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Week Ending Friday, May 6, 1994
Nomination for Assistant Directors of the United States Arms Control and
Disarmament Agency
April 29, 1994
The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael
Knacht, Amy Sands, and Lawrence Scheinman as Assistant Directors for the
U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA).
The President said, ``I am pleased to name experts of the caliber of
Drs. Sands, Knacht, and Scheinman to work on arms control and
nonproliferation, issues to which I am personally committed. I believe
they will help a revitalized ACDA play a leading role in building a safe
and more secure world.''
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Appointment of Vice Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board
April 29, 1994
The President today appointed Jim Hall to be Vice Chair of the
National Transportation Safety Board. Mr. Hall was previously confirmed
by the Senate a member of the National Transportation Safety Board on
October 14, 1993.
``Jim Hall has had a distinguished career in government and in the
private sector,'' said the President. ``I am very glad to be appointing
him as Vice Chair of this board today.''
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Appointment of United States Representatives to Coral Sea Week
April 29, 1994
The President today announced the appointment of Jack H. Watson,
Jr., and Ambassador Edward J. Perkins to represent the United States in
Australia during the celebration of Coral Sea Week.
``I am pleased to appoint Jack Watson to join Ambassador Perkins as
the U.S. representatives on this momentous occasion,'' the President
said. ``I have known Jack for many years. As President Carter's former
Chief of Staff, he understands particularly well the important
relationship between the United States and Australia, and I am confident
he will represent the United States well. We join them in celebrating
our friendship with Australia and look forward to continuing our
excellent relations across a range of economic, political, and global
issues.''
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The President's Radio Address
April 30, 1994
Good morning. This week all of us watched with wonder as South
Africa was reborn. Young men carried their elderly fathers on their
backs to the polling booths; black voters came on crutches and in
wheelchairs, traveling for miles and waiting for hours in this great
march to freedom. The miracle of South Africa's rebirth as a nonracial
democracy is an inspiring testament to the courage and vision of its
citizens. And I'm proud of America's role in helping to make the miracle
happen.
Private citizens, religious leaders, and Members of Congress worked
for years to rally public opinion and impose economic sanctions against
Johannesburg. When Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk reached their
agreements to dismantle apartheid, we were one of the first countries to
lift sanctions so we could help fuel the recovery of a new South Africa.
Just in the last year we have supported unprecedented voter education
and election monitor training programs. And this week I'll be announcing
a substantial increase in our aid to South Africa to help it navigate a
new course for all of its people.
This morning I want to talk about why this kind of vigorous American
engagement and leadership remains vital not only in South Africa but
around the globe. Consider the former Yugoslavia, where American
engagement today is essential. The breakup of that country, inflamed by
Serbian aggression, has resulted in 3 years of bloodshed and ethnic
cleansing in Bosnia and elsewhere.
We have clear interests at stake in helping to bring a peaceful end
to the Bosnian conflict, an interest in preventing a wider war in
Europe, an interest in preventing a flood of refugees, an interest in
maintaining the credibility and effectiveness of NATO as a force for
peace in the new post-cold-war era, and clearly an interest in helping
to stop the slaughter of innocent civilians. That's why we've been
working to spur negotiations among the warring parties, and it's why
we've harnessed NATO's power in the service of diplomacy.
In February, at the initiative of the United States, NATO issued an
ultimatum to Bosnian Serbs against the further shelling of the Bosnian
capital of Sarajevo. Today, Sarajevo is relatively quiet. It's citizens
are emerging from the rubble to begin rebuilding their lives.
Just last week, we and our NATO allies extended a similar ultimatum
to the besieged town of Gorazde and to five other Muslim majority towns
the U.N. has designated as safe areas. After weeks of relentless
shelling, the Serbs have backed off and withdrawn their guns from around
Gorazde. While new challenges lie ahead in Bosnia, our determination to
take action along with our NATO allies in support of the U.N. mission
there clearly generated new progress toward peace.
