George H.W. Bush

I can't say that today, but we're going to keep on trying.

I have now signed a message to the Congress transmitting another piece of legislation, one that would ban the receipt of honoraria by Members of Congress.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in order to protect the interest of the Federal Government, to deal only with responsible persons, and to insure proper management…

I do hereby proclaim September 8, 1989, National Pledge of Allegiance Day.

This generosity is exemplified not only by the many thousands of employees who contribute to the campaign but especially by those who show their support by taking leadership roles in the conduct of the campaign each year.

By securing for women the right to vote -- and allowing them full participation in the political life of our country -- the 19th Amendment affirmed the principles upon which our Nation was founded.

Your careful monitoring of agency activities and your diligence in investigating possible improprieties is essential both in ensuring that employees adhere to scrupulous standards and in ascertaining the facts and seeing that justice is…

Your leadership is key to the Combined Federal Campaign.

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day by displaying the United States Flag, by reciting publicly the Pledge of Allegiance, and by participating in other appropriate activities.

I wouldn't be opposed to that, provided they were able to cooperate with us.

It is appropriate that we recognize the many accomplishments of women, as well as their unique role in keeping our families, communities, and Nation strong.

James R. Locher III is a highly qualified nominee for the position.

Your leadership is key to the Combined Federal Campaign, and your personal interest, visible support, and participation are essential to a successful 1989 Campaign.

I see Federal employees as the unsung heroes of America.

Today, increasing numbers of women are obtaining undergraduate and professional degrees.

The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a poignant reminder that the civil and political rights enshrined in our Constitution are the birthright of all.

On August 26, 1989, we will commemorate the 69th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

The adoption of that amendment secured for women an equal voice in our representative system by guaranteeing their right to vote.

I am asking you to support Secretary Derwinski by personally serving as Chairman of the Campaign in your agency.

Our hearts go out to Alison Leland and to the family and friends of the congressional staff members, State Department, Agency for International Development, and Ethiopian officials who joined Mickey on his important mission and who died…

We were truly saddened to hear that the discovery of Mickey Leland's aircraft revealed that apparently there were no survivors of this tragic accident.

Barbara and I extend our sympathy to the families of all the victims.

His sense of compassion and desire to help those in need has aided millions of people from Houston to Addis Ababa.

The Berlin Wall has affronted the free world with an alien vision of closed societies where basic freedoms are denied.

I reaffirm this nation's commitment to Berlin's freedom and prosperity.