I am pleased to announce that Chief of Staff Ken Duberstein will serve as transition coordinator for my administration's team that will assist in the smooth transfer of power to the next Presidency.

I have today signed S. 2496, an Act 'to provide for the leasing of certain real property to the American National Red Cross, District of Columbia Chapter, for the construction and maintenance of certain buildings and improvements.'

The bill would create a substantial amount of unnecessary and complex Federal bureaucracy.

The bill would impose a substantial new burden on the American taxpayer in future years.

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 4432.

My decision not to approve this bill is based on the following reasons.

The creation of so much new Federal bureaucracy would hinder, rather than aid, performance of Federal nutrition-related functions.

The reservation of such power to congressional committees clearly conflicts with the constitutional principles the Supreme Court enunciated in INS v. Chadha, 462 U.S. 919 (1983).

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities that may be needed in the process of implementing the January 1981 agreements with Iran and in the eventual normalization of relations with that country.

Nancy and I congratulate George Bush and Dan Quayle on their historic victory.

These changes would increase administrative costs and add to the paperwork burden imposed on the public by the census.

The requirement for the General Services Administration to obtain the approval of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives in exercising the authority granted by Section 2 to lease office space is…

I look forward to working with George and his team on a smooth transition.

Now we must pull together and help the Vice President accomplish the goals he has laid out for the Bush administration.

Experience shows that once the Federal Government begins handing out money under a new grant program, a political constituency develops that demands greater funding for that program.

I am withholding my approval of S. 1081.

There are always more questions proposed for the census than can be accommodated.

Their mandate will continue the changes that create jobs, prosperity, and peace for all Americans.