In March, Bosnian and Croat leaders came to the White House to sign
a peace agreement. Since then we've stepped up our diplomatic efforts to
engage the Serbs as well. As I've said, if the parties in Bosnia can
negotiate a viable settlement, I will work with the Congress to deploy
U.S. troops through NATO to help enforce that peace.
There are other threats today that also demand our active
engagement, from North Korea's nuclear program to the efforts of Iran
and other backlash states to sponsor terrorism. We're meeting those
threats with steadiness and resolve.
At the same time, we recognize we've entered an age of historic
opportunity. South Africa's elections offer vivid proof. In the Middle
East age-old enemies have extended handshakes of reconciliation. In the
former Soviet Union we're helping to dismantle nuclear weapons once
aimed at us. And just today, Russia and Latvia signed an historic
agreement to withdraw remaining Russian military forces from Latvian
territory by the end of August. These and other promising developments
were made possible in part by American support and resolve.
But such engagement requires resources commensurate with our
challenges. With the cold war behind us, we've been able to reduce
spending on defense and foreign affairs. We've put those programs under
tight budgetary constraints. But now we're at the razor's edge of a
resource crisis. We cannot afford to shortchange our national security.
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why I'm working hard against further cuts in our defense budget and why
I'm working with Congress to make sure we adequately fund peacekeeping
and other international efforts that promote the security and prosperity
of our own people.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion this June,
we should recall the spirit of sacrifice and common cause that mark that
great crusade for freedom in World War II. In 5 weeks I'll travel to
Europe to commemorate D-Day and to honor those in the Second World War
who fought to defend our democratic way of life. The world is different
now, better because of their courage. And we owe it to them to build a
better future for the next generation.
As we salute the veterans who will be landing by the thousands in
Normandy this June and as we celebrate South Africa's elections today,
let us remember that American leadership in a changing world requires
sustained commitment. Together, let us shape this new world to our
lasting benefit.
Thanks for listening.
Note: The President spoke at 10:06 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White
House.
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Remarks on the Situation in Rwanda
April 30, 1994
The horrors of civil war and mass killings of civilians in Rwanda,
since the tragic deaths of the Rwandan and Burundian Presidents 3 weeks
ago, have shocked and appalled the world community.
On behalf of all of the American people, I call on the Rwandan army
and the Rwandan Patriotic Front to agree to an immediate cease-fire and
return to negotiations aimed at a lasting peace in their country.
I applaud the efforts of regional leaders actively engaged in the
quest for peace. I reaffirm the American commitment to participate in
renewed negotiations under the Arusha framework.
The pain and suffering of the Rwandan people have touched the hearts
of all Americans. It is time for the leaders of Rwanda to recognize
their common bond of humanity and to reject the senseless and criminal
violence violence that continues to plague their country.
Note: The President spoke at 10:12 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White
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Statement on Signing the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1994 and 1995
April 30, 1994
Today I have signed into law H.R. 2333, the ``Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995.'' This Act authorizes
critically needed appropriations and provides important authorities for
the Department of State, the United States Information Agency (USIA),
the Peace Corps, and the United States Arms Control and Disarmament
Agency (USACDA). I appreciate the Congress' cooperation in passing a
bill that maintains many of the Administration's requests and provides
management authorities that will improve the operations of the
Department of State and related agencies during a period of fiscal
constraint.
I am especially pleased that this legislation includes language
authorizing implementation of the Administration's international
broadcasting reorganization plan. The plan, to be implemented over 2
fiscal years, will achieve projected savings of approximately $400
million over 4 years, while preserving and enhancing the program
quality, effectiveness, and professional integrity of U.S.-funded
broadcast services. These services include the Voice of America, Radio
Free Europe, Radio Liberty, Radio and Television Marti, WorldNet, and a
new Radio Free Asia operation.
I very much appreciate that the funding authorizations for the
Department of State, USIA, and other agencies are sufficient to cover
appropriations for this fiscal year, and for the levels requested by the
Administration for fiscal year 1995. I also appreciate the
authorizations for Contributions to International Organizations and
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, which are at
the Administration's request level, plus an additional $670 million in
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