ann-622
Murtha, John P.-714
Ridge, Thomas J.5666
Myers, Dale D.-524
Riegle, Donald W., Jr.-563
Neale, Harold W.-539
Rill, James F.-691
Negroponte, John D.-537, 668
Rinaldo, Matthew J.-543
Nettles, Graig-630
Ripley, Robert L.-523
Nickerson, Yvette-682, 683
Ritter, Bruce-521
Niles, Thomas M.T.-476
Robbins, Clyde E.-505
Noor, Queen-579
Robinson, Rumeal-523
Noriega, Manuel A.-629, 652, 663, 685, 686,
Rockefeller, David-649
689-691, 706-710
Rodriguez, Miguel-465
North, Oliver L.-501, 536, 581, 662, 687
Rodriguez Pedotti, Andres-651
Nunn, Sam-507
Rogers, Harold-713, 715
O'Connell, Kevin-687, 688
Rogers, Will-632
O'Keefe, Sean C.-657
Romney, George-519
Olson, Chad-679
Roosevelt, Alice H.-608
Omachonu, Florence-682-684
Roosevelt, Franklin D.-573, 603, 659, 717
O'Neill, Joseph R.-728
Roosevelt, Martha B.-608
O'Neill, Thomas P., Jr.598
Roosevelt, Theodore-540, 604, 606, 608, 609
Orr, Robert D.-727
Rosenblatt, Cheryl-687, 688
Owen, Deborah K.-692
Roukema, Marge-543
Ozark, Daniel L.-518
Rowe, James N.-592
Ruel, Buddy-567
Packwood, Bob-550, 553
Paige, Satchel-611
Sadat, Anwar-491
Paine, Thomas-652
Sakharov, Andrei-700
Panetta, Leon E.-550, 553
Salk, Jonas E.-598
Parker, Mike-703
Sandler, Norman D.-586
Parlette, Harry-687, 688
Sasser, James R.-550, 553
Pastorino, Robert S.-465
Sa'ud, Fahd bin 'Abd al-Aziz Al-585
Payton, Benjamin F.-633
Sawyer, Ralph-687, 688
Pearson, Lester B.-468
Sawyer, Suzy-716
Pei, I.M.-675
Schembechler, Glenn E.-522, 523
Pell, Claiborne-540
Schiff, Joseph G.-558
Pepper, Claude-598
Schmalensee, Richard-476
Perez, Carlos A.-465, 685
Schrag, Judy-617
Perez de Cuellar, Javier-584
Schuller, Robert H.-613
Perpich, Rudy-481
Schuman, Robert-468
Petersen, Donald E.-609
Schwartz, Murray-614
Petricioli, Gustavo-668
Scott, Charles R.-473
Pettry, David-712
Scott, Gloria-633
Pickering, Thomas R.-643, 644
Scowcroft, Brent-465, 466, 649, 689-691, 709
Porter, Roger B.-470, 473
Seibert, Donald V.-728
Prince. See other part of name
Seigenthaler, John L.-531
Prisock, Donnie-712
Sesno, Frank-710
B-4
Name Index to Issues 14-20
Shamir, Shulamit-498
Tower, John G.-535, 536
Shamir, Yitzhak-491, 497, 502, 585
Truly, Richard H.-524, 685, 725
Shevardnadze, Eduard A.-607
Truman, Harry S.-468, 604, 700, 711
Shiah, Richard-539
Tsai, Gerald, Jr.-675, 678
Sihanouk, Norodom, Prince-583
Twain, Mark-568, 604
Simpson, Alan K.-550-553
Sinner, George A.-608
Untermeyer, Charles G.-648
Sinner, Jane-608
Updike, John-480
Sisco, Gina M.-544
Siv, Sichan-675
Vader, Michael-617
Van Buren, Martin-583, 584
Skinner, Samuel K.-466, 500, 504-506, 537
Smith, James D.-505
Vandenberg, Arthur H.-700
Sommaruga, Cornelio-724
Vaught, Loy-523
Spaak, Paul-Henri C.-468
Vautour, Roland R.-731
Spearman, Leonard H.O., Sr.-497
Villalpando, Catalina V.-477
Spinks, Charles-704
von Raab, William-612, 626, 627
Spinks, Jack-704
Walesa, Lech-489, 504, 564, 565, 568
Stahl, Lesley R.-586
Walgren, Doug-538
Stalin, Joseph-702
Walker, David M.-684, 725, 726
Steiger, Janet D.-691
Walsh, Joseph P., Jr.710
Stenholm, Charles W.-571
Walton, Reggie B.-660
Stennis, John C.-710, 713, 714
Warren, Ellen A.-503
Stevens, Ted-500
Washington, George-604, 638, 643, 644, 659,
Stevenson, Adlai E.-532
660, 668
Stieglitz, Allison-518
Washington, Walter-703, 704
Stokes, Dewey-716
Weldon, Curt-538
Stradley, Carolyn-679
West, Mae-544
Stroessner, Alfredo-651
Whitehead, Alfred N.-514
Suazo Córdova, Roberto-664
Whitmore, Kay R.-735-737
Sullivan, Louis W.-574, 632, 633
Whitten, Jamie L.-507, 550, 553
Summitt, Pat H.-586-588
Wilkey, Malcolm R.-532, 669
Sundquist, Don-586
Williams, Louis A.-654
Sununu, John H.-465, 466, 553, 728
Szoka, Edmund C.-563
Wilsford, James-543
Wilson, Pete-609, 612, 716
Taillandier, Pascal-586
Wolfowitz, Paul D.-555
Tang, Henry-675
Wright, Jim-540, 546, 550-553, 573, 581, 595,
Tejera-Paris, Enrique-465
596, 598
Tettleton, Mickey-473
Thagard, Norman E.-684, 725
Yeutter, Clayton-569-572
Thomas, Helen-687, 710
Yeutter, Jeane-572
Thompson, James R., Jr.-525
Yost, Paul A.-500, 505, 537, 623, 626, 627
Thornburgh, Richard L.-515, 586, 612, 623, 625,
Young, C.W. Bill-626, 627
626, 633, 716, 718, 721-724
Young, Don-500
