George H.W. Bush: “We're talking about that all in the next couple of days here. I have no comments on any of these stories right now. I…”

“We're talking about that all in the next couple of days here. I have no comments on any of these stories right now. I want to keep the focus on this wonderful new appointment. And Bob will take some questions. And I don't know whether--Jim, do you want to stay with him? Note: The President spoke at 11:07 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union; Mr. Strauss' wife, Helen; and Secretary of State James A. Baker III. Following the President's remarks, Mr. Strauss, who was a former U.S. Trade Representative, responded to questions from the press.”