George H.W. Bush

Welcome to America, Mr. Prime Minister, and God bless the friendship between our two nations.

Decisions in Washington do make a difference in the lives of everyday Americans for better or for worse.

Hungary is no longer an emerging democracy; Hungary is a democracy.

God bless you, and as your national anthem proclaims so unforgettably, 'God Bless the Hungarians.'

I firmly believe that it's still alive, but that we all must always work to preserve it and to protect it in a way.

We see this as yet another important landmark on the road toward full normalization of political activity in South Africa.

The United States has been a partner of Europe for most of this century and will remain so.

Your presence here tonight, Mr. Prime Minister, bears testimony to Hungary's new role as a sovereign member of the new and growing partnership of nations.

And now, in 1990, Hungary has taken its natural place as a valued member of the commonwealth of free nations.

Continued taxpayer subsidies for these costs are inappropriate.

Although the Administration strongly supports collection of Coast Guard user fees, it objects to the provision in the Senate bill that would only permit collections from vessels operating 'where Coast Guard has a presence.'

Since there is no accepted legal definition of waters where Coast Guard has a presence, collections could be challenged in court.

Federal subsidies should not be used as a substitute for rail sector contributions to its own private sector pension fund.

The President's senior advisors would recommend that the President veto the bill if it includes either of the following provisions.

Employees shall put forth honest effort in the performance of their duties.

We must teach young Americans about the dangers of experimenting with drugs.

Employees shall disclose waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities.

We know that there is still much work to do.

Public service is a public trust, requiring employees to place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws, and ethical principles above private gain.

I hereby proclaim October 17, 1990, as National Drug-Free Schools and Communities Education and Awareness Day.

The Senate version of the omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 produces budgetary savings that are generally consistent with the Bipartisan Budget Summit Agreement.

The package would produce only about $470 billion if these increases to these funds provided for elsewhere in the bill were removed from the discretionary caps.

We are not in the Middle East to protect oil; we are there to stand up against aggression.

The President's senior advisors would recommend that the bill be vetoed if either of these provisions were included.

By reversing this policy, the 'Ways and Means Democratic Alternative' brings back silent rate increases for everyone.