George H.W. Bush

This bill represents an acceptable compromise.

I want to take this opportunity to commend the Congress for keeping the funding levels in this bill within acceptable bounds.

It provides for the uninterrupted operation of the SPR, which is important to our Nation's energy security.

S. 694, which I signed into law today, extends until April 1, 1990, the authorization for the Nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

I believe that this bill represents an acceptable compromise.

We hope that this treaty will encourage greater American investment in Zaire leading, in turn, to greater economic development.

I intend to nominate Jean McKee as a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

It is also designed to reform the system of campaign finance under which in the 1980's House incumbents have a 97.7-percent reelection rate and Senate incumbents an 85-percent reelection rate.

He cared deeply for those people around the world who needed our help.

We attach a great deal of importance to the visit to the United States of President Mobutu.

Alan was committed to focusing AID's work on promoting growth in developing countries.

Addressing the problem of the 'permanent Congress' by reforms designed to reduce the unwarranted advantages of incumbency.

We are saddened by the loss of Alan Woods.

Strengthening political parties by increasing the amounts they can spend on behalf of congressional candidates.

On a personal level, Alan was a good friend and family man.

Zaire is among America's oldest friends, and its President, President Mobutu, one of our most valued friends.

I was honored to invite President Mobutu to be the first African head of state to come to the United States for an official visit during my Presidency.

Over the years, President Mobutu has helped international councils from the United Nations to the OAU [Organization of African Unity] to the nonaligned movement address these issues sensibly -- and very effectively, I might add.

Mr. President, the strong ties of friendship between Zaire and the United States endure and prosper.

I want to note that Zaire recently took the constructive step of signing an economic policy reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

We discussed that goal in our talks here, and the President and I also examined other important aspects of regional conflicts.

The White House is working with Members of Congress to develop appropriate language for a constitutional amendment on flag-burning.

When these consultations are complete, we hope to join with Members of Congress in supporting a proposal that will receive swift consideration.

The language will not be ready today.

We've borne great sacrifices as brothers in war, and now we share great responsibilities as brothers in peace.