Thurmond, Strom-592
Young, Frank E.-558
Tichy, Rose-518
Young, Robert-629
Tinsley, Jackson B.536
Zacharias, Donald W.-710
Tomlinson, James F.-603
Zeoli, Billy-659
B-5
Document Categories List
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Addresses and Remarks
Addresses and Remarks-Continued
See also Bill Signings; Interviews With the
International Drug Enforcement Conference in
News Media
Miami, FL-623
Agriculture Department, Farm Radio Broad-
Israel, visit of Prime Minister Shamir
Dinner-497
cast-569
Alcorn State University, commencement cere-
Meeting-491
mony in Lorman, MS-703
Jordan, visit of King Hussein I
Dinner-579
American Business Conference, briefing-470
American Legislative Exchange Council, brief-
Meeting-576
ing-629
Law Day, U.S.A., proclamation signing ceremo-
American Newspaper Publishers Association,
ny-592
annual conference in Chicago, IL-603
Law enforcement community members, meet-
American Retail Federation, briefing-728
ing in Orange County, CA-612
American Society of Newspaper Editors, meet-
McConnell, Senator Mitch, campaign fundrais-
ing-531
er in Lexington, KY-713
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, procla-
Michael Bilirakis Alzheimer's Center, dedica-
mation signing ceremony-675
tion ceremony in Palm Harbor, FL-627
Associated Press, business luncheon in Chicago,
Mississippi State University, commencement
IL-603
ceremony in Starkville, MS-710
Bipartisan budget agreement between the
National Aeronautics and Space Administra-
President and the joint leadership of Con-
tion, nomination of Richard H. Truly to be
gress, announcement-550
Administrator-524
Brainpower Coalition supporters, meeting in
National Space Council, establishment, Execu-
Rochester, NY-735
tive order signing ceremony-588
Building and Construction Trades Department,
National Teacher of the Year Award, presenta-
AFL-CIO, meeting-566
tion ceremony-479
C3I drug interdiction center, dedication cere-
mony in Miami, FL-626
National Volunteer Week, proclamation signing
Canada, meeting with Prime Minister Mul-
ceremony-513
roney-660
North Atlantic Treaty, 40th anniversary com-
Centennial Grove, dedication ceremony in Bis-
memorative ceremony-468
marck, ND-608
Panama crisis-689
Cinco de Mayo, celebration-668
Peace officers, memorial ceremony-716
Citizens of Hamtramck, MI, meeting-563
Polish and Chilean human rights leaders, meet-
Congressional Fire Services Institute, dinner-
ing-656
538
Project Educational Forum, meeting in Union,
Congressional Gold Medal, presentation cere-
NJ-543
mony-598
Religious leaders, breakfast meeting-658
Council of the Americas, meeting-649
Shiloh Child Development Center teachers,
Egypt, visit of President Mubarak
meeting-682
Dinner-477
Small Business Administration, swearing-in
Meeting-466
ceremony for Susan S. Engeleiter as Adminis-
Ford Aerospace Space Systems Division em-
trator-647
ployees, meeting in Palo Alto, CA-609
FSX fighter aircraft, announcement of Japan-
Small Business Persons of the Year Awards,
U.S. agreement-636
presentation ceremony-678
Space shuttle program
George Washington's Presidential inauguration,
Atlantis crewmembers
bicentennial celebration in New York City-
Meeting-725
643
Telephone conversation-684
Historically black colleges and universities, Ex-
Orbiter-naming competition winners, meet-
ecutive order signing ceremony-632
ing-725
C-1
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Addresses and Remarks-Continued
Appointments and Nominations-Continued
Spanish-American community, meeting in Los
Health and Human Services Department-
Angeles, CA-614
Continued
Texas A&M University, commencement cere-
Office of Consumer Affairs, Director-617
mony in College Station, TX-699
Housing and Urban Development Department,
Texas State legislature, meeting in Austin-620
Assistant Secretary (Public and Indian Hous-
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, meeting-644
ing)-558
U.S.S. Iowa, memorial service for crewmem-
Interior Department
bers in Norfolk, VA-603
Assistant Secretary (Indian Affairs)-542
University of Michigan Wolverines, meeting-
Bureau of Land Management, Director-475
