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Monday, October 16, 1995
Volume 31--Number 41
Pages 1789-1829
Contents
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Weekly Compilation of
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Addresses and Remarks
AmeriCorps volunteers, swearing-in ceremony--1821
Haiti, celebration of the anniversary of the restoration of
democracy--1824
International Monetary Fund and the World Bank--1806
Mexico, visit of President Zedillo
Financial recovery--1797
Luncheon--1811
State dinner--1806
Welcoming ceremony--1796
Radio address--1791
Rural hospital administrators, teleconference--1813
Technology Learning Challenge Grants--1794
Bill Signings
Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 1995, statement--1824
Communications to Congress
Bolivia-U.S. extradition treaty, message transmitting report--1805
Germany-U.S. Social Security agreement, message transmitting--1804
Hazardous materials transportation, message transmitting report--
1812
Communications to Federal Agencies
Hurricane Opal, memorandum on absence of Federal employees--1791
Interviews With the News Media
Exchanges with reporters
Oval Office--1797
Roosevelt Room--1813
News conference with President Zedillo of Mexico, October 10 (No.
102)--1798
Meetings With Foreign Leaders
Mexico, President Zedillo--1796-1798, 1806, 1811
Proclamations
Columbus Day--1789
Fire Prevention Week--1793
General Pulaski Memorial Day--1804
Leif Erikson Day--1790
National School Lunch Week--1790
White Cane Safety Day--1826
Statements by the President
See also Bill Signings
Senator Sam Nunn's decision not to seek reelection--1794
Supplementary Materials
Acts approved by the President--1829
Checklist of White House press releases--1829
Digest of other White House announcements--1827
Nominations submitted to the Senate--1828
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Volume 31--Number 41
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Week Ending Friday, October 13, 1995
Proclamation 6836--Columbus Day, 1995
October 6, 1995
By the President of the United States
of America
A Proclamation
To pursue ambitious goals and to realize great dreams, we must be
willing to venture away from the familiar and comfortable. We must show
the strength of our convictions to tackle the challenges, known and
unknown, that stand between us and our hopes for the future.
Today, Christopher Columbus' extraordinary journeys stand as
inspiring examples of such determination. This renowned explorer braved
the open sea, so feared by his contemporaries, and revealed the
splendors of the New World to Renaissance Europe over 500 years ago. He
discovered the best use of the North Atlantic wind system, first
described the Equatorial Current, and initiated the succeeding rapid
exploration and settlement of the Americas.
During the course of his first transatlantic voyage, Columbus' bold
convictions overcame the resistance of the faint-hearted members of his
crew. He led them to the Canaries, the Bahama Islands, Cuba, and Haiti,
and subsequent sailings took him to other Caribbean islands, Central
America, and Venezuela. As with many pioneers throughout history,
Columbus' limited understanding of other cultures led to conflicts and
controversies--struggles similar to those that challenge our world even
now. But the enduring fame of his travels and the opportunity he sought
across uncharted waters remain a call to all who seek adventure.
A native of Genoa, Columbus' courage and commitment led him to leave
safe shores in pursuit of his goals. But he could not have made his
trips without the support of the Spanish crown. People of Italian and
Spanish descent continue to energize communities across our Nation,
enhancing every occupation and sector of American society. We are
grateful for their tremendous contributions and for the ingenuity of
spirit that is Columbus' enduring legacy.
In tribute to Columbus' many achievements, the Congress, by joint
resolution of April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 657), and an Act of June 28, 1968
(82 Stat. 250), has requested the President to proclaim the second
Monday in October each year as ``Columbus Day.''
Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United
States of America, do here by proclaim October 9, 1995, as Columbus Day.
I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of
the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed
day in honor of Christopher Columbus.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of
October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
twentieth.
William J. Clinton
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 3 p.m., October 10,
1995]
Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on October
12. This item was not received in time for publication in the
appropriate issue.
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Monday, October 16, 1995
Volume 31--Number 41
Pages 1789-1829
Week Ending Friday, October 13, 1995
Proclamation 6837--Leif Erikson Day, 1995
October 6, 1995
By the President of the United States
of America
A Proclamation
Every October, we celebrate Leif Erikson Day and honor the memory of
that great Norse explorer who first set foot on North American soil
nearly a millennium ago. At a time when mankind has traveled from pole
to pole and even journeyed into the vast reaches of space, Leif
Erikson's bold determination stands as an early example of the spirit of
adventure and enterprise.
This day is an occasion to celebrate the bonds of friendship that
link the United States to the Nordic countries. For generations, Iceland
and her neighbors have acted as bridges between Europe and North
America, playing a vital role in fostering democracy and free trade
throughout the world. Nordic peoples have long shared America's love of
liberty and have always reached out to those who struggle against
oppression. Today, we in the United States are proud to work with our
Northern friends to fully reintegrate the Baltic states of Estonia,
Latvia, and Lithuania into the Western family of nations. Together we
look forward to a new Europe, united by a common respect for liberty and
equality.
We should also mark this observance by recognizing the outstanding
contributions that citizens of Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian,
and Swedish descent have made to our country. Just as their ancestors
did before them, Nordic Americans cherish their ties across the ocean
and bring their many gifts to America's culture, progress, and
prosperity. As we remember Leif Erikson, whose voyage preceded so many
rugged immigrants who braved the North Atlantic in search of economic,
political, and religious liberties, let us pay tribute to his courage
and renew our commitment to freedom.
In honor of Leif Erikson--son of Iceland, grandson of Norway--the
Congress, by joint resolution approved on September 2, 1964 (Public Law
88-566), has authorized and requested the President to designate October
9 of each year as ``Leif Erikson Day.''
Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United
States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 1995, as Leif Erikson
Day. I encourage the people of the United States to observe this
occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating our
rich Nordic American heritage.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of
October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
twentieth.
William J. Clinton
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 2:59 p.m., October 10,
1995]
Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on October
12. This item was not received in time for publication in the
appropriate issue.
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Monday, October 16, 1995
Volume 31--Number 41
Pages 1789-1829
Week Ending Friday, October 13, 1995
Proclamation 6835--National School Lunch Week, 1995
October 6, 1995
By the President of the United States
of America
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