George H.W. Bush

In response to a request from the White House, the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has rendered a formal opinion on the issue of ``indexing.'' We are disappointed that the opinion concludes that neither the President nor…

I encourage all Americans -- particularly business owners, educators, public officials, consumer advocates and members of the media -- to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities that emphasize the role that consumers…

The President's HOPE initiative is a top Administration priority.

We continue to urge Congress to pass the President's program of economic incentives to spur economic growth and ensure an even stronger recovery.

But we cannot be satisfied until every American who wants a job has one.

This bill ensures that capital, the lifeblood of our economy, is available to help small firms start up and to help tens of thousands of existing firms to expand and grow.

It is in the national interest for the Export-Import Bank to guarantee, insure, or extend credit.

The August drop in the unemployment rate, for the second month in a row, is an encouraging sign that the economy is improving.

I do hereby proclaim September 1992 as Childhood Cancer Month.

I urge the Congress to act expeditiously and favorably on the proposed legislation so that the natural resources of these WSAs in Nevada and Lassen County, California, may be protected and preserved.

Well, keep up the great work, to you and all involved. Goodbye. Note: The President spoke at 9:25 p.m. via satellite from the Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to Len Sirotzki, project director, Bensenville…

Delighted to be here. And I'm delighted you're willing to take this phone call from this very interested participant from the White House. Secretary Alexander. We're honored that you'd take the time to call. We know you've had a very busy…

Florida Disaster Relief Adviser September 1, 1992 President Bush today asked Alvah Chapman, of Miami, FL, to work with Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card and the Federal Task Force on Hurricane Andrew as an adviser on private sector…

It would be, have hope. We're going to get these schools open again, working with the State and local officials. I talked to the State superintendent, to the Miami superintendent of schools today. He demonstrates a determination and a…

Well, he's an expert, and he has my full confidence. And I salute Andy Card, Secretary of Transportation. He's pulled off of his duties and responsibilities there, and he's taken on a massive job of coordination. He deserves great support…

I am very proud of the Federal response. And I think the Governor has been very gracious in his comments, certainly the others have. And let me express my total confidence in the Federal response and in the response particularly of the…

Well, look, let me say this, Jim: I'm not even going to take any political questions. I have tried, and I know the Governor has, these Senators have, Congressmen standing with me have, try to keep it out of the political arena. And I have…

I'd have to defer to the experts on that. But amazing progress has been made. Out of the rubble you can see tent cities springing up. You can see medical units staffed by volunteers, former military guys and other--down here pitching…

The fact is that the prices farmers are receiving are too low today.

Our challenge now is to win the economic competition, literally to win the peace.

Today I am announcing a broadside of EEP initiatives to sell over one billion bushels or 30 million metric tons of U.S. wheat, with a market value of over $3 billion, to 28 countries around the world.

We want to help our farmers take the battle to the competition; offense, not defense.

American products, whether it is a pair of blue jeans spun from Texas cotton or a bushel of wheat from here in South Dakota, are in demand everywhere.

Oh, I will, yes. Let me simply say that I'll--leaving at 5:45 in the morning to go back down there, going to Florida. At 5:45 Barbara and I will leave. Secretary Cheney will be joining me. We will have a chance to talk to the top civilian…

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