522
Solicitor-542
University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers,
Under Secretary-542
meeting-586
Justice Department
Volunteer Action Award recipients, presenta-
Assistant Attorneys General
tion ceremony-517
Antitrust Division-691
Wilson Magnet School students and faculty,
Civil Rights Division-616
meeting in Rochester, NY-734
Labor Department, Assistant Secretary (Pen-
sion and Welfare Benefit)-555
Appointments and Nominations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Administrator-524
See also Addresses and Remarks; Digest, Nomi-
nations Submitted, and Checklist at the end
Deputy Administrator-525
National Commission for Employment Policy,
of each issue
Chairman-517
Agriculture Department
General Counsel-468
National Commission on Superconductivity,
Under Secretary (Small Community and
Chairman-595
Rural Development)-731
National Drug Control Policy, Associate Direc-
Air Force Department, Secretary-648
tor (Bureau of State and Local Affairs)-660
Army Department, Secretary-616
National Labor Relations Board
Commission for the Preservation of America's
Acting General Counsel-469
Heritage Abroad, member-654
General Counsel-702
Council of Economic Advisers, member-476
Navy Department, Secretary-541
Defense Department
Office of Science and Technology Policy, Di-
Assistant Secretaries
rector-591
Legislative Affairs-653
Small Business Administration, Chief Counsel
Public Affairs-654
for Advocacy-677
Comptroller-657
State Department
Under Secretary (Policy)-555
Ambassadors
Education Department
Denmark-653
Assistant Secretary (Special Education and
Israel-653
Rehabilitation Services)-617
Nepal-676
Deputy Under Secretary (Planning, Budget,
Rwanda-497
and Evaluation)-731
Singapore-727
Rehabilitaion Services Administration, Com-
Turkey-578
missioner-617
Energy Department, Assistant Secretaries
Uruguay-669
Assistant Secretaries
Congressional and Intergovernmental Af-
Economic and Business Affairs-521
fairs-557
International Narcotics Matters-476
Environment, Safety and Health-517
Environmental Protection Agency, Deputy Ad-
Transportation Department
Federal Highway Administration, Adminis-
ministrator-541
trator-556
European Communities, U.S. Representative-
Urban Mass Transit Administration, Adminis-
476
trator-556
Federal Emergency Management Agency, As-
Treasury Department
sociate Director (National Preparedness Di-
Assistant Secretary (Legislative Affairs)-556
rectorate)-732
Deputy Under Secretary (Legislative Af-
Federal Maritime Commission, Acting Chair-
fairs)-556
man-594
Treasurer of the U.S.-477
Federal Trade Commission
White House Office, Special Assistant to the
Chairman-691
President for Intergovernmental Affairs-496
Commissioners-691, 692
Health and Human Services Department
Bill Signings
Food and Drug Administration, Commission-
er-558
See also Acts approved at the end of each issue
C-2
Document Categories List to Issues 14-20
Bill Signings-Continued
Executive Orders-Continued
Bipartisan Accord on Central America, imple-
Nicaraguan democratic resistance, U.S. aid-
mentation-572
619
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Com-
mission Extension Act, remarks-733
Fact Sheets
Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989
Remarks-515
Alaskan oil spill, Federal cleanup assistance-
Statement-516
504
Child-care principles-680
Bipartisan Accords
Combating violent crime-719
Educational Excellence Act of 1989-483
Budget agreement-553
Ethics reform proposals-529
Communications to Congress
Health care for infants, children, and pregnant
women-574
Budget deferrals, message-569
Burma, suspension of beneficiary developing
Interviews With the News Media
country status, letter-546
Central African Republic, suspension of benefi-
Farm-community journalists-569
News Conferences
ciary developing country status, letter-546
April 7 (No. 10)-499
District of Columbia, budget and supplemental
April 28 (No. 11)-636
appropriations request, message-679
White House press corps-581, 618, 660, 685,
Educational Excellence Act of 1989, message
689, 706
transmitting proposed legislation-482
