George H.W. Bush

Relations Authority February 3, 1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with section 701 of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-454; 5 U.S.C. 7104(e)), I have the pleasure of transmitting to you the Twelfth…

I accept it for what it was, a very clear statement from a good man, a man who has said clearly that they're going to live up to their commitments, and I support him for that. And we had a very good visit. So, you know, he's gone out of…

Strong support. I just heard what Marlin said, and I back it 100 percent. I also saw the correction by Mr. Miyazawa, I'm pleased to say. So, that was fine.

Listen, I enjoyed having you. I see John Sununu. I think those of you, as we tried to get through that Medicaid problem, you had an inside voice here. [Laughter] And I really think he deserves credit for the fact we were able to reach…

It's less, isn't it now? Governor Dean. It's much less now, and that's one of the reasons we were not hurt as badly by the cuts this year. But I don't expect the home heating oil price to go down another 33 percent next year. And also, of…

Has anybody got available the figures on home heating oil price, say, 2 years ago compared to what it is now? Governor Dean. Well, this year, Mr. President, you're correct. This year we were able to----

You want to respond, Ed? Secretary Madigan. I think, Mr. President, in the Dunkel text, the standards on sanitary and biosanitary issues have been well-regarded by the wheat producers in the United States because they would deal with that…

Any others? Tommy. Governor Thompson. Mr. President, let me compliment you on your leadership as trying to get through GATT and the NAFTA. If we're going to get our economy moving, it's got to be done with a lot of exports. I was wondering…

Right. Governor Romer. ----there is a debate whether it's $50 billion or $100 billion. And I don't know the answer to that because I don't sit in the Halls of Congress. But I think that debate ought to go forward. Secondly, there is a…

But if it doesn't provide the revenue, are you all suggesting a tax increase now at the Federal level? Governor Romer. I think that the approach that many Democratic Governors are taking is the following: That we ought to take the peace…

Since 1990 Ms. Metzger has served as Special Assistant to the President for Public Liaison.

I think we ought to give States the flexibility to apply their imaginations.

I would like to have that line-item veto.

But here you are, and thank you for what you said here. This got all out of proportion, and I think we're in good shape. And I mean it. Note: The President spoke at 6:50 p.m. at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

I remember that. And please tell His Majesty how much we appreciate the hospitality for me. The Prime Minister. I will, sir.

They'll be leaving us very soon now--[laughter]--and we can talk. [At this point, another group of journalists entered the room.]

Let me make clear that that was never a doubt in my mind. And secondly, I'm very grateful for the many manifestations of friendship and hospitality. And you, yourself, just went out of your way on a very personal basis to be considerate to…

This gives me a chance, with our friends from the press here, to tell you how much I appreciated your hospitality. The Prime Minister. Let me tell, Mr. President, to all the audience that we will deliver all we promised to you.

There is much more to do regarding weapons of mass destruction.

The world also challenges us to strengthen and sustain positive change.

The force that unites them, as we've heard here today from the Vice President to General Powell, is faith in God.

America has changed dramatically in those 200 years. And yet, the essentials remain.

Legislation to change the Commission's structure would be premature.

This Government is too big and spends too much.

There are still threats. But the long, drawn-out dread is over.