George H.W. Bush

What comes first is taking care of these people that have been deprived of their homes and that are terrified and also that are suffering very much.

On that Inauguration Day we saw Dona Violeta, candidate of compassion, become President Chamorro, leader of reconciliation.

You are the leader who once said: 'As a mother, I feel with great intensity the obligation to teach while governing and to govern while forming peaceful hearts.'

Each agency shall implement outreach programs to reduce petroleum fuel usage by Federal employees.

Each agency occupying space in Federal buildings shall implement the applicable rules and regulations regarding Federal property and energy management.

To assure the purchase of energy efficient goods and products, each agency shall select for procurement those energy consuming goods which are the most life cycle cost-effective.

Achieving these important and ambitious goals is part of our strategy for enhancing our overall energy security.

Each agency operating 300 or more motor vehicles shall develop a plan to reduce gasoline and diesel consumption.

In you we saw the exhilarating victory of democracy, of that glorious new breeze that, in one amazing year, swept out oppression and dictatorship from Prague to Managua.

I encourage all Americans to join in observing these occasions with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

The savings come from reduced energy use in Federal buildings and facilities, fuel savings in the whole Federal vehicle fleet, increased reliance on alternative fuels and alternative-fueled vehicles, and use of other energy-efficient…

Dona Violeta, you are an instrument of peace.

Her people call her Dona Violeta, a name of affection and respect.

Achievements such as the ones described here are the basis for much of our Nation's strength.

Each agency shall ensure that the new Federal building is designed and constructed to comply with the energy performance standards.

This order is a component, an important component, of the national energy strategy.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome to the United States a woman of courage, a leader of conviction, a person of morality and vision: Mrs. Violeta Chamorro, President of Nicaragua.

Each agency shall review its procedures used to acquire utility and other related services.

We are offering you our respect, our admiration, and our friendship.

I'm very pleased to sign this Executive order today that directs all the Federal Agencies to take whatever appropriate action is necessary to reduce their energy use by at least 20 percent by the year 2000.

It is a distinct privilege for Barbara and me to salute this evening an extraordinary leader of honor, compassion, and courage.

Through your goals of reconciliation and liberty, you bring vision to your nation, you bring hope to the world.

Each agency head shall work to achieve the goals set forth in this order.

Each agency will prescribe policies under which its industrial facilities in the aggregate increase energy efficiency by at least 20 percent.

The Foundation will continue its efforts to expand our Nation's research achievements, our productivity, and our ability to remain competitive in world markets through innovation and discoveries.