European Economic Community-U.S. fishing
Letters and Messages
agreement, message-657
Government-Wide Ethics Act of 1989, mes-
See also Communications to Congress; Commu-
sage-525
nications to Federal Agencies
Iceland-U.S. fishing agreement, message-657
Cinco de Mayo, message-669
ICBM Rail Garrison Program, additional funds,
National Nursing Home Week-578
letter-507
Police Week and Police Officers' Memorial
National Science Foundation report, message-
Day, message-715
727
Notices
Nicaragua, U.S. national emergency
Continuation, letter-595
Nicaragua, continuation of the U.S. national
Economic sanctions, letter-596
emergency-595
Panama, U.S. national emergency
Panama, continuation of the U.S. national
Continuation, message-495
emergency-495
Economic sanctions, message-495
Radiation control for health and safety report,
Proclamations
message-669
Republic of Korea-U.S. fishing agreement, mes-
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week-676
sage-648
Bicentennial Celebration of the Inauguration of
Saudi Arabia, arms sales certification, letter-
George Washington-638
540
Cancer Control Month-493
Science and technology report, message-487
Crime Victims Week-521
United Nations, member country activities
Death of American servicemen on board the
report, letter-581
USS Iowa-594
Education Day, U.S.A.-557
Communications to Federal Agencies
Fire Prevention Week-655
Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the U.S.
Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the U.S., Gen-
Generalized System of Preferences, amend-
eralized System of Preferences, memoran-
ments-548
dum-547
Nairobi Protocol, implementation-715
Saudi Arabia, arms sales certification, memo-
Jewish Heritage Week-649
randum-540
Law Day, U.S.A.-593
Executive Orders
Loyalty Day-637
Mother's Day-688
Ethical conduct for Federal officers and em-
National Arbor Day-636
ployees-526
National Child Care Awareness Week-465
Executive Schedule, amendment-638
National Consumers Week-494
Historically black colleges and universities—
National Correctional Officers Week-693
634
National Defense Transportation Day and
National Space Council, establishment-589
Transportation Week-727
C-3
Administration of George Bush, 1989
Proclamations-Continued
Statements Other Than Presidential
National Drinking Water Week-639
National Farm Safety Week-694
See also Bill Signings; Checklist at the end of
each issue
National Former Prisoners of War Recognition
Day-506
ABB-Westinghouse joint venture, proposed
National Maritime Day-655
Swiss/Swedish acquisition-732
National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness
Assassination of Lt. Col. James N. Rowe, USA,
Week-591
in the Philippines-592
National Osteoporosis Prevention Week-730
El Salvador, meeting with President-elect Cris-
tiani-506
National Recycling Month-580
Export Enhancement Program-654
National Society of the Sons of the American
International Committee of the Red Cross
Revolution Centennial Day-640
president Cornelio Sommaruga, meeting-
National Stroke Awareness Month-692
724
National Volunteer Week-514
Lebanon-573, 598
Older Americans Month-666
Nicaragua, meeting with Violeta Chamorro-
Pan American Day and Pan American Week-
667
542
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit-
Small Business Week-677
670
Smith-Lever Act 75th Anniversary-658
Pan American Flight 103, meeting with repre-
Trauma Awareness Month-725
sentatives of the bombing victims' families-
World Trade Week-666
466
Statements by the President
Polish roundtable accords-489
President and Mrs. Bush's 1988 Income Tax
See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill
return-521
Signings
President's physical examination-687
Death of Lucille Ball-623
Saudi Arabia, arms sales certification, justifica-
Global climate change, international discus-
tion-541
sions-699
Semiautomatic weapons, suspension of im-
Health care for infants, children, and pregnant
ports-490
women-574
Soviet Central American policy-489
Panama's Presidential elections-629
Venezuela, meeting with President Perez-465
C